Six Olathe Schools Face Closure | Kansas City News

Olathe Public Schools is poised to shutter six schools—five elementary and one middle—to cut costs as enrollment plummets, but parents are furious over the lack of warning and emotional fallout. The district promises savings of $12 million annually, relocation of specialized programs like the deaf program at Scarborough, and no layoffs—but many families feel blindsided, especially since they’ve raised kids in these communities. Parents are rallying, launching a petition and preparing for a public hearing on September 22nd, with the final decision looming October 1st. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/844bb41e574cb4d2