Wichita Falls ISD将关闭Jefferson小学,因为翻修费用短缺2 400万美元。 Wichita Falls ISD to close Jefferson Elementary due to $2.4M shortfall from renovation costs.

Wichita Falls独立学校区计划在2025-2026学年结束时关闭Jefferson小学,原因是预算短缺240万美元,其中部分来自McNiel初中翻修工程的1 200万美元,只有1 000万美元由一份税单支付。 The Wichita Falls Independent School District plans to close Jefferson Elementary at the end of the 2025-2026 school year due to a $2.4 million budget shortfall, partly from $12 million in renovations to McNiel Junior High School, only $10 million of which was covered by a tax note. 该区将保留Jefferson校园的所有权,并正在开张McNiel小学。 The district will retain ownership of the Jefferson campus and is opening McNiel Elementary. Donny Lee警司警告说,关闭可能迫使该区动用5 700万美元的雨季基金,从而危及预算平衡。 Superintendent Donny Lee warned the closure could force the district to dip into its $57 million rainy day fund, risking a balanced budget. 计划举行闭幕仪式,但尚未确定日期。 A closing ceremony is planned, but no date has been set.