CLEVELAND — The CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District outlined sweeping changes that could drastically restructure the school system if approved by the Board of Education.

Dr. Warren Morgan laid out his recommendations Wednesday night during a board work session at the Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center.

Morgan told the audience that doing nothing won’t fix serious budget challenges or ensure all students have equal access to academics, sports, extra-curricular, and support services.

The district is facing a budget deficit by 2028 if changes aren’t made. It needs to save $150 million over the next several years.

Its Building Brighter Futures initiative is projected to save about $30 million a year through downsizing.

The district said it has lost 50 percent of its stu

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