Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Considers Closing Dove and Bransford Elementary Schools Due to Budget Shortfall

School Closure Discussions

• 📌 The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board is set to discuss the potential closure of two elementary schools: Dove Elementary in Grapevine and Bransford Elementary in Colleyville.
• 🏫 If approved, Dove Elementary would consolidate with Canon and Silverlake, while Bransford Elementary would consolidate with OC Taylor and Colleyville Elementary.
• 🗓️ The proposed closures are slated to take effect for the 26-27 school year.

Financial Pressures and Enrollment Decline

• 📉 The district has experienced a significant loss of approximately 1,500 students since 2019, resulting in over $10 million in lost state funding.
• 📊 Bransford Elementary is operating at 67% capacity, and Dove Elementary is at an even lower 57% capacity.
• 💰 Closing these two campuses is projected to save the district $2.7 million annually.

Community Opposition and Alternatives

• 🗣️ Parents and city leaders, including the Mayor of Grapevine, have expressed strong opposition to the closures, advocating for alternative solutions.
• 🤝 The community has requested involvement in finding solutions related to fundraising, marketing, and district growth rather than decline.
• 📢 This situation mirrors challenges faced by other North Texas districts, such as McKinney ISD and Frisco ISD, though some districts, like Capel ISD, have rejected consolidation plans.