Lynchburg City Schools officials have a tentative schedule for elementary school attendance rezoning after the school board’s work session Tuesday, and expect a draft map to be ready April 9.
The Lynchburg City School Board voted to submit a preliminary funding request to city council that comes in at $5 million above Superintendent Crystal Edwards’ initial recommended request of $42.5 million.
In the wake of a major vote to close or convert two Lynchburg elementary schools, City Schools leadership talked factors behind the decision and next steps.
The Lynchburg City School Board narrowly voted to close or repurpose T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation and Sandusky Elementary School in the near future, part of a facilities master plan scenario.
For nearly two hours Tuesday, public commenters urged the Lynchburg City School Board to vote against its finance and facilities’ committee’s recommendation to close two schools.