LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Last year, the city of Lakewood formed a community task force to develop a plan to address declining enrollment in the Lakewood City School District's seven elementary schools.

In May, News 5 sat down with members of the task force and Lakewood City Schools Superintendent, Maggie Niedzwieck, following their final meeting, just before the group was set to present its findings. Mayor’s letter sparks mixed reactions as Lakewood elementary school consolidation decision looms

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However, a demand letter sent by members of the community abruptly halted the task force’s progress. Now, the superintendent is required to make a recommendation to the school board without the t

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