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In a KCStar article published 10/13/21, KCPS stated that declining enrollment over the past decade has resulted in several schools that are significantly under capacity and unable to offer all of the extracurriculars, athletics and support services that schools with full enrollment are able to provide.  The initial Blueprint 2030 recommendation was to close 10 schools over multiple years.

After receiving feedback from parents, alumni and other members of the community, a new recommendation was drafted.  On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the school board approved the following:

1. KCPS will continue operating 35 of 37 schools.

2. KCPS will close two schools, Longfellow Elementary and Troost Elementary, at the end of the current (2022-2023) school year.

3. KCPS will pursue a General Obligation Bond in Spring 2024.

4. KCPS will revisit additional facility recommendations after further engagement and a bond vote.

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