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Crandall ISD superintendent urges Kaufman County to plan road improvements for fast-growing schools
Summary
Crandall ISD officials told the Kaufman County Commissioners Court the district expects rapid enrollment growth, outlined plans for five elementary sites and a middle school slated to open in 2029, and asked the county and TxDOT to coordinate road improvements (turn lanes, deceleration lanes and bypass planning) to serve the new campuses.
Dr. Murray, the superintendent representing Crandall Independent School District, told the Kaufman County Commissioners Court the district is preparing for sustained growth and needs county help to make nearby roads safe and workable for new school sites.
"We are preparing for a large growth in Crandall ISD," Dr. Murray said, and added the district is projecting an average growth rate of 6.2% over the next 10 years with an average absolute increase of about 614 students per year. He said the…
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