Seattle schools superintendent withdrawing school closure recommendation

In a letter to the community, Jones states there “is no longer a pathway for this approach” for the 2025-26 school year.

SEATTLE — Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones is no longer recommending school closures and consolidations for next year as the district continues to grapple with a budget shortfall. 

In a letter to the community, Jones states there “is no longer a pathway for this approach” for the 2025-26 school year. The board will vote on whether to approve the decision Tuesday, Nov. 26. 

The district faces a $94 million budget shortfall. An independent budget analysis showed that closing the four

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