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Wichita Falls ISD presents plan to close Jefferson Elementary and open McNeil Elementary; item marked future action
Summary
District staff recommended closing Jefferson Elementary and opening McNeil Elementary as part of consolidation; the item was presented as future action and no final board vote was taken. Trustees discussed closure ceremonies and outreach to families.
District staff presented an administrative recommendation to close Jefferson Elementary and open McNeil Elementary as part of a consolidation plan.
Staff described the item as future action and noted the item was submitted per policy; trustees discussed local logistics, including closure ceremonies, ribbon cuttings and open houses for affected campuses. Several trustees expressed emotional reactions to the closure; one trustee said they viewed the change "with a heavy heart." Staff noted past flooding and changes to facilities in describing the history of the campus.
No final action was taken during the work session; the item was presented for questions and will return to the board as a future action item for formal consideration.
Why this matters: A campus closure and opening affect students, families, and staff at the schools involved and require follow‑up outreach by district staff and formal board action before becoming effective.
Next steps: Staff will bring the item back as an actionable agenda item for future voting and will coordinate community close‑out activities and an open house schedule.
