The Indian River County School Board on Dec. 17 unanimously approved a sweeping consolidation plan that will restructure campuses across the district, following months of discussion and public input from parents and educators.
Superintendent David Moore proposed the changes in October, citing a decline of about 2,000 students since 2019. He said the plan is intended to address financial concerns tied to underused facilities while maintaining services for students.
The approved plan includes merging Vero Beach High School’s freshman center into the main campus, a move projected to save $1.2 million…