Duval school consolidations delayed amid strong community pushback and funding hopes

Duval school consolidations delayed amid strong community pushback and funding hopes

The Anchor Academy and Mayport Elementary consolidation is postponed to the 2028-29 school year. Long Branch and R.L Brown will consolidate in 2027-28.

2 more Duval elementary schools will close

Over community objections, the Duval County School Board voted unanimously Monday to close two more elementary schools — but later than originally proposed. Instead of closing the schools at the end of this school year, as Superintendent Christopher Bernier recommended, the board postponed Anchor Academy’s consolidation with Mayport Elementary until the 2028-29 school year. Long Branch Elementary will consolidate into R.L. Brown Gifted and Acade…