Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Wayne Walters said the board of director’s decision Tuesday to vote against a plan to close schools would have a substantial financial impact on the district.

Still, he signaled a willingness to work with the school board and other stakeholders to move forward in a way that ensures stability for students, families and staff.

In a letter to the community Wednesday, Mr. Walters said that the challenges facing the district remain the same as before the vote.

“Access and opportunity depend too heavily on the building a child attends rather than the promise of an equitable public education for all,” Mr. Walters wrote. “Our staff continues to be stretched as resources continue to be diluted across schools, and our district continues to operate far mor

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