Some members of the board say, although difficult, the closures are necessary due to the school district's budget deficit.
They point to the fact that even with an infusion of one-time money expected to come in soon, the long-term health of the district remains bleak without the closures.Both at the meeting, and also on the ground.sit-in protest on school grounds"Me and a group of mothers and a group of children and community members decided to not leave, to stay and occupy the school," said parent Azlinah Tambu.
But with Wednesday's meeting the last of the year for the OUSD board, some schools at least, look like they'll be shutting their doors for good.
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