less schools means more money

In his article "Philadelphia superintendent identifies schools he intends to close" by Kristen A. Graham tells how the superintendent wants to shut down school to save money and raise our academics. 22 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 11 high schools are being shut down.7, 000 students and 2,000 staff will be affected due to this move. $300 million dollars are borrowed a year on schools just paying bills and paychecks for the staff. "If we don't take action now, we actually have no money to spend" said Hite. $28 million dollars are being saved by shutting down these 27 schools. Saving on utility bills, paying staff and there able to sell these building for to other properties. Some officials ""believe very strong that our public-school system is an institution worth saving." K-8 schools use space more effectively, and parents told the districts they prefer that model. Some schools like Strawberry Mansion high school students will be the third time switching schools in three years. There environment has been changed frequently every year. Mayor Nutter thinks “it will mean safer, better-equipped schools capable of meeting the educational needs of the schoolchildren.” Conclusion I think that combining this school together would make more violence and the superintendence are being selfish and greeting thinking about money. Switching schools can lead to more transportation for students and that’s paying more money for Tran’s passes so either way it’s a lose, lose situation.