The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education heard diverging opinions at Wednesday's meeting from staff, parents and community members on a proposed plan to consolidate and close schools across the city.

Representatives from the Cleveland Public Library and local childcare nonprofit Pre4Cle announced their support for the plan during public comment, while several union leaders asked for the district to not be hasty in decisions that would impact thousands of staff.

Shenise Johnson Thomas, chief of external relations and development for the Cleveland Public Library, said the library system will help families and the district through the transition of school buildings, students and staff.

" Every CPL campus will serve as a trusted partner and point of connection for CMSD

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