Public school board officials will begin debate Monday on a sweeping set of potential school closures that could impact more than a dozen Hamilton neighbourhoods.

Trustees will discuss the potential closure of 11 elementary schools across the city and the replacement or expansion of several others. Monday's meeting will begin the two-month countdown to a major May 26 vote on the plan.

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board staff will present their recommendations regarding schools in west Flamborough, east Hamilton and central Mountain. Over the next two months, the board will hear delegations from residents in those areas. 

Last week, city councillors voted to ask the province to impose a moratorium on school closures. MPP Monique Taylor also called for a stop to the process.

The board has a standing committee meeting at 6 p.m. at Hamilton city hall council chambers, followed by a special board meeting at 7:30 p.m. 

Reporter Samantha Craggs will tweet live from the meeting. Follow her at @SamCraggsCBC or in the box below.