Judson ISD Votes 5–2 to Close Three Elementary Schools Next Year

Overview

• Ed Franz, Rolling Meadows and Park Village elementary schools will shut down next school year following the board’s 5–2 vote.
• Trustees previously approved closing Judson Middle School, with all four closures projected to save about $7 million toward the deficit.
• Dozens of parents, students and staff opposed the plan, and a motion to delay the Rolling Meadows decision failed on a 2–5 vote.
• District leaders say the selections followed reviews of enrollment trends, campus capacity, travel distances, facility age and operating costs.
• Interim Superintendent Robert Jaklich was appointed last week as leadership changes continue, and the district plans community meetings on future use of the vacated campuses.