CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The Cedar Rapids School District is considering closing seven elementary schools as part of a plan to cut more than $10 million from its budget.
The proposal was discussed at a special work session on Monday night. The district has been surveying teachers, parents, and community members about potential cuts to close the budget deficit.
The consolidation plan would reduce the number of elementary buildings from 19 to 12, saving the district $6 million annually. The proposal would reshape the district’s structure…