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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – The Franklin County School Board is moving forward with the closure of two elementary schools in an effort to address a financial shortfall within the district totaling millions of dollars.
As we reported back in January, Franklin County Public Schools is currently facing a $3.7 million deficit in the next fiscal year following funding cuts from the Commonwealth.
To mitigate the challenge, the board has opted to close down Burnt Chimney and Henry Elementary Schools in a 5-3 vote. School Board Member Dawn McCray told 10 News that each school will save close to $1 million.
Both elementary schools will be closed in the 2024-25 academic year, authorities said.
This change will impact hundreds of students. See FCPS’ 2023-2024 elementary enrollment numbers below.
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