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Little Falls district weighs school closure and staff cuts as enrollment shrinks
Summary
Superintendent Greg Johnson told the Little Falls Board of Education on April 14 that long-term enrollment declines and rising costs have forced the district to consider school consolidation and targeted staff reductions; the board scheduled a community survey and a public listening session before making decisions.
Superintendent Greg Johnson told the Little Falls Board of Education on April 14 that the district is facing sustained enrollment decline, rising costs and a widening budget gap and is exploring options that include staff reductions and the possible closure of Doctor Knight Elementary.
Johnson said the district is “in the idea stage” and emphasized that no decisions have been made. He described statewide birth-rate trends and local enrollment projections as part of the case for examining long-term structural changes to district operations.
The district cited a steady enrollment decline over the past two decades and presented a scenario showing potential payroll savings if Doctor Knight were closed. The presentation listed estimated annual savings (salary and benefits) including $432,000 for roughly four to five teaching positions, $172,000 for a principal position,…
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