BISD discuss elementary school consolidations

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Independent School District is considering consolidating three of its elementary schools with other campuses to save money.

The BISD Plan for Consolidation of Schools reflects that an estimated $3 million will be saved if the consolidation comes to fruition.

If the plan is approved, BISD is planning to relocate students who attend Cromack Elementary School to Josephine Castaneda Elementary School, students from Garza Elementary School will be relocated to Southmost Elementary and students from Rosa E. Del Castillo will be relocated to Morningside Elementary.

On April 9, BISD will make a final decision on the consolidations.

Before decision day, parents are encouraged to share their comments and concerns with the district during the following dates:

• March 25 at 5 p.m. at Castaneda Elementary Cafeteria
• March 26 at 5 p.m. at Del Castillo Elementary Cafeteria
• April 8 at 5 p.m. at Morningside Elementary Cafeteria

If the schools become consolidated, BISD says it is prepared to use the savings to create new programs for students.