<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0L1MjY_0wPKPICR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0L1MjY_0wPKPICR00" width="1320" height="743" >SEATTLE — Both the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and Marysville School District (MSD) are grappling with budget crises as leaders consider shutting down schools.SPS said it plans to close four elementary schools due to declining enrollment and a significant budget deficit. The district unveiled its final proposal last week, naming North Beach Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary, Stevens Elementary, and Sanislo Elementary as the schools slated for closure.Parents in Marysville are bracing for potential school closures as the district grapples with a significant budget shortfall. The MSD is considering closing two elementary schools and a middle school to address a $3.2 million deficit, with the closures potentially saving $2 million.Monday evening will be the final public hearing before the school board votes on the proposed closures. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Marysville Middle School.Declining enrollment is forcing the district, similar to SPS, to scramble for solutions. Officials have been working with the education association to ensure that affected teachers are relocated rather than losing their jobs.The unfinalized plan, initially introduced last year, is leaving many families anxious about the future of their children's education.In response to the proposed closures, SPS announced it will hold engagement sessions at the affected schools this week.An SPS districtwide information session is scheduled for November 14, providing an opportunity for the community to learn more about the closures and the district's plans moving forward.</div></body>

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At least 2 western Washington school districts face closures amid budget crises

SEATTLE — Both the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and Marysville School District (MSD) are grappling with budget crises as leaders consider shutting down schools. SPS said it plans to close four elementary schools due to declining enrollment and a significant budget deficit. The district unveiled its final proposal last week, naming North Beach Elementary, Sacajawea Elementary, Stevens Elementary, and Sanislo Elementary as the schools slated for closure.