Evergreen School District considers closing 6 schools amid budget gap

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Evergreen School District in Vancouver is considering a plan to close six of its schools due to a continued decline in enrollment and inadequate funding.

Just two years ago, the Evergreen board approved nearly $19 million in budget cuts, which eliminated more than 150 positions.

Faced with another budget gap, the board approved a resolution in March allowing Superintendent Dr. Christine Moloney to make $14 million in budget cuts.

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Now Evergreen is debating closing or consolidating the following elementary schools: Silver Star, Fire Crest, Riverview, Sunset and Hearthwood. They are also considering the closure of Pacific Middle School…

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