The Bellevue School Board has voted to consolidate two elementary schools. Three board members voted yes, while two abstained.
The Bellevue School Board is expected to make a final decision on how to move forward with their plans to consolidate schools in the district to save money with a vote Thursday afternoon.starting at 4:30 p.m., at the Wilburton Instructional Service Center in the Rainier Room.After pushback from parents over plans to shut down multiple elementary schools in a cost-saving measure, Bellevue Public Schools has released a revised plan which would only shutter two schools.
“I must acknowledge that over the past several months, our learning community has engaged in personal, passionate, and often difficult discussions,” Jarvis wrote. “Through these conversations, we have come to appreciate our shared value in maintaining the health of the Bellevue School District so that we may continue to exceed expectations and earn our place as a national model of educational excellence that meets the needs of students academically, socially, and emotionally—as one community.
“In October 2022, it became clear that enrollment would not go back to pre-pandemic levels…the impact of the drop in enrollment will hit the district’s financial position in the 2023-2024 school year,” Jarvis said. “The magnitude of the situation serves as the rationale behind consolidation considerations.”
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