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Belmont‑Redwood Shores board weighs closing one middle school amid falling enrollment
Summary
The district presented options to address declining middle‑school enrollment, including closing one of two small middle‑school programs; staff estimated savings of about $300,000–$400,000 per year and will ask trustees for direction in February after more public input.
The Belmont‑Redwood Shores School District on Wednesday heard an information item on possible middle‑school realignment as officials confront years of declining enrollment.
Superintendent Aguirre told the board the district projects roughly 290 fewer middle‑school students in about six years and that eliminating one of the smaller middle‑school programs could save the district an estimated $300,000–$400,000 annually. He said the board will be asked for direction at its February meeting after a period of public comment and further analysis.
The proposal outlines four broad choices: maintain the current three‑program…
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