Budget Woes Could Mean School Closures

Montgomery, Alabama –
The Montgomery County Board of Education is considering closing four schools in the system.

The schools under consideration are Pintlala Elementary, Patterson Elementary, Hayneville Road Elementary, and Houston Hill Junior High School.

Officials say a final decision will be made next month, but the board will hold three public meetings to discuss the matter. The first meeting will be held January 21st.

Officials point to money woes as the reason the closings are being considered.