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Midway ISD superintendent recommends closing Speegleville Elementary to save about $1.3 million annually
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Allen recommended closing Speegleville Elementary because of a deficit budget, facility challenges and declining enrollment, estimating roughly $1.3 million in annual savings; no formal vote was taken at the Feb. 17 meeting.
At the Feb. 17 Midway ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Dr. Allen presented a recommendation to close Speegleville Elementary, citing a deficit budget, ongoing facility challenges and declining enrollment. He told the board the proposed closure would save approximately $1.3 million annually and attributed part of the fiscal strain to reductions in state funding and inflationary pressures.
Board members did not take a final vote on the recommendation during the meeting. Dr. Allen framed the proposal as a district budget‑stabilization measure and indicated further study and discussion would follow in coming weeks as the board refines district goals and considers next steps for affected students and staff.
