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Board directs PAC Area 5 study of nine elementary schools; possible closures discussed
Summary
The board voted to proceed with a PAC Area 5 study covering nine elementary schools including Eastwood and Cottonwood; the study could consider potential closures and will allow integration of prior study changes and IB program placement analysis.
Planning and Boundaries Director Steve Hogan presented two PAC options: a study of Area 5 elementaries (Eastwood, Morningside, Rosecrest, Oakridge, Cottonwood, Upland Terrace, Crestview, Oakwood, Driggs and Penn) that could include potential school closures, or an internal study year pausing closures. On a motion by Julie Jackson, seconded by Clarke Nelson, the board voted unanimously to proceed with the Area 5 study for 2025.
Julie Jackson summarized local input she had received from principals, teachers and parents and cited staffing projections: "Projections show that within these 9 schools they will have 15 fewer teachers next year." Board members discussed timing and community impacts, noting PTA volunteer capacity and IB program certification timing as factors the study should examine.
