The Corpus Christi Independent School District hosted the first of several public input meetings Thursday night to discuss the proposed consolidation of seven campuses — including William B. Travis Elementary School.
Travis is a Title I campus, meaning it serves a high number of students from low-income families. Many of those families could feel the impact if the school closes.
Karen Griffith, CCISD’s deputy superintendent for business and support services, said the district is facing a $27.5 million budget shortfall. She said school districts rely heavily on enrollment to support funding, and with some campuses sitting half-empty, difficult decisions must be made…