Plano ISD To Close 4 Schools, Move Elementary School for the Deaf

The Plano ISD school board has voted to close Davis Elementary School , Forman Elementary School, Carpenter Middle School and Armstrong Middle School. The unanimous vote came after more than four hours of deliberation during a special called meeting on Monday. The closures will take effect for the 2025–26 school year.

Parents, staff and members of the community had an opportunity to voice their concerns to PISD board members prior to the closed session. But as the evening went on, passion turned into frustration as attendees slowly trickled out of the meeting before the vote was announced. “I think it's devastating for the people who are served by the special program that's there. People move to Plano specifically for that purpose.” – Anna Buckhaller, Plano ISD parentA Facebook group called “Save Davis Elementary” has kept parents informed, while a Change.

The RDSPD at Davis Elementary is known for its unique environment and culture that brings together deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students in classrooms. Most important, the majority of staff and itinerant teachers at Davis specialize in deaf education.

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