Cleveland Metropolitan School District

The Cleveland Teachers Union says the break-ins are causing frustration and fear, and the union is asking the district to ramp up security measures to protect their cars.

The district says the two dozen principals will have the opportunity to seek employment elsewhere in the district amid implementation of a major consolidation plan.

The plan will cut the total number of CMSD schools by a third. Despite the approval Tuesday night, concerns and questions remain about implementation.

The CMSD plan to fold 27 small high schools into 14 larger ones is part of a shift away from a popular national strategy.

The CMSD board of ed heard concerns and some supports at its meeting Wednesday about the district's consolidation plan that will shutter more than two dozen schools.

Cleveland schools proposed closing of Collinwood High School with students moving to Glenville High School is just one part of a complex consolidation effort proposed by the district. Residents expressed concern about the move during a town hall meeting Tuesday.

Bibb and the faith leaders called on the community to support the plan, which calls for closing almost 30 schools and moving students to newer buildings with more academic offerings.

The district said the plan is needed due to falling enrollment and budget challenges. It will rely on merging schools to buildings with better conditions, more programs.

Anxiety is running high with Cleveland Metropolitan School District expected to announce sometime this month which schools it will close. The schools impacted will depend on a mix of factors like building age, enrollment and programs offered.

Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Warren Morgan said a "significant number" of buildings will need to be closed or combined in a major restructuring of the district, set to be announced sometime next month. Morgan said staff cuts will happen but did not offer specifics.