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Prosper ISD presents proposed middle‑school boundary changes, delays opening of Watkins Middle School
Summary
District staff proposed attendance-zone changes tied to new Bridges Middle School, offered choices for rising 8th graders, and recommended delaying the opening of Watkins Middle School to reduce near‑term costs and absorb growth; final action is expected in November after community listening sessions.
Prosper ISD staff presented proposed attendance boundary changes for middle schools and a recommendation to delay opening Watkins Middle School, saying the proposals aim to balance enrollment as the district continues rapid growth.
At an informational presentation Oct. 20, district planner McLaughlin outlined two proposals: new attendance zones for a planned Bridges Middle School (described in the presentation as relieving Rogers and Jones middle schools) and a plan to delay opening Watkins Middle School so the district can better assess enrollment and reduce near‑term budget pressure.
Why it matters: Boundary adjustments determine which campuses students attend and can affect transportation, feeder patterns and siblings. The district described the plan as a response to long‑term growth projections and more recent housing and economic data; trustees were told the recommendations are intended to minimize program and staffing cuts while managing a fiscal deficit.
Key elements of the proposal - Bridges Middle School: The…
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