Parents protest Fort Worth ISD school closures amid budget deficit
The district is looking at potentially closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit.
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The district is looking at potentially closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit.
She's been with the district for almost three decades, holding multiple roles.
The district is considering closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit.
Parents from three Fort Worth ISD schools met Wednesday night to voice their frustrations about the district's proposal to close over 20 schools due to a significant enrollment drop and $17 million budget shortfall.
Dr. Karen Molinar, interim superintendent, is now the lone finalist for the permanent role as Fort Worth ISD faces challenges with school closures and improving test scores.
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In compliance with Texas law, the district's board must wait 21 days before making a final decision.
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A Fort Worth ISD task force is meeting Thursday to discuss the possibility of closing 25 schools due to a steady decline in enrollment and a $17 million budget deficit.
The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
Fort Worth ISD is considering closing several campuses due to a decline or lack of enrollment.
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