FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Last month, Fort Bend ISD asked the community to weigh in on possible changes as part of its Long-Range Boundary Planning process.
The survey focused on several elementary school scenarios including potential campus closures and boundaries for the future Amy Coleman Middle School.
A special meeting is happening tonight at 5. The district said the meeting is strictly about reviewing survey results.
No decisions including any potential school closures will be made tonight.
What’s the point of the Long-Range Boundary Planning process?
District leaders say the goal is to better balance enrollment and make sure school buildings are being used the right way — now and in the future.
What schools could potentially close?
• Austin Parkway Elementary
• Dulles Elementary
• Fleming Elementary
• Glover Elementary
• Mission West Elementary
• Ridgegate Elementary
• Sugar Mill Elementary
This is something KPRC 2 has covered before with many parents asking why their child’s school is on the list and how a possible closure could affect their family’s daily routine.
Why did the district send out a survey?
The survey gave parents, teachers, and community members a chance to share feedback.
More than 13,000 people started the survey, and over 7,200 completed it.
Tonight, Fort Bend ISD leaders will also discuss how declining enrollment is driving a growing budget shortfall.
Right now, the district has about 1,800 fewer students than expected, leading to an $18 million drop in revenue this school year.
Looking ahead, enrollment is projected to decline again next year, which could cost the district another $4.4 million.
When you factor in rising expenses and an existing deficit, Fort Bend ISD estimates a shortfall of nearly $49 million — and that could grow to more than $56 million if additional students leave for school vouchers.
KPRC 2 asked the district about the budget and the long-range boundary planning survey.
Those topics will be discussed separately.
The long-range boundary planning will be discussed at 5 PM. The board will then discuss the shortfall at 6 PM.