Six schools in Alum Rock Unified School District in East San Jose will close and up to six others will be consolidated or redesigned, impacting over half of students and families. The district faces a $20 million budget deficit and aims to enhance programs and improve facilities.
Six Alum Rock Unified schools in East San Jose will close and up to six others will be consolidated or redesigned, as the school board approved the plan during a four-hour meeting on Monday night. The decision comes after a superintendent's recommendation last month to close seven schools and consolidate two. The move is aimed at addressing a $20 million budget deficit caused by declining enrollment and the expiration of COVID relief funds.
By consolidating resources, the district aims to enhance programs, improve facilities, and have a greater impact on every student. Parents expressed their opposition, with some bringing signs in support of their schools. The closures and consolidations will take effect at the end of the current school year, impacting more than half of students and families in the district
School Closures Consolidations Budget Deficit Alum Rock Unified East San Jose
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