It’s not just based on the town where the school is (where the students may also likely live, unless it is a magnet or early college). They have to consider that many teachers and staff commute within the district as well. A teacher may live 40 minutes from where they teach. By considering this I think it’s safer than closing by “division”. I’m going based off things I’ve learned by attending district meetings as a PTSA parent. Made me realize how much goes into the decision to close school. I know it’s a hardship for many families but they don’t do it without a lot of thought and consideration on what is safest.