Committee recommends closing 8 schools in Jefferson County, Colo., district

From The Denver Post: A Jefferson County, Colo., citizens' committee is recommending that the school district close eight campuses, demolish 120 temporary buildings and move sixth-graders into middle schools. The committee formed to help the district find ways deal with a $40 million budget shortfall over the next two years. The recommendations will go before the school board on Jan. 14.

EARLIER...from The Denver Post: Eleven schools in the Jefferson County (Colo.) district are being considered for closure in an effort to save the district money. The district, the state's largest, is facing about $18 million in cuts next year and likely similar amounts for years to come.