ORLANDO, Fla. — On Tuesday, a proposal in the Orange County School District, to offset a $40 million budget shortfall, included the closing of 7 schools across the district.
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OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez joined ‘Orlando’s Morning News’ on Thursday to discuss that proposal and more.
Dr. Vazquez cited the movement of families to different areas of the county, aging out of the communities, and the movement of immigrant families out of the area.
READ: OCPS considers closing 7 schools because of a significant drop in enrollment
The schools on the closure and consolidation list include:
- Bonneville Elementary
- Chickasaw Elementary
- Eccleston Elementary
- Meadow Woods Elementary
- McCoy Elementary
- Orlo Vista Elementary
- Union Park Middle School
The Superintendent added they, “...are working to recruit our families back into our schools...”
The decisions will be made by the school board and shared with the schools and families in January.
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