SMCPS work session: district will monitor enrollment; White Marsh Elementary flagged as potential closure if declines continue At a Feb. 4 work session, Canon Design and St. Mary's County Public Schools staff recommended monitoring enrollment for two years and advanced a plan that could close White Marsh Elementary by 2028 if student counts do not recover; staff proposed a phased approach for any high-school redistricting and outlined costs, transportation scenarios and notification timelines.

The future of White Marsh Elementary hangs in the balance as declining enrollment may lead to its closure by 2028, prompting urgent community discussions on school priorities and potential savings.

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Pasco finance director reports stronger fund balances, highlights enrollment dip to monitor The districts executive director of financial services reported a stronger financial position compared with a year earlier: a $19.4 million general fund balance (5.88% of expenditures), $11.8M debt service fund, and a capital projects fund reduced to $50M following construction of two high schools; the director urged monitoring of a January enrollment dip and outlined plans for a fiscal dashboard and more frequent reporting.

Pasco School District's finance director reports significant improvements in fund balances, but a concerning dip in enrollment calls for immediate attention!

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Prosper ISD delays Watkins Middle opening, adopts 2026–27 middle‑school boundaries Trustees voted unanimously Nov. 17 to delay the opening of Watkins Middle School until 2027–28 and to approve new 2026–27 middle‑school attendance boundaries intended to relieve Rogers and Jones and staff for Bridges Middle School, citing slowed housing starts and budget savings without cuts to programs.

Prosper ISD has made a bold move to delay the opening of Watkins Middle School until 2027, aiming to save money while ensuring no cuts to vital programs.

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