Is there a right way to handle school closures? - CalMatters

1 day ago · Closing under-enrolled, half-empty schools is an obvious way for school districts to save money. A bit of the savings comes from facilities costs, such as utility bills and maintenance, but the bulk comes from staff. By reassigning or laying off teachers, districts can consolidate …

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Enrollment: There are nearly 6 million students in California’s 10,000 K12 public schools.; Demographic: Nearly 20% of K12 students are English learners; more than 60% are from low …

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On what basis are school closures decided?

The decision to close or partially close a school lies with the Headteacher, wherever possible, in consultation with the Chair of Governors. The decision should be based on access to essential services (heating etc), staffing levels, and transport safety. ...

Where can I find information about school closures?

The information about closures will typically be posted on both the District website and X/Twitter account. However, please keep in mind that there may be situations where this is not possible, such as a power outage. Another way to learn about school closures is through local news stations (online, radio, and TV). ...

Why are local schools stalling?

Since the state largely finances schools based on their attendance, many local districts are seeing ever-widening gaps between income and outgo, stalling what had been a decade-long pattern of increasing per pupil spending. Local school trustees have few options to balance their budgets. ...

How can school officials reduce financial gaps?

There is one other way for school officials to reduce their financial gaps: make it more difficult for charter schools to operate. Charter schools also get their money from the state, but operate independently. ...

Could a new charter school law be repealed by a county board?

It would also effectively repeal a current law allowing charters rejected by a district to seek approval by a county board of education. The measure is being carried by Sen. Bill Dodd, a Napa Democrat, and stems in part from a local charter school conflict. ...