The Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Board of Education plans to vote on a recommendation to close Newton D. Baker School of Arts during its work session on April 15.
The school, located on West 159th St. in Cleveland, has an enrollment of 352 students, according to the Ohio School Report Cards.
News 5 obtained a letter from the district addressed to educators at the school, which stated, “Due to ongoing facility challenges at Newton D. Baker, the school will be recommended for closure at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year.”
The letter also indicated that if the closure is approved, May 28 will be the last day of instruction…