The Richardson Independent School District will consider a proposal to close four elementary schools and a Pre-K campus as part of its “Project RightSize”…
The Richardson Independent School District will consider a proposal to close four elementary schools and a Pre-K campusto respond to declining enrollment and lack of state funding.
Richardson ISD parents had plenty of questions for district leaders about the potential for school closures. Parents like Tiffany Davis Norris, whose children would be impacted, told NBC 5 the changes are concerning.Sign up for NBC DFW newsletters“These kids that we know and love, the parents and the teachers that we’ve built relationships with over the years, they won’t all be together anymore,” she said.
Still, Branum said they want feedback from parents and that they are open to concerns and suggestions.
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