RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Concerned parents are sounding off over news that their child's elementary school could close. Monday evening, a Richmond Public Schools rezoning committee is set to present its latest plan to the public.
The volunteer committee will go before the school board with their findings. They're expected to recommend which schools should stay open and which ones should close.
For months the volunteer committee has been working to balance attendance affecting many of Richmond's schools. As a result Fisher and John B. Cary Elementary Schools could possibly be closed by the Fall.
"I grew up in the neighborhood," said parent Damani Ryan. "I went here (John B. Cary), both my sisters went here."
Also facing the chopping block is Summer Hill Elementary.
"It hurts me to know that this will not still be here for the next generation, "said parent Nicole Blackwell. "It's really troubling to me."
"It's just like an extended family," said grandmother Patricia Blackwell.
After the rezoning committee presents options to the School Board, two public hearings will take place on May 29 and 31. After which, the board is set to vote on a proposal June 18.
