The Hillsborough County School Board discussed plans Tuesday to shutter three schools and redraw attendance zones for several others. Officials want to merge campuses with dwindling student numbers. These changes would take effect next school year, impacting thousands of kids.
Graham Elementary, Madison Middle School, and Pizzo K-8 face closure. A second hearing is scheduled for April 7 before final approval.
District officials said the consolidations would increase “operational efficiency” while allowing “the district to expand opportunities for students by consolidating resources, staff, and programs.”…