The Cedar Rapids School District needs to save just over $10 million. One proposal the district is considering is closing up to seven schools in Cedar Rapids.
How Much Money Would the Closings Save?
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the Cedar Rapids School District has once again voiced support for a budget proposal that would close seven schools and also move to an intermediate model that would serve 5th and 6th graders. Closing and refiguring schools could result in the district saving $6 million…