The school district is proposing the consolidation of five elementary schools.
Superintendent of Schools Gerardo Soto sent a letter to parents stating that a final decision has not been made, but the Harlandale School Board will be voting on the consolidation proposal later this month.Columbia Heights Elementary
- Students will be transferred to Stonewall Flanders and Collier Elementary school, and the campus will be repurposed for special programs, including Special Ed, STEM/ GT, Bilingual and the SOSA center.- Students will be transitioned to their respective home high schools and HOPS students will be sent to Frank Tejeda Academy.- Students will be transferred to Adams, Gilbert and Wright Elementary schools and the campus will be repurposed into a central office and professional development center.
If the proposal is approved, district officials said they will help facilitate the transition of all affected staff and students to other schools within the district. The district stated that there has been a 19% decrease in resident elementary students over the course of four years, from 2018-2021, and that a “significant loss” is expected through 2026.Officials said there was a sharp decline in Pre-K and Kindergarten students in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there was not a significant bounce back in 2021.
According to the district, “low birth rates, declining market share, and a lack of residential development” are also seen as reasons for the decreasing student population.Board Workshop on Wednesday, March 8, which takes place at 6:15 p.m. at theSchool Board Meeting on Monday, March 20 ,which takes place at 6:15 p.m. at
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