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Coppell ISD considers closing 3 schools due to budget issues

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Published  September 10, 2024 6:48am CDT
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Coppell ISD considers a plan to close 3 schools

Another North Texas school district is weighing its options because of budget issues and declining enrollment. Coppell ISD trustees will discuss a plan that includes closing three schools.

The Brief

    • Coppell ISD is considering several ways to cut costs, including the possibility of closing three schools.
    • Austin Elementary, Pinkerton Elementary, and New Tech High School could be closed in the next school year.
    • Other options including changing attendance zones or moving programs to different campuses to save money and balance enrollment numbers.

COPPELL, Texas - Another North Texas school district is considering closing campuses due to budget challenges and declining enrollment.

Coppell ISD, located in the northwest corner of Dallas County, has several options on the table.

It’s considering closing Austin Elementary or Pinkerton Elementary, as well as New Tech High School.

Trustees are also looking at changing attendance zones and moving programs to different campuses.

The district plans to host several meetings this month before making a decision.

The changes would not take effect until next school year.

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Texas school districts making cuts after state fails to pass funding increase
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Texas school districts making cuts after state fails to pass funding increase

Texas school districts are faced with making cuts because lawmakers did not increase school funding.

Fort Worth, Plano, Richardson, and Allen are among the other local districts that also closed campuses recently to cut costs.

Part of the problem is declining enrollment. Plus, state lawmakers have not increased state education funding since 2019.

The Source

  • Information in this story comes from the Coppell ISD school board meeting agenda and a letter sent to parents from the school district's superintendent.