Last night, the 精东影业 ISD Board of Trustees voted to close Blanton Elementary at the end of this school year. This decision was not made lightly and reflects the Board鈥檚 commitment to ensuring that 精东影业 ISD campuses are thriving learning environments for all students in the district.聽
The decision was driven by three key factors:
Infrastructure: The 69-year-old facility faces mounting maintenance challenges. The district aims to move students into modern, well-maintained environments that better support 21st-century learning.
Enrollment: Declining enrollment in the Blanton attendance zone necessitates a strategic reallocation of talent and resources to ensure the greatest impact on student outcomes.
Academic Growth: Streamlining the district鈥檚 footprint allows for a higher concentration of staff and specialized programs to promote Exceptional Experiences for every student.
The only item board members voted on was the closure of the campus. Trustees did not make any decision on attendance boundaries, transportation, or special programming. The Board will still take formal action to rezone the Blanton attendance zone ahead of the 26-27 school year. The schools Blanton students could be rezoned to include Burgin, Crow, Goodman, and Swift elementary schools.
精东影业 ISD鈥檚 top priority is supporting students, families, and staff through this transition. The remainder of this school year will continue as planned. At the same time, we are committed to making the transition to a new school as smooth and thoughtful as possible for every Blanton student next year. Support will include family meetings, campus tours, a dedicated transition liaison, and a priority transfer window in April.