Overview
- Highland, Lincoln and Pennycook elementary schools will shut by the end of the 2025–26 school year following a Board of Education vote.
- The district approved $32 million in budget reductions scheduled for the end of 2025–26, including roughly $22 million tied to staffing.
- Officials said the actions respond to financial strain linked to sustained declines in student enrollment and classroom attendance.
- Board President John Fox said members reviewed years of data and gathered community input to support long‑term stability.
- The district pledged transition help for families and staff, including new school options, enrollment assistance and personalized outreach.