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Cash-strapped San Jose school district narrows down closures

A San Jose school district has to make some tough decisions and no one is happy. Facing declining enrollment and decreased federal and state dollars, the Berryessa Union School District will have to close a handful of schools. A consolidation committee assembled in April released a report this month ranking five elementary and three middle schools for closure consideration. Criteria included school demographics and capacity, educational support services, finances, the condition of facilities and transportation concerns. The district needs to reduce its operating budget by $6 million and must close three schools, said Assistant Superintendent Kevin Franklin. Related Stories November…

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