School building closures likely, as district prepares review [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Board of Education is preparing to take a hard look at how the school district’s aging buildings are used. As a result, some schools could be closed or consolidated.

Should a resolution on Thursday’s school board meeting agenda be approved, the superintendent would be directed to draw up a plan to make a comprehensive review of its school buildings.

The plan would consider evolving enrollment patterns, and it would include input from parents and the community. Reginald Streater, school board president, told reporters on Tuesday that the goal is to use the resources available to maximize student achievement.

“But I’m not going to gaslight the community. The board doesn’t want to gaslight the community and the district doesn’t want to gaslight the community,” said Streater.

“This process could — or will likely — lead to some closures, but it won’t be in a way where that is the …