Atlantic Beach City Commission backs effort to keep elementary school open after news of possible closure

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Atlantic Beach City Commission backs effort to keep elementary school open after news of possible closure

The Atlantic Beach City Commission ruled unanimously in support of a proposal requesting the Duval County School Board to ensure that Atlantic Beach Elementary School will remain open after the school board said it’s looking to consolidate and close several schools.The proposed closure is to tackle a $1.4 billion budget gap.Several people voiced their thoughts about the potential closure in the commission meeting. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan…