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Board discusses moving Seadrift 7th–8th graders to Travis Middle School
Summary
Trustees discussed consolidating an estimated 18 seventh graders and 30 eighth graders from Seadrift School into Travis Middle School as a cost-saving measure tied to the Port O'Connor closure.
The board discussed a proposal to consolidate seventh- and eighth-grade students from Seadrift School into Travis Middle School as part of district realignments tied to the Port O'Connor Elementary transition.
"The projected 18 seventh graders and 30 eighth graders will be consolidated with Travis Middle School." The minutes state that district leaders expect cost savings from eliminating extracurricular activities and staff positions at Seadrift that serve those grades. The minutes do not list a timetable for the consolidation or whether parents will be offered transfer options beyond the placement preferences noted in the Port O'Connor transition plan.
Trustees framed the consolidation as a measure to reduce operating costs connected to declining enrollment at multiple campuses; the minutes do not provide detailed financial estimates or staffing counts.
