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Arlington ISD trustees approve resolution to close Blanton Elementary at end of 2025–26 school year
Summary
The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted 7–0 to authorize the permanent closure of Blanton Elementary effective at the end of the 2025–2026 school year and to repurpose the 2013 addition for another district use after staff presentations and community engagement.
The Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to approve a resolution authorizing the permanent closure of Blanton Elementary as an elementary campus effective at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. President Justin Chapa moved to approve the resolution; Vice-President Sarah McMurrough seconded and the motion passed 7–0.
District leaders — Superintendent Smith, Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Collins, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities William Horn, Chief Operations Officer Dr. Michael Hill, Chief Human Resources Officer Scott Kahl, Chief Schools Officer Dr. Bret Champion and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Steven Wurtz — presented findings to the board, summarized results of in-person and virtual engagement with families and staff, and outlined proposed administrative processes and a timeline should the board adopt the closure. The presentation noted the district's plan to repurpose the campus's 2013 addition for another Arlington ISD use.
Board members offered feedback during the discussion and emphasized the importance of supporting students, families and staff through transition. The minutes record the motion as: "Motion by President Chapa second by Vice-President McMurrough, to approve the motion as presented." The vote tally was recorded as Voting For: 7; Voting Against: 0.
The minutes do not provide additional detail on next steps or the repurposing plan beyond the presentation and proposed timeline; district staff are listed as responsible for the presentation and implementation planning.
