After weeks of delays and discussion, the Norfolk School Board finally approved a plan to close nine schools by the 2033-34 school year.

The plan was approved Wednesday in a 6-1 vote, with board member Tanya Bhasin voting against the measure. The plan closes nine schools, repurposes four schools and anticipates the rebuilding of three more.

“I know it will be difficult, but our kids are resilient and they will bounce back quicker than the adults,” said board chair Sarah DiCalogero.

Explaining her vote, Bhasin said she was concerned the process was not based enough on the goal of improving academic outcomes for students.

“We are changing neighborhoods, changing our school division,” Bhasin said.

Under the plan , the following schools will close: Ghent School, Tarrallton Elementary Sc

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