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Here's a thought: Phase 1: Warwick has three high schools & three junior high schools-DECIDE which one of each to close OR do as previously planned; renovate Vets as a junior/middle school & close Aldrich & Gorton junior high schools( school year 2016-2017).

Phase 2: Involve the teachers/union in the public process of certifying where needed to convert to a desired NEW middle school model(grades 6-8) OR keep the junior high model "as is"(2018-2019 school year). During this phase/process it can be determined either through teacher attrition(retirements, etc.) how many teachers/support staff will/are expected to be needed for the foreseeable long term. This should allow for a minimum of layoffs/restructuring as well as flexibility to make "adjustments". 8-10 schools, at least presently, appears high; maybe close one high school & one junior high(or a reconfiguring to a net reduction of 2); & possibly 3 elementary schools being closed on a transitional/phased in process by 6/30/20.

This SHOULD allow for minimum staff layoffs/reduction/displacement & also free up funding over time to provide a better quality education for ALL Warwick students.