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BPS outlines closures, reconfiguration savings and a 2030 facilities goal; council presses for local transition support
Summary
BPS told the council that closures and reconfigurations are projected to save roughly $23 million and said the district is working toward a long-term facilities target of about 95 school buildings by 2030; staff described individualized transition supports and an 18‑month cadence for announcements and engagement.
During the second panel of the April 17 Ways & Means hearing, Boston Public Schools’ capital and planning leaders detailed the district’s approach to mergers, closures and long-term facilities planning.
Delevern Stanislaus (chief of capital planning) said the district’s long-range projection work sets a goal of operating about 95 buildings by 2030; staff noted the number is reviewed year‑over‑year and may change with new enrollment trends. The district is operating roughly 105 buildings now and expects to be at about 100 following the current series of announced closures.
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