(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools is set to either close 17 or 21 elementary and K-8 schools to address a nearly $100 million budget deficit, but $64 million in cuts will still be need to be made no matter which of the two plans is implemented.
The Seattle School Board recently revealed its two options for its “well-resources schools” plan that include consolidation of elementary schools to address an estimated $94 million budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year.
The district’s budget deficit is the result of weaker revenue streams and continually-decreasing enrollment…