• Superintendent Romo will provide a recommendation to the Governing Board prior to Fall Break at the board meeting on October 6. No vote will occur at this meeting on school consolidation.

• Governing Board will hold a town hall meeting at least 10 days prior to the Board meeting wherein they will vote. Those dates will be posted as soon as they are scheduled.

1. Teaching & Learning

• High-quality teachers and staff: Many emphasized that excellent, caring, and consistent teachers are the single biggest factor in student success.

• Small class sizes: Strongly valued for allowing individualized attention, small-group instruction, and stronger teacher-student relationships.

• Discovery, advanced, and non-traditional programs: Families want continued access to Discovery, STEM/STEAM, arts, clubs, and other enrichment opportunities.

• Support for special education and diverse learners: Parents strongly voiced the need to keep special education staff, programs, and related services intact, with consistency for students who rely on them.

2. School Culture & Values

• Respect, safety, and belonging: A safe, bully-free environment with positive behavior supports (PBIS) and strong discipline policies were mentioned repeatedly.

• Integrity, honesty, accountability: Respondents want schools to uphold values of fairness, responsibility, and character education.

• Student-centered focus: Families want to feel that decisions prioritize children’s learning and well-being—not finances or politics.

3. Traditions & Community Events

• Family-centered activities: Book fairs, fall carnivals, pajama days, Halloween parades, monthly assemblies, and school dances were all named as meaningful.

• School spirit: Spirit weeks, pep rallies, student leadership programs, and recognition events foster a sense of belonging and pride.

• Parent involvement: PTOs, volunteer opportunities, and school-family partnerships are seen as essential traditions to maintain.

4. Communication & Relationships

• Clear and consistent communication: Parents want ongoing, honest, and timely communication from schools and the district.

• Partnership with families: Families value when teachers and administrators know their children personally, maintain open dialogue, and include parents in decisions.

• Transparency during change: Many urged the district to acknowledge the emotional impact of consolidation, and to provide stability (e.g., keeping familiar teachers with students).

5. Facilities & Environment

• Safe, well-kept campuses: Families emphasized the importance of physical safety, security measures, and attractive environments.

• Age-appropriate placements: Concerns about moving 6th grade into middle school—parents worry about maturity gaps, bullying, and students “just becoming a number.”

6. Concerns & Emotional Impact

• Loss of school identity: Many families expressed grief, anger, and even betrayal over the closure of beloved schools. They fear losing traditions, trusted teachers, and the “family feel.”

• Stability for students: Parents pleaded for continuity of key teachers, counselors, and support staff during consolidation.

• Mental health & belonging: Repeated concerns about bullying, emotional safety, and the need for schools to feel like welcoming communities.

7. Hopes for the Future

• Equity and inclusion: Calls for supporting students of all backgrounds, ensuring fairness, and addressing diverse needs.

• Growth mindset: Some see consolidation as an opportunity to combine the best of each school and create new traditions together.

• Extracurricular opportunities: Strong desire to keep and expand sports, music, arts, clubs, and leadership programs that help students thrive beyond academics.