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In Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, we are determined to ensure the future success of our students and school district. We take this responsibility seriously and believe it is important to plan for the learners of tomorrow.
Like several districts throughout the region and state, CFBISD is facing financial, infrastructure and enrollment challenges. Long-term planning is key to tackling these issues, which is why the district is undergoing a facilities future planning process for potential school consolidation.
At this time, we are actively analyzing demographic data and committee-developed criteria. It is important to note that no decisions have been made for potential school consolidation.
Starting the process
In October 2023, CFB began a months-long process of intensive data review. Among the factors considered were student demographics, enrollment trends, capacity of district facilities, how the facilities are used, academic programming, and cost of delivery.
Research showed that 23 out of 34 CFBISD schools were being utilized at 75% capacity or less. That excess capacity translates to 9,800 empty seats across district campuses.
An October 2024 demographer report presented a diminishing population of CFB student enrollment due to many factors, including lower birth rates and economic trends. While the declining enrollment in CFBISD has trended at a less severe rate than most neighboring North Texas districts, this community is evolving.
This data provided a comprehensive overview and revealed the urgent need to take action now for a successful future. To help guide the district’s direction, a Facility Planning Advisory Group was formed.
Facility Planning Advisory Group
The Facility Planning Advisory Group consisted of community members, staff members, business partners and students. The committee’s purpose was to define the criteria for CFB to make building and facility decisions, and take those recommendations to the board.
After attending three meetings from October through December, the group reached a consensus and established a four-point criteria that will be used to develop consolidation recommendations:
Next steps
The district is currently developing a comprehensive report, guided by the demographer’s data and committee-established criteria. This report will include consolidation and rezoning recommendations to be presented at the February Board of Trustees meeting. Following the presentation, the district will host listening tours at the campuses identified to allow families who may be impacted opportunities to learn more and ask questions.
Trustees will then vote on the recommendation proposal during the March board meeting, before the 2025-26 enrollment season begins.
Stay informed
It is of utmost priority to keep our CFBISD families informed. Our commitment is to provide transparent communication regarding the facility planning for future success process. We ask for your partnership in helping us share accurate information with our community.
Review frequently asked questions, download printable informational English and Spanish flyers, and get the latest updates as they are received on the Facility Planning for Future Success webpage.
For questions or concerns, please call Ask CFB at (972) 968-6101 or email askcfb@cfbisd.edu.
