BURLINGTON — The Burlington-Edison School Board decided Monday to close one elementary school and turn another into a districtwide middle school as the district works to balance its budget.
School district Superintendent Chris Pearson said the moves will save the district $2.7 million and allow it to have a balanced budget for the next school year.
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