Panda Path School News Today

Spring Branch ISD's board meeting ended with trustees voting to close two schools and end charter programs to address a $35 million budget deficit.

Spring Branch ISD voted Monday night to close the two schools and end its partnership with YES Prep and KIPP due to budget cuts blamed on state leaders.

More than 2,100 students will be impacted by the shuttering of two campuses and charter school programs at three other schools in the West Houston district, which is cutting costs in anticipation of a $35 million budget shortfall for the 2024-25 school year. Spring Branch ISD leaders say Texas officials are to blame for not providing more funding for public schools.

Spring Branch ISD announced the second phase of budget cut proposals as they face a shortfall of $35 million.

Spring Branch parents and students were at the forefront of a board meeting shutdown Monday ahead of discussions on closing a number of economically disadvantaged schools to address a multi-million dollar budget deficit.

Terrance Elementary School parents have been waiting for a redevelopment elementary school since voters approved a bond in 2017.

Spring Branch ISD voted Monday night to postpone closing Treasure Forest Elementary and Panda Path School for Early Learning.