The Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose has decided to temporarily delay its plans to close or consolidate schools due to a stalemate in a recent school board meeting. The district faces a significant budget deficit of $22.9 million, exacerbated by rising costs and declining student enrollment. Assistant Superintendent Jason Vann highlighted the ongoing discussions about school closures, intensified by the loss of pandemic relief funding. Urgent budget cuts of over $20 million are necessary by July to prevent fiscal collapse and possible state takeover, reflecting a broader trend in the Bay Area with other districts facing similar challenges.
The Franklin-McKinley School District will postpone the closure of schools to address its $22.9 million deficit after an inconclusive school board meeting.
The district must cut over $20 million by July to avoid state control, revealing concerns of potential bankruptcy by January.
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