NEISD committee recommends closure of schools next school year [Video]

NEISD said the Long-Range Efficiency Committee spent several months looking at the data from several factors, ultimately finding that consolidation is necessary.

SAN ANTONIO — North East Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Sean Maika announced Monday a plan to close three schools for consolidation into other campuses in the upcoming school year.

NEISD said its Long-Range Efficiency Committee spent several months looking at the data from several factors including facility assessment, district budget, costs per student, enrollment and capacity. The committee ultimately found that campus consolidation is necessary.

“I take our responsibility to our children and community seriously. And while this is a difficult process, we must be good stewards of our taxpayer money,” Dr. Maika said in the announcement.

The following three campuses have been identified for consolidation into other campuses: