COLUMBUS, Ohio-The Columbus City School District is considering closing seven schools, two facilities, and one administrative building following recommendations from the Superintendent’s Community Facilities Task Force. West Broad Elementary School is among those proposed for closure, pending a decision by the school board after further community input. Parents like Susan Cavendish are concerned about the potential closure, citing proximity and safety issues for their children who would need to attend other nearby schools, which are farther away and may involve unsafe routes. The task force argues that the closures will ultimately improve student outcomes in the district.
