LAKEWOOD, Ohio — It's been some time since the conversation was first initiated on whether Lakewood City Schools needs to consolidate its elementary schools, and on Monday night, the decision to do so was made.

RELATED: Lakewood superintendent makes recommendation to repurpose Lincoln Elementary

Lakewood City Schools Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki recommended the closing of Lincoln Elementary School and repurposing it earlier this month.

“Repurposing Lincoln minimizes the impact on students compared to other scenarios,” Niedzwiecki said in a statement. “It will result in fewer students needing to change schools or cross major roads, while also positioning us for projected population growth near the center of the city.”

Additionally, she recommended the following changes to the dis

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