The Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) Board of Trustees has approved key components of the district’s Long-Range Boundary Planning (LRBP) process tonight, after nearly a year of community engagement, data analysis, and careful consideration of enrollment trends across the district. Approvals include:
- Closure/consolidation of seven elementary schools:
- Austin Parkway Elementary
- Dulles Elementary
- Fleming Elementary
- Glover Elementary
- Mission West Elementary
- Ridgegate Elementary
- Sugar Mill Elementary
- Implementation of districtwide elementary attendance boundary changes, and
- Attendance boundaries for the opening of Amy Coleman Middle School
The approved plan is designed to better align campus capacity with student enrollment, strengthen educational programs, and ensure district resources are used responsibly while continuing to provide high-quality learning environments for all students.
The LRBP process included extensive input from the district boundary planner, School Boundary Advisory Committee (SBAC), and district staff, along with opportunities for community members to provide feedback through public meetings and surveys. The Board’s action reflects a commitment to making thoughtful decisions that position Fort Bend ISD for long-term stability and student success.
“These decisions are never easy because they affect schools and communities that people care deeply about,” said Dr. Marc Smith, Superintendent of Schools. “Throughout this process, our focus has remained on doing what is best for students, both today and in the years ahead. By aligning our campuses with current enrollment trends, we can strengthen academic programs, maximize resources, and ensure every student has access to the opportunities they deserve,” he added.
The Board also approved the attendance boundaries for Amy Coleman Middle School, which will open for the 2026-27 academic year. The new campus will help balance enrollment across nearby middle schools while providing students with modern learning spaces designed to support collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.
Board President Kristin Tassin acknowledged the emotional impact of the decisions while emphasizing the Board’s responsibility to steward the district’s future.
“Our schools are at the heart of our communities, which is why decisions like this carry so much weight,” said Tassin. “The Board of Trustees approached this process with great care, listening to families, reviewing the data, and asking difficult questions. Ultimately, our responsibility is to ensure Fort Bend ISD remains strong for generations of students. Tonight’s action reflects our commitment to making thoughtful, forward-looking decisions that support students, staff, and the long-term health of our district,” she added.
District leaders will begin working closely with affected campuses and families to support a smooth transition ahead of the 2026–27 school year. Additional information, including transition timelines and campus support plans, will be shared with families in the coming weeks.
More information about the Long-Range Boundary Planning process, boundary changes, and closures/consolidations can be found at www.fortbendisd.com/
