Fort Worth ISD Considers Closing 18 Campuses Amidst Declining Enrollment and Budget Cuts

Fort Worth ISD Campus Consolidation Plan

• 🎯 Fort Worth ISD is considering a significant shakeup involving the closure and consolidation of up to 18 campuses.
• 📉 The primary drivers for this decision are declining enrollment, aging buildings, and deep budget cuts.

Financial Implications and Timeline

• 💰 The proposed closures are projected to save Fort Worth ISD an estimated $77.3 million, if all plans are approved.
• 🗓️ Some school closures could take effect as early as this summer, with specific elementary schools like SS Dill and Milton Elk Patrick slated to close after June.
• ⚠️ The list of campuses is subject to change based on future enrollment trends.

Community Involvement and Precedent

• 🗣️ Tonight's school board meeting will include discussions and opportunities for the public to weigh in and share their thoughts on the proposed closures.
• 🏫 Fort Worth ISD is not alone; districts such as Plano, Lewisville, and Carrollton Farmers Branch have also recently considered or implemented campus closures due to similar challenges.