BY BRADLEY DOUNTZ & AUBREY HOWELL
What they’re saying
What else?
Looking ahead
The district launched seven new programs ahead of the 2026-27 school year as a part of its Fort Bend Redesign program aimed at retaining and recruiting students and sta . The new programs encompassing both primary and secondary schools that will go into e ect this fall include: • High school virtual learning • Middle school choice programs • Two-way dual language program • Mandarin immersion program • Limited open enrollment The program also caters to faculty by launching an employee child care program and leadership pipelines, said Jaretha Jordan, FBISD’s deputy superintendent of teaching and learning. Jordan said the seven programs are the rst phase of a multiyear process.
The district will be prioritizing communication with students, families, sta and the community at large as these changes are implemented ahead of the 2026-27 school year, o cials said. Following the primary school boundary review, FBISD is set to begin secondary concept development in March and April. Final recommendations are expected this fall.
“We’re very distraught and we need time to grieve this, but they’re not going to stop hearing from us. As long as we live, we will remember what they did tonight.” JOHN STRADER, AUSTIN PARKWAY ELEMENTARY PARENT AFTER MARCH 9 FBISD BOARD VOTE
2026 Timeline March 9 Board votes to close seven elementary schools
March/April Secondary boundary concept development
August Students begin at newly assigned elementary schools
“This was a decision that I made, even knowing some of the challenges our students are going to face, because I think the alternative is untenable.” KRISTIN TASSIN, FORT BEND ISD BOARD PRESIDENT
March-August Elementary changes implementation
September/October Final secondary boundary recommendations
SOURCE: FORT BEND ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
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