The Fort Bend Independent School District is planning rezoning and will hold community discussions and feedback sessions. The district aims to balance enrollment and use campus space efficiently. Enrollment peaked between 2023 and 2024 and is now around 78,000 students. Some neighborhoods have fewer new families, and the district is reviewing plans for future school boundaries, Deputy Superintendent Beth Martinez said, according to KHOU.
Parents are concerned that the zoning changes could affect where their children attend school and may also impact property values, as proximity to certain schools can influence home decisions. San Juanita Franco said that while some rezoning may be necessary, she is focused on her child’s education and safety. Elisa Hrachovina told Click2Houston that she considers school assignments when investing in a community…