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Denton ISD trustees approve closure and repurposing of Paloma Creek Elementary, back rezoning plan and other board actions
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The Denton ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve revised improvement plans for Paloma Creek and Evers Park, including closure and repurposing of Paloma Creek; trustees also approved a property sale to the city and authorized a superintendent hire. Public hearings on rezoning were scheduled next week.
Denton ISD trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt revised targeted improvement and turnaround plans for Paloma Creek Elementary and Evers Park Elementary, including a plan to close and repurpose Paloma Creek and to redistribute its students across nearby campuses.
During a workshop presentation, district leaders and consultant Zonda outlined a proposed rezoning map that would send portions of Paloma Creek’s attendance area to Bell, Martinez, Sandrock Ranch, Savannah and Union Park elementaries; Martinez will host the district’s consolidated bilingual program. District staff said families who request to remain at their current campus will be honored and that the board will hold public hearings next week before bringing a final recommendation back March 24.
Trustees moved to approve the plan and associated revisions in open session following a closed‑session discussion; the motion passed by unanimous vote. The board’s approval includes the district’s stated intent to repurpose the Paloma Creek site to support staff and community needs if the closure proceeds.
In related business the board unanimously authorized the superintendent to hire an executive director of secondary teaching and learning and approved a resolution declaring approximately 0.127 acres of district property at 201 West Pine (West Ryan) Road as surplus and its sale to the City of Denton; the board authorized the superintendent or designee to execute closing documents.
District leaders emphasized that the rezoning proposal is subject to change after the upcoming community meetings and the formal transfer window; trustees said they will weigh parent feedback before finalizing attendance boundaries.
