Pinellas Schools Face Closures | Tampa News

Pinellas County Schools is poised to shutter seven campuses—including Sexton, Blanton, and Lealman Innovation Academy—due to plummeting enrollment, sparking parental outcry and fears of mass exodus from the public system. Superintendent Kevin Hendrick insists the move prioritizes quality education, even if it means fewer schools, while hinting at potential YMCA use for some sites. With a final vote set for October 13th, community input remains crucial as families grapple with disrupted routines and uncertain futures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.fox13news.com/news/parents-push-back-pinellas-county-schools-consider-closing-seven-schools More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1e192a2bcab45e5 Report issues to [email protected].