Parents said they felt blindsided by the proposal, and some protested to keep their schools open.
In February, HISD’s state-appointed board of managers approved closing 12 schools due to enrollment declines and aging facilities. On the closure list were: Nat Q. Henderson Elementary, Port Houston Elementary, Ross Elementary, Burrus Elementary, Franklin Elementary, Alcott Elementary and Briscoe Elementary School.
The district will co-locate five campuses: Fleming and McReynolds middle schools, Hobby and Cage elementary schools and Middle College High School at Houston Community College Gulfton. Those schools will share facilities at existing HISD campuses while retaining their name, principals and staff.