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News Release

Board of Trustees Authorize Further Development of Restructuring Proposal

October 26, 2009 - The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees this evening authorized administration to further develop the details and timeline of a proposed restructuring plan. The proposal is a modified version of what was called “Plan 3”, the option receiving the most support in the eight public meetings held in August and September. A community-based committee made adjustments to the proposal, based on input from the community meetings, including keeping open Sam Houston High School. Under the proposal, no high schools would be closed.  

“The work of Phase III’s boundary and facility recommendations is complete, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the community-based committee,” said Dr. Robert Durón, SAISD superintendent.  “Administration will now move forward to further develop the details on how and when this plan could be implemented, including the long-term vision of enhanced educational offerings for students in all grade levels.” 

The proposal calls for 13 fewer schools over the next 10 years, the adjustment of 10 schools’ grade levels or focus, and the upgrading and modernization of campuses. Under the proposal, the District would have seven traditional high schools, 11 middle schools, 40 elementary schools, seven PK-8 schools, five special-focus schools, and four Early Childhood Education Centers.  If fully implemented, the plan could save the District at least $30 million annually. 

Phase IV of the process that is now underway involves further detailed analysis on: the standard and special programs to be offered at each campus; facility recommendations including specific additions and renovations; transportation considerations; cost estimates for additions, renovations and land acquisition; and the proposed sequence of project implementation. 

“We expect to update the Board in January and complete the work of Phase IV in the Spring semester,” Duron said. “It is at the completion of Phase IV that we will ask our Board for their approval of a final restructuring plan. This plan is our opportunity to not only adapt the District to the greatly changed enrollment and population patterns and generate significant savings – but to significantly invest in programs and technology and provide the teaching and learning environment that all of our students need and deserve.” 

If approved, the restructuring plan would be implemented in phases over 10 years.  The Board would re-evaluate the plan every one to two years against any significant changes within the community, to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the District and our students.  

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Proposal details follow (A more detailed listing is attached)  

The 13 schools not in the proposal are: Austin Academy, Ball ES, Brewer ES, Green ES, Huppertz ES, Neal ES, Nelson ES, Smith ES, Steele ES, Stewart ES, Storm Academy, Washington ES and W.W. White ES.

The remaining 74 schools are as follows:

• High Schools (7):  Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Highlands, Sam Houston, Jefferson and Lanier.
  
  
• Middle Schools (11):  Davis, H. Rogers, Harris, Irving, Longfellow, Lowell, Page, Poe, Tafolla, Twain and Whittier. 
  
  
• Elementary Schools (40):  Connell (formerly MS), Wheatley (formerly MS), Arnold, Barkley/Ruiz, Baskin, Beacon Hill, Bowden, Briscoe, Cameron, Collins Garden, Cotton, Crockett, De Zavala, Fenwick, Forbes, Foster, Franklin, Gates, Graebner, Herff, Highland Hills, Highland Park, Hillcrest, Hirsch, Japhet, Kelly, Lamar, Madison, Margil, Maverick, Miller, Ogden, Pershing, Riverside Park, Rodriguez, S. King, Schenck, W. Rogers, Wilson and Woodlawn Hills.
  
  
• PK-8 Schools (7):  Rhodes, Bonham, Hawthorne, J.T. Brackenridge, Mission, M.L. King and Woodlawn.
  
  
• Special Purpose Schools (5):  Fox Tech, Douglass, YWLA at Mann, Early College High School at Travis, and Navarro.
  
  
• Early Childhood Education Centers (4):  Carvajal, Tynan, Knox and Carroll.