One of the most discussed factors to come from the conversation of closing Judson Middle School is transportation.
The Judson Independent School District board voted Monday to close Judson Middle School in a 6-0 vote and named a new interim superintendent.
The Judson Independent School District is expected to close one middle school ahead of the next school year in order to help reduce a $37 million deficit.
The Judson Independent School District board voted to close four schools in the district to partially address a $37 million deficit.
The Judson Independent School District school board will gather for a special meeting Saturday to discuss, in part, which middle school will be shut down by the end of the school year.
Parents felt relieved after a tense week in the Judson Independent School District after the district’s board voted to keep three campuses open Wednesday night.
Judson Middle School, Candlewood Elementary School and Franz Leadership Academy will remain open for the time being.
Judson Middle School students face uncertainty as Judson Independent School District board members consider closing the campus to save money.
The Judson Independent School District may look to make cost-saving decisions to its budget that could include closing additional schools.