The Wichita Falls ISD board reviewed a plan to sell vacant properties that the district has identified as part of a long‑range facilities consolidation strategy. Staff said selling unused campuses could reduce maintenance and insurance costs, free capital for classroom investment, and help the district optimize operations as enrollment and ADA decline.

Staff presented two specifically identified parcels for future action: the former Curry Middle School and the former Sam Houston Elementary (the staff report listed other vacant parcels as well). Trustees asked staff for more information about long‑range facility planning, including whether sites such as Kirby might retain long‑term value if held versus sold. Staff noted Kirby and some other vacant sites face insurance and foundation issues; TASB (school insurance) review may determine insurability next year and influence whether a building should be kept or marketed. Trustees also discussed costs of holding unused buildings (security, utilities, ~$40,000–$50,000 per year cited in discussion) and past efforts to clear federally purchased furniture before sale.

The item was presented as future action; staff said a resolution and sale authorization would be returned to the board on the next regular agenda (cited as Jan. 21). During closed session later in the meeting the board returned to open session and the board president moved to accept a bid for the Grama Grove property and authorize Dr. Donny Lee to sign the contract. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; staff were authorized to execute the sale documents.

Separately, trustees asked staff to confirm insurance availability for Kirby and other vacant buildings with TASB and to provide a long‑range facilities map showing the district’s portfolio and the effect of consolidation over 20 years. Staff said they would bring those items back to a future meeting.