AJC obtains list of 21 schools for possible closure

By Megan Matteucci

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Only 21 DeKalb County schools remain on the list for possible closure.

The Citizens Planning Task Force – charged with recommending at least four elementary schools to close next school year – will look at these schools on Tuesday. A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Earlier this week, the 20-member task force eliminated 62 schools from possible closure. The task force is scheduled to make a recommendation next month to the school board, which will vote on the final closures.

Closing four schools will save about $2.35 million, officials said.

On Thursday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution obtained the list of possible schools for closure:

Ashford Park Elementary

Atherton Elementary

Avondale Elementary

Bob Mathis Elementary

Briar Vista Elementary

Briarlake Elementary

Clifton Elementary

Flat Shoals Elementary

Gresham Park Elementary

Kelley Lake Elementary

Kittredge Magnet Elementary

Knollwood Elementary

Laurel Ridge Elementary

Meadowview Elementary

Medlock Elementary

Midvale Elementary

Peachcrest Elementary

Rock Chapel Elementary

Rowland Elementary

Sky Haven Elementary

Wadsworth Magnet Elementary