Wauwatosa School District is exploring the possibility of closing two elementary schools in response to a looming budget deficit.
Superintendent Demond Means recently communicated with parents, suggesting the potential closure of either Jefferson or Washington Elementary School.
The school district is facing a substantial $9 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year, and shutting down these schools is seen as a cost-saving measure.
Superintendent Means emphasized that the alternative would entail an increase in taxes.
A decision on the course of action is anticipated in the coming spring.
