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Pasadena ISD board approves closure plan for McMasters Elementary amid parent concerns
Summary
The Pasadena ISD Board voted to authorize closure, consolidation and attendance zoning changes for McMasters Elementary and empowered the superintendent to implement the plan; the vote recorded six ayes and one abstention. Multiple public commenters urged the board to reconsider.
The Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees voted May 26, 2026, to approve closure, consolidation, program restructuring and attendance-zoning changes for McMasters Elementary and authorized the superintendent or her designee to take all necessary actions to effectuate those changes. The motion was made by Marshall Kendrick and seconded by Nelda Sullivan; the board recorded six ayes (Kenny Fernandez, Casey Phelan, Marshall Kendrick, Nelda Sullivan, Joe Campos, Crystal Davila) and one abstention (Paola Gonzalez).
Several public commenters raised concerns about the planned closure during the 30-minute public comment period. Speakers who addressed the closures included Andrew Winterle, April Lance, Riley McGuire and others; commenters emphasized impacts on students and neighborhood families and asked for additional community engagement before implementation. The board record shows the motion authorizes administrative steps, including attendance-zoning changes and program consolidations, and directs the superintendent to carry out the plan.
The transcript records the board’s motion and vote but does not specify a timetable or which facilities will receive displaced students; those implementation details were described as delegated to the superintendent or designee. The item was listed on the agenda under "Educational Section" as consideration and possible approval of closure and related actions for McMasters Elementary.
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