Event Brief
Pinellas Schools to close 7 campuses amid enrollment drop
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Pinellas County Schools proposed closing seven campuses and consolidating others after a falling birthrate left nearly 5,000 unused student seats. District leaders say the plan would save about $25 million annually without laying off teachers, according to Superintendent Kevin Hendrick.
WHO: Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick and district leaders
WHAT: Proposed closure of seven school campuses and consolidation of others to reduce unused capacity
WHEN: Sep 11, 2026 at 7:29 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: A falling birthrate has reduced enrollment, leaving nearly 5,000 unused student seats.
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