St. Louis Public Schools may close some schools this summer after storm damage

“I do not have a list,” Millicent Borishade, superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools, said during a community listening session last week.

She’s referring to a list of 12 schools that were damaged during the May 16 tornado — some of which may not be repaired in time for the first day of school on Aug. 18.

The school buildings sustained about $1 million in initial damage, which is expected to grow to $1.8 million as the district tries to stabilize the structures, according to Chief of Operations Square Watson. The initial costs have included tarps for school roofs, debris removal and building inspections…

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