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On Feb. 10, North East ISD board of trustees voted unani- mously to close Driscoll Middle School, Wilshire Elementary School and Clear Spring Elemen- tary School. The overview NEISD Superintendent Sean Maika said the decision was the result of factors that were years in the making, including the growth of nonpublic school options, state funding issues, and a lack of single-family homes being built. “All of this choice [in schools] leads to [the student decline] you’re seeing,” Maika said. District officials said the major issue NEISD is facing is a $10 million budget shortfall and the plan will save an estimated $5 million. A closer look Students from the closed schools would move into nearby campuses, all of which are currently under utilized, includ- ing some like Serna Elementary, which is 39% full. Proposed plans for the three campuses include repurposing Clear Spring Elementary School NEISD board of trustees votes to close 3 schools
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into an alternative center, repurposing Driscoll Middle School facility for the district’s alternative education program or as a police substation, and using campuses as pickup and drop-off for magnet school transportation. Maika said the district will retain all staff from the consoli- dated campuses. “We are large enough that every year we have enough attrition to absorb all of these spots,” Maika said. The bottom line After continued discussion, trustees voted unanimously to move forward with consolida- tion. District officials said they would be in contact with affected students and their parents as they finalize the plans.
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