Overview
- The Long-Range Planning and Citizens Bond Advisory committees are presenting tentative recommendations in a public meeting for discussion with no vote.
- Committee leaders plan to urge the school board to downsize by closing campuses and to place a capital improvements bond package before voters.
- Any closures the board ultimately approves would begin in the 2027–28 school year, giving families and staff time to plan for moves.
- The district reports about 30,000 students and roughly 70% building occupancy, with 1,600 fewer students than last year and far fewer kindergarteners than seniors.
- Rising costs add pressure, including a potential 10% to 40% jump in electricity pricing from one provider and growing HVAC repair needs, while CBS Texas notes vouchers are drawing students to private schools.