<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4COuEQ_1H1tq3oW00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4COuEQ_1H1tq3oW00" width="900" height="506" ></figure>FORT MYERS, Fla. —The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said.The proposal is expected to be presented to the Lee County School Board at its next meeting, where board members will consider whether to approve the closures.The potential school closures come as the district works to address its budget challenges. Details about which schools could close were not included in the initial announcement.Gulf Coast News reporter Dave Elias will have the full story on Gulf Coast News at 5, including more information about the proposal and what it could mean for students and families. Check back here for an update to this breaking news story by 5:15 p.m. with more details on the schools being considered for closure and what Carlin has to say about the district's plans.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.</div></body>

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Lee County School Board at its next meeting, where board...

Lee County school district considers closing two elementary schools amid budget cuts

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, S

Lee County school district considers closing two elementary schools amid budget cuts

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