SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Families of Sky Harbour Elementary School said they\u2019re feeling frustrated. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is your biggest concern about the possibility of Sky Harbour closing?\u201d KSAT Reporter Avery Everett asked parents in the pickup line. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur students,\u201d one parent, Ashley McDonald, said. <\/p>\n
Southwest Independent School District is working on a proposal that would close one of its campuses: Sky Harbour Elementary. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what we know about the proposal: <\/p>\n
The district cites declining enrollment, financial concerns and structural challenges as all reasons why they\u2019re recommending this \u201crebalancing proposal\u201d <\/p>\n
The plan would place students from Sky Harbour into nearby schools and close that campus<\/p>\n
The decision still needs to be voted on by the Board of Trustees<\/p>\n
The district lays out its plan here<\/a>, but parents we spoke to said they still haven\u2019t come to peace with it. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m in shock,\u201d parent Elizabeth Betancourt said. <\/p>\n This discussion first began when parents received a letter in October inviting them to a meeting on Nov. 5. KSAT was informed that the meeting revealed the possibility of closure. <\/p>\n On Nov. 10, parents and students protested outside the school. <\/p>\n \u201cI know every school is gonna have a teacher and somebody to educate them, but do they know the needs of my child?\u201d Betancourt said. <\/p>\n A district spokesperson responded to our questions about the protest, saying in part, \u201cWe know how much this campus means to our families, and we understand that some parents and community members have chosen to share their feelings.\u201d <\/p>\n The district\u2019s statement went on to say the following: <\/p>\n \u201cRight now, the campus closure is only a proposal, no final decisions have been made. We\u2019re continuing to talk with families, listen to feedback, and answer questions as we work together to make the best decisions for our students. To help keep everyone informed, the district has created a webpage dedicated to the proposal, where families can find updates, key dates, and answers to frequently asked questions.\u201d<\/p>\n