Hillsborough County School Board Votes on Major Boundary Changes

0:00Hillsboro County School Board votes Tuesday on big boundary changes hitting over a dozen schools next year. The goal is boosting efficiency district-wide. Key shift turns sulfur springs K-8 into an elementary only, sending middle school kids elsewhere. Nine overcrowded spots get tweaks and three schools close completely. Graham Elementary and Madison Middle shut down because they're way under capacity. Pizza K-8 on the University of South Florida campus ends, too, since its lease expires. This shuffle moves hundreds of students around, under one plan, up for final approval. Parents as sulfur springs are fired up, with the PTA leading the charge. They worry about splitting siblings, longer bus rides, and the emotional hit on kids who've been there since kindergarten. One mom called a traumatic, demanding clear details on class sizes and transitions. District officials explain middle school enrollment. There is low just 120 kids from sixth to eighth grade, about 40 per grade.

1:01That means fewer electives and programs compared to bigger schools. They say relocating those students opens up better options. All eyes on Tuesday's vote to lock this in. Families want answers now to prep for whatever comes next school year. Local news powered by AI. This is Tampa Bay News today. I'm Corey with the story.