Superintendent Matt Wayne stated, "Overall, we're stretching our resources too thin," emphasizing the strain on staffing due to declining enrollment and vacancy numbers.
Wayne mentioned, "That means it's harder to staff our schools and that schools would need to share a social worker rather than have one who's there full time," highlighting the challenges in providing adequate support.
Vanessa Marrero raised concerns: "historically, when there are school closures, research shows there is a displacement of students of color," pointing out potential equity issues from the district's plans.
Marrero noted the disproportionate impact of school closures on low-income communities, indicating that "the more working class and lower income communities are more on the Bayside," stressing the challenge they face.
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