The Fort Worth Independent School District’s proposals to close and consolidate campuses amid declining enrollment are coming to a head with 17 schools currently being considered for such changes.
Fort Worth ISD staff are wrapping up their series of community meetings, where they’ve informed families about the proposed school closures that could affect neighborhoods throughout the district. The last 11 meetings, spanning from April 15 to May 7, have shown an ongoing, shrinking list of schools — mostly elementary — that board members could soon vote to shut down because of campuses being underutilized or requiring major repairs.
The school board is scheduled to vote on the closures at its May 20 meeting, district officials confirmed this week…