Fort Worth ISD Considers Closing 18 Schools: Financial Impact and Community Concerns

School Closures and Consolidations

• 📌 Fort Worth ISD is set to discuss the potential closure or consolidation of 18 school campuses.
• ⚠️ Some campuses, like Milton Elker Patrick Elementary and SS Dillow Elementary, already have prior approval to close this summer.
• 🏫 The full list of schools under consideration includes campuses such as Kirk Patrick Middle School and Morningside Middle School.

Financial Implications

• 💰 According to the district's facilities master plan, closing and consolidating these schools could save Fort Worth ISD $77.3 million.
• 📈 The district stated that the list of schools to be considered could change based on future enrollment trends.

Community Engagement and Decision Timeline

• 💬 Tonight's meeting is a discussion only, with the public invited to provide input during the public comment period.
• 🗓️ A final decision on the closing and consolidation of these campuses is not expected until the next board meeting on May 20th.
• 📍 The district is one of the largest in North Texas, and other districts like Plano, Lewisville, and Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD have also considered closing or consolidating campuses.