Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level.
“I’m not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth graders who contacted the district and said they were unhappy?” Pierce told trustees.
Trustees on Tuesday approved the move in a 5-2 vote, with trustees David Wilbanks and Melody Fowler dissenting. The transition will not occur in the new school year and at its earliest could be introduced for 2027-28, the trustees said…