Sachem to close Gatelot, Tecumseh, Sequoya

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Sachem’s Board of Education voted Wednesday night to close Tecumseh and Gatelot elementary schools, as well as Sequoya Middle School starting next fall.

The board voted 6-3 in favor of a plan developed by a demographer hired by the school district.

The demographer presented two options to the board. One option, which did not get support from the board, called for the closing of Lynwood and Nokomis elementary schools, as well as Seneca Middle School.

The board will meet during a public hearing on Wednesday, January 20 to discuss actions for implementing the plan.

The school district and board of education will keep the community updated on any and all information regarding this situation as it becomes available.

CLICK HERE to review the demographer study that was discussed by the board and district administration during the meeting.