More than 40,000 books were available to children, educators and their families during the giveaway at the Houston Community College North Forest campus.
Closing schools is part of phase one of the budget cuts, including pausing bond programs and adjusting student/teacher staffing ratios.HEDWIG VILLAGE, Texas — Spring Branch ISD voted Monday night to postpone closing two of its schools due to a major budget shortfall.because it's facing a $35 million shortfall for the upcoming school year. Closing schools is part of phase one of the budget cuts, including pausing bond programs and adjusting student/teacher staffing ratios.
Some parents who attended the budget meeting were hoping the district postpone their decision and dig a little deeper. "I am frustrated with how the board is proceeding with these decisions with the budget," said Diana Alexander, a former parent of Spring Branch ISD."It seems rash to close schools." Many parents want the board to share their entire plan that addresses the $35 million budget shortfall, but board members say that can't because it will likely involve cuts to district staff.KHOU would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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