Mayor Kirk Watson has released a plan to prevent the state from taking over a school district. The plan involves closing two middle schools that have triggered the state's takeover law due to poor performance. These schools, Webb and Burnet middle schools, received preliminary failing accountability ratings for the 2025-26 school year.
The mayor's plan relies on a parent petition to close the schools, citing a little-known state rule. The school district has until September 11 to appeal the preliminary ratings. If the ratings become final, the state is required to intervene.
Further details about the plan and the potential state intervention are available. The plan aims to keep the school district independent, and its success depends on support from parents.
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