Wichita school board to decide on 6 closures

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita Board of Education will meet tonight to vote on the proposed school closures. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at North High School (1437 N. Rochester).

Last month, the board heard a recommendation to close six schools by the end of the year. It is an effort to cut a minimum of $16 million.

The six schools are:

Clark Elementary

Cleaveland Traditional College and Career Readiness Magnet Elementary 

Park Elementary

Payne Elementary

Hadley Middle School

Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Academy Magnet Middle School

The district held several meetings about the possible closures over the last few weeks. To read full coverage, KSN.com has a list of story links below.

Tears shed at USD 259 proposed school closures meeting

USD 259 parents make final pleas ahead of likely school closures

Six Wichita elementary and middle schools are on the list to potentially close