The Houston Independent School District is set to vote tonight on whether to close or consolidate 12 schools across the district.
The vote is scheduled for 5 p.m. during the HISD Board of Managers meeting held at the HISD Board Auditorium, 4400 West 18th Street.
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District leaders say the proposed closures are part of a broader effort to address declining enrollment, budget challenges and underused campuses. Several elementary and middle schools could be consolidated, with students reassigned to nearby campuses.
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Under the proposal:
• N.Q. Henderson Elementary students would move to Bruce Elementary
• Port Houston Elementary students would also move to Bruce Elementary
• Fleming Middle School students would relocate to Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy
• Rose Elementary students could move to Roosevelt Elementary or C. Martinez Elementary
• Burrus Elementary students would transition to Kennedy Elementary
• Franklin Elementary students would move to Gallegos Elementary
• Alcott Elementary students would attend Mading Elementary
• Hobby Elementary students would relocate to Lawton Middle School
• Cage Elementary students would move to Lantrip Elementary
• Briscoe Elementary students would transition to Carrillo Elementary
• Gulfton Middle College would relocate to a nearby campus
HISD officials have said most of the receiving campuses are located within a few miles of the schools slated for closure.
Still, many parents and community members have voiced concerns about transportation, class sizes, staff reassignment, and how the changes could affect specialized programs and school culture.
We Want to Hear From You
If your child attends one of the schools impacted — or you live in one of the affected neighborhoods — what questions do you have? And how responsive has the district been in answering your questions?
• Are you concerned about transportation?
• Class size?
• Program changes?
• Staffing?
• Safety?
• Academic impact?
Reporter Re’Chelle Turner will be working throughout the day to get answers from district leaders.
Email your questions to rturner@kprc.com and we may include them in our coverage.
Stay with KPRC 2 for updates on tonight’s vote and what it could mean for families across Houston.