The Cleveland Metropolitan School Board of Education voted to approve the large-scale plan that will restructure the school system for the next academic year.

At a meeting Tuesday evening, the board decided to move forward with district CEO Dr. Warren Morgan's recommendations to address a budget deficit by 2028.

"This absolutely cannot be a rubber-stamp moment. Your red pen needs to be a red Sharpie. It is your responsibility to take all that you’ve heard and do what’s right for our kids, our schools, our community," Cleveland Teachers Union President Shari Obrenski said.

In November, Morgan proposed that 29 fewer schools operate during the 2026-2027 school year, resulting in 39 total mergers and moves. He also said that 18 CMSD-owned buildings and five leased spaces will not operate as

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