DeKalb County Schools Vote to Close 8 Schools

Mar 7, 2011 - 23:01
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DeKalb County Schools Vote to Close 8 Schools
Monday, March 7, 2011 is decision day for the DeKalb County School Board. Members are expected to vote on a plan that would close up to eight schools. The proposal would reportedly save the district up to $150 million over the next 10 …

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The DeKalb County school board made its final vote on the controversial redistricting plan Monday. More than 6,000 students will now have to move schools. The board decided to close eight schools total.

Members voted to close up to eight schools. The plan will reportedly save the district up to $150 million over the next 10 years.

The plan, put forward by interim superintendent Roman Tyson, will impact six elementary schools: Atherton, Glen Haven, Gresham Park, Peachcrest, Medlock and Sky Haven, as well as Avondale Middle and Avondale High.

The vote is the culmination of an 11 month long master plan called 2020 Vision.

DeKalb has been wrestling with the issues of closing schools since late 2009, with the list of impact schools changing over time.

Over the last several weeks, parents packed public forums and gave their opinions.

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