COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dozens of parents and students spoke out at a Coppell ISD board meeting Monday night, ahead of the Board of Trustee’s vote to close the historic Pinkerton Elementary before next school year due to budget issues and dwindling enrollment.
The board weighed several cost-cutting options but the district decided on a plan to consolidate Pinkerton into other elementary campuses.
This student was one of many who urged the board not to shut the school down.
“Even if you do close Pinkerton, I thank you for keeping it open for so long. I hope you don’t close Pinkerton because it’s my home, that’s where I made so many friends and I have a big family over there,” she said.
Coppell ISD reported a $6.8 million budget deficit in its 2024-2025 budget.
Officials said consolidating Pinkerton with Wilson and Austin campuses has a cost savings of about $2 million. The decision also impacts the school’s baccalaureate program.
The board also planned to vote on whether to merge the bilingual, dual-language programs on two elementary campuses into one, that’s estimated to save about $280,000.
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