Fort Worth ISD Votes on Staff Cuts, School Closure

0:00Fort Worth Independent School District is gearing up for another round of staff cuts and a school closure under its new state appointed leaders. The Board of Managers will vote on April 28th to reduce positions in talent management, communications, and community partnerships, and financial services. That includes impacts at the International Newcomer Academy, a Southeast Fort Worth campus serving Refugee and immigrant kids in 6-9th grade, which leaders want to shut down by June. This comes right after they announce the Academy's closure at a community meeting Tuesday 9. District records show dozens of roles on the chopping block, from bilingual program directors and coordinators to special education therapists and equity specialists. Officials say it's all about tackling falling enrollment, boosting efficiency, and shifting money straight to classrooms. Families and staff are feeling the heat, especially in immigrant support programs that have been key for newcomers. The communications department alone lists 15 employees online, plus a vacant spot.

1:03This is the second big vote on cuts and changes in just a month, stirring up worries about broader impacts on kids and services. Meanwhile, the agenda also covers updating the district's facility master plan, which eyes more than 18 school closures district-wide through. 2029 They'll discuss Superintendent Peter Lakata's contract, too, as the state takeover ramps up. Call this unfold at the 5.30 p.m. meeting on April 28th, with a 9-person board led by Pete Jaren steering the ship after Texas. Stepton over repeated school failures. These moves signal deep changes ahead for Fort Worth schools. Dallas News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.