The Brief
- The Hillsborough County School Board voted to close the Walton Academy for Performing Arts on Tuesday due to safety and security concerns.
- Several parents and faculty members urged the board to reconsider before the discussion and the vote.
- The school has an opportunity to appeal and there will be a hearing.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County School District voted on Tuesday to shut down Walton Academy, also known as The Walton Academy for Performing Arts, due to safety and security issues.
What we know:
On Friday, the district said their security team visited the school along North Florida Avenue and found several deficiencies.…