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Columbus board approves school closures

By Daniel Griffin

Columbus board approves school closures

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus City School Board decided Tuesday that several district buildings will close while others will continue to remain open.

Back in June, Columbus Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman presented her task force's final recommendation to close 10 district buildings including seven schools, two other educational facilities, and an administration building.

Before the vote, Columbus Board President Christina Vera said closing school buildings is one of the most difficult decisions a school district can face.

"I recognize for many that this process has brought feelings of loss, uncertainty, and frustration," she said. "The emotions shared by families, staff and students have been heard and taken to heart."

The buildings being closed and what happens to the students are:

Additionally, the board voted to close the administrative building at 270 East State Street and move staff to 3700 South High Street administrative building.

Buildings that will remain open are:

The closings will take effect beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the district said.

Board members did walk-throughs of the schools and received input from the parents.

The task force, consisting of 24 community and business leaders, started its work in February, holding multiple sessions, sometimes during early afternoon hours, to allow the public to weigh in on the process.

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