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Adams 12 Five Star Schools to close six buildings due to declining enrollment

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools announced it will close six schools in Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster, and Broomfield next year. The district’s Board of Education approved the closures, which are expected to save the Thornton-based district $5 million annually. The closures will impact over 1,500 students and 340 employees.

From dailycamera.com

Why it matters

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The decision reflects a statewide trend of districts shuttering buildings in response to declining enrollment. The closures will result in an annual savings of $5 million for the district, which is based in Thornton.

From dailycamera.com

Who's involved

  • Lori GoldsteinBoard President who announced the school closures.
  • NorthglennCity where some of the closing schools are located.
  • ThorntonCity where the district is based and where the financial savings are realized.
  • city councilLegislative body that governs the municipality of Northglenn.
  • South Platte RiverRiver that supplies water to Northglenn.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ThorntonSpeculative

    Thornton might see a reduction in operational costs for the district, saving $5 million annually.

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The entities involved

  • Northglenn

    city in Adams and Weld counties in Colorado, United States

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Coverage

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