Some school districts, including in Richardson, Irving, Plano and Fort Worth, lack millions of dollars and need higher enrollment, leaving difficult decisions to be made.
have either announced campus closures or said they’re considering them because of low enrollment and budget shortfalls. Some people involved lay the blame at the feet of none other than Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
“The one person we point the finger at, the one person alone, is Greg Abbott." – Clay Robison, Texas State Teachers Associationby email that the district faces budget shortfalls of $28 million for the 2024–2025 academic year and $50 million for 2025–2026. This is assuming teachers get 3% pay raises, which will be necessary if RISD wants to be competitive with other school districts.
According to Clark, the district has been working with affected staff and families as it considered the consolidation plan. Staff will be reassigned within the district based on individual preference when possible. No employee who meets performance expectations is expected to lose their job due to the consolidation plan.
While Fort Worth Independent School District trustees approved cutting 133 positions, it has not announced school closures even as it faces a budget shortfall of $43.6 million in the next school year, according to. But it, too, is facing low enrollment, according to the report. “Consequently, difficult decisions must be made, including budgetary cuts,” a statement to the station said.
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