Adams 12 Five Star Schools will close six schools in Northglenn, Thornton, Westminster and Broomfield next year, becoming the latest district in metro Denver to shutter buildings in response to declining enrollment statewide.
The district’s Board of Education voted 4-1 Wednesday evening to approve the closures, which will go into effect at the end of the current academic year. The decision will save the Thornton-based district $5 million annually.
“I know this decision will not make everyone happy,” said board President Lori Goldstein before the vote. “I wish there was a solution that avoided all disruption and disappointment.”…