TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools is weighing difficult decisions as it works to address a $68 million deficit, including plans to close and repurpose seven elementary schools across the district.
The Board of Education approved “Transformation Plan 2.0” last week, a proposal aimed at tackling nearly half of the shortfall. Part of that plan calls for closing several elementary buildings, including Harvard Elementary in south Toledo, prompting concern and discussion among residents in the area about what comes next.
Neighbors say schools like Harvard are more than just buildings – they are a cornerstone of the community. Cassidy Tucker, who lives near the school, said the closure is already being felt…