Sexton Elementary School closure delayed by Pinellas County school board

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The clock is ticking for some Pinellas County schools. A vote is expected next Tuesday that could close six schools in an attempt to save money.

“I want to stay,” said Sexton Elementary student, Olivia Hussey.

Hussey may get her wish after the school board decided on Tuesday to pause a vote to close her school. Going into Tuesday’s school board workshop, seven schools were on the chopping block to close.  After the meeting, it’s down to six…

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