The Franklin-McKinley School District Board voted 3-2 to close three elementary schools in response to declining enrollment and a $23 million budget deficit. The closures of Los Arboles Literacy & Technology Academy, Ramblewood Elementary, and McKinley Elementary are part of a necessity to maintain financial health, as projected cash shortages could lead to state control. Trustee Steven Sanchez emphasized the duty of the board to ensure solvency, while district enrollment has drastically decreased, mirroring a broader statewide trend affecting education funding and school sustainability.
Even though this is a difficult decision, it's one that had to be made,
Closing a school is the most difficult decision you will ever make as a board member. Don't leave it to an outsider.
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