CCISD officials are asking for public input at local meetings as they debate closing seven aging campuses due to a $27.5 million budget deficit.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District has announced public meeting times across the city over the next month, where officials will seek public input regarding CCISD’s “School Consolidation Plan”, which may see the closure of seven aging campuses due to a $27.5M budget deficit.

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Community meetings will be held in December and early January to share information and gather public input. 


DECEMBER

5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4
Travis Elementary School5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9
Browne Middle School5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16
Fannin Middle School5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18
Sanders Middle School


JANUARY

6 p.m., Monday, January 5
Virtual Meeting5 p.m., Tuesday, January 6
Haas Middle School5 p.m., Wednesday, January 7
Kostoryz Elementary School5 p.m., Thursday, January 8
Martin Middle School


“Your feedback will inform decisions as we strive to provide the high quality learning experiences for all of our students,” CCISD said in the post sent out on Tuesday.

Trustees held a workshop on Nov. 20  to review long-term options, though no board action was taken, according to a letter from CCISD.

District officials said the discussion focused on evaluating buildings constructed between the 1940s and 1970s, along with potential rezoning plans that would begin in August 2026 if any options move forward.

CCISD said that the following schools were discussed during the workshop as they begin to explore possible options for “addressing district challenges”.

• Closing Fannin ES (built 1948), with students rezoned to Berlanga, Garcia and Hicks ES, beginning August 2026.

• Closing Kostoryz ES (built 1965), with students rezoned to Dawson, Galvan, Los Encinos, and Yeager ES, beginning August 2026.

• Closing Sanders ES (built 1969), with students rezoned to Dawson, Galvan, Los Encinos, and Yeager ES, beginning August 2026.

• Closing Travis ES (built 1944), with students rezoned to Allen, Houston, Shaw and Zavala ES, beginning August 2026.

• Closing Browne MS (built 1964), with students rezoned to Adkins, Grant and Hamlin, beginning August 2026.

• Closing Haas MS (built 1968), with students rezoned to Adkins, Grant and Hamlin MS, beginning August 2026.

• Closing Martin MS (built 1970), with students rezoned to Cunningham and Driscoll MS, beginning August 2026.

The letter emphasized that the workshop was the beginning of a months-long process and that no decisions have been made. Trustees requested more information and community feedback before taking any action.

CCISD acknowledged that school closures can be emotional for families and staff but said the financial pressures and aging facilities require a serious review of options.

“We understand our schools are home to cherished memories and traditions,” the district wrote in a message to staff and families, adding that the goal is to ensure CCISD’s long-term financial stability and meet student needs.

The letter also stated that staff in good standing who are affected by the changes will be afforded the opportunity to remain employed by the district. 

“We take seriously our role as the area’s largest employer, and we want to reassure the community that, should any of the options above move forward, affected employees who are in good standing would continue to have the opportunity to remain employed with CCISD.”

Presentations, FAQs and related materials will be posted at ccisd.us. The district also invited questions and comments via text at 361-600-3691 or email at ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com.