LAKEWOOD, Ohio — The debate over whether Lakewood should close or repurpose an elementary school has stretched on for more than a year, and families could soon get answers.

Lakewood City Schools has confirmed that Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki is expected to give her recommendation to the Lakewood Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 6.

When 3News first spoke with parent Kelly Moyer back in May, the district was still weighing the possibility of repurposing up to two schools. Since then, district officials say options have narrowed, with the district now only considering repurposing one of its seven elementary schools as an Early Learning Center.

But that hasn’t quieted the controversy.

Throughout the process, a coalition called Preserve Lakewood Schools has been vocal in opposing

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