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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough

Pinellas County Schools reviews community feedback on potential school closures and consolidations

Pinellas County Schools has compiled 791 pages of feedback from parents, students, teachers, and community members regarding the second phase of its 'Planning for Progress' initiative. This feedback will inform upcoming decisions on which schools may face closure or consolidation.

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Why It Matters

The district's decisions on school closures and s will directly impact student attendance zones, transportation, and local neighborhood school access for thousands of families.

Key Facts

  • Pinellas County Schools collected 791 pages of community feedback.
  • Feedback was gathered through an online survey and six community meetings.
  • The feedback concerns the second round of the 'Planning for Progress' initiative.
  • The initiative involves potential school closures and consolidations.
  • Participants included students, parents, teachers, and community members.

Who's Mentioned

personKevin Hendrick“Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools.”organizationPinellas County Schools“The school district managing the Planning for Progress initiative.”