A decision months in the making, and heavily disputed, CCISD officials have voted to close all 7 campuses that were being discussed for consolidation today.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Monday night to close seven campuses across the district, finalizing a consolidation plan that will take effect in August 2026.

District leaders say the decision was driven by declining enrollment, aging facilities, rising operational costs and a projected $27.5 million budget deficit.

The list of consolidations was voted on as one item, which surprised several board members, including Vice President of the Board Marty Bell 

“I thought we were voting on these individually,” Bell said. 

Board members brought motions to separate schools from the list. Those motions did not pass.

The board approved the closure of the following campuses:

Fannin Elementary School (built 1948). Students will be rezoned to Berlanga, Garcia and Hicks elementary schools.

Kostoryz Elementary School (built 1965). Students will be rezoned to Dawson, Galvan, Los Encinos and Yeager elementary schools.

Sanders Elementary School (built 1969). Students will be rezoned to Dawson, Galvan, Los Encinos and Yeager elementary schools.

Travis Elementary School (built 1980). Students will be rezoned to Allen, Houston, Shaw and Zavala elementary schools.

Browne Middle School (built 1964). Students will be rezoned to Adkins, Grant and Hamlin middle schools.

Haas Middle School (built 1968). Students will be rezoned to Adkins, Grant and Hamlin middle schools.

Martin Middle School (built 1970). Students will be rezoned to Cunningham and Driscoll middle schools.

Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Sandra Clement said the district gathered community feedback during eight public meetings held in December and January before trustees took action.

Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez previously told the board that CCISD is facing significant financial pressure tied to reduced state funding, declining student enrollment and rising operating expenses.

District officials said rezoning, transportation changes and staffing transitions will be finalized in the coming months. Staff members impacted by the closures will be offered opportunities to transfer to other campuses where positions are available.

The closures mark one of the largest campus consolidation efforts in CCISD’s recent history.