由于资金削减和入学率下降,Elkhart学校计划从2026年起合并。 Elkhart schools plan to consolidate due to funding cuts and declining enrollment, starting in 2026.

Elkhart社区学校正在印第安纳州参议院第1号法案财政紧张的情况下发起巩固努力,该法案将减少国家资金,并要求该区从2028年开始分享其运作基金。 Elkhart Community Schools is launching a consolidation effort amid financial strain from Indiana’s Senate Enrolled Act 1, which will reduce state funding and require the district to share its operation fund starting in 2028. Larry Huff总监列举了利用不足的设施——只有58%的小学教室在使用中——而且入学率下降,29座建筑有10 100名学生,远远低于17 000名学生。 Superintendent Larry Huff cited underutilized facilities—only 58% of elementary classrooms in use—and declining enrollment, with 10,100 students across 29 buildings, far below a 17,000-student capacity. 该区正在执行一个三阶段计划,涉及社区投入、政策制订和2026年2月至8月的执行,评价学校配对和可能的关闭。 The district is pursuing a three-phase plan involving community input, policy development, and implementation from February to August 2026, evaluating school pairings and potential closures. 目前还没有计划解雇或关闭学校,所有学校将继续运作。 No layoffs or school closures are planned yet, and all schools will continue operations. 将通过公开会议和在线平台共享最新情况。 Updates will be shared through public meetings and online platforms.