Seattle Public Schools’ budget in disarray, could close 20 elementary schools

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Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is facing several grim decisions now that the district's budget deficit has reached more than $100 million.

Seattle Public Schools is facing several grim decisions now that the district’s budget deficit has reached more than $100 million.

“Closing neighborhood schools is really bad for neighborhoods and it’s really bad for all of us because, at the end of the day, the real problem here is enrollment,” Gitenstein continued., 29 elementary schools serve less than 300 students, and 20 schools have enrollment below 65%. The district has previously called these schools “under-enrolled.”

Any school closures wouldn’t happen until at least the 2025-2026 school year. Jones is expected to present a preliminary recommendation at a school board meeting set for June 10.‘Belltown Hellcat’ faces lawsuit from City of Seattle, citing noise violations

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