NORFOLK, Va. — Wednesday night, the Norfolk School Board reviewed four draft plans aimed at closing and consolidating certain schools in the district.

“This is also only the beginning of this major transition,” said Dr. James Pohl, interim superintendent.

During the meeting, board members examined options for how the closures and relocations could be implemented.

Option One proposes closing ten school buildings beginning next year and continuing through 2033. This includes Ghent School, Tarrallton Elementary, and Willoughby Early Childhood Center.

Option Two alters the timeline, allowing for gap years to plan for the anticipated rebuilds of Jacox and Suburban Park Elementary Schools.

Option Three changes the schedule for when Lindenwood and PB Young elementary schools would close.

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