Post by Bob on Jul 22, 2011 15:22:03 GMT 1
Anglesey council has drawn up a new plan to help address a decline in pupil numbers in its schools.
The authority, currently being run by commissioners, said it will attempt to protect smaller communities at risk of losing their local school.
But it has warned it must tackle the high number of surplus places iat the same time.
Anglesey acting chief executive Richard Parry Jones said schools needed a 21st Century infrastructure.
"The modernisation of our schools remains a top priority for the authority," he said.
The impact of Welsh medium schools is adding to the costs and problems in Anglesey.
There is a huge supplus of places estimated to reach over 30% within 18 momths. about 25% of Schools on the island need to close to contain costs which are escalating out of control