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Pinellas superintendent says board approved closure of two schools amid long-term enrollment decline
Summary
Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said the school board has voted to close two district schools because of lower birth rates and enrollment; district leaders said they are working with municipalities and community partners on potential reuses, including housing or partnerships.
During the St. Petersburg "listen and learn" session, Superintendent Kevin Hendrick outlined the district's response to declining student numbers and said the board had approved closing two schools.
"We did make the difficult decision to close 2 schools, beginning at the end of the school year across Bayou Elementary School and Distant Academy, again, due to…
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