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Judson ISD administration recommends closing three elementary schools to cut recurring budget shortfall; trustees debate scope
Summary
Administration presented a data‑driven plan recommending closure of Park Village Blended Learning Academy, Ed Franz Leadership Academy and Rolling Meadows Elementary to improve district utilization and reduce a $30M+ deficit; trustees debated alternatives including staff reductions, property sales and delaying further closures.
Judson ISD administration presented trustees with a consolidated analysis and a recommendation to close three elementary campuses as part of a package to address a multi‑million dollar budget deficit.
Superintendent Dr. Jay and cabinet members told the board they were tasked with a data‑driven consolidation plan and identified the following factors: facility age, campus capacity and utilization, potential for future growth, travel distance for students, annual utility costs and the receiving campuses’ capacity to absorb students. The administration proposed consolidating Park Village Blended Learning Academy, Ed Franz Leadership Academy and Rolling Meadows Elementary, showing that — under their scenario — district‑wide elementary utilization would increase to about 71.2% and recurring savings per closed…
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