The first of several public hearings on possible school closures in Wayne County was held Tuesday night at Dunlow Elementary. Families and staff shared concerns with the Wayne County Board of Education as the district considers closures and consolidations due to a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall and declining enrollment. Superintendent Todd Alexander says the district has lost about 1,600 students over the past decade and is still operating 18 school buildings, creating financial strain. If approved, Dunlow students could be relocated to Wayne Elementary, East Lynn Elementary, or Crum PK-8. Additional hearings are scheduled for January 22 at Genoa Elementary, January 23 at East Lynn and Wayne Elementary schools. The Board of Education is expected to vote on the proposed closures January 27.