ATLANTA - Atlanta Public Schools is updating its proposed facilities plan, which includes new options for closing or repurposing schools as part of an effort to save money and optimize resources.

The backstory:

In September, the district released 17 possible scenarios that would close or repurpose between 11 and 13 schools. APS officials say the updated plan builds on those initial proposals and will continue to evolve based on community feedback.

What we know:

New ideas added to the updated plan include:

KIPP Soul Primary and KIPP Soul Academy — both charter schools — would be repurposed.

Finch Elementary and Perkerson Elementary would be merged and relocated to the Sylvan Hills Middle School campus.

Perkerson, Finch, and Gideons Elementary Schools would join the Washington Clu

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