In cities with significant charter growth, local board, union, and community opposition can increase exponentially as districts deal with the financial reality of enrollment loss. (educationnext.org)
Moreover, if enrollment losses were spread across schools, district costs such as building maintenance and utilities would remain fixed. (americanprogress.org)
The district is facing financial troubles based on a continuing enrollment loss and increasing costs in retirement benefits. (laschoolreport.com)