Board committee asks superintendent to develop process to consider possible Tide Academy closure

Nov 12, 2025

Trustees said Tide Academy’s small enrollment and disproportionate costs prompted a committee recommendation asking the superintendent to present a stakeholder-engagement plan and timeline so the board can consider whether to close the school after the academic year, with a request to return a plan at the Dec. 10 meeting.

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Two trustees on a board committee reported Wednesday that enrollment trends and the costs of operating very small schools led the committee to request a formal process from the superintendent to consider whether Tide Academy should close after the current school year.

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