After several weeks of debate and community organizing over possible school closures, the Houston Independent School Board held a vote on Thursday evening to close Dobson Elementary and to re-purpose Jones High School. However, before the vote community anger was very evident. For a recap, see the collection of reporting below, particularly from the Houston Chronicle’s Ericka Mellon, who details other issues on Thursday nights agenda.
FURTHER COVERAGE:
- HISD votes to close Dodson, repurpose Jones (Houston Chronicle)
- Houston School Board Votes To Save One School, Close Another (Houston Public Media)
- HISD decides to repurpose Jones High School, close Dodson Elementary School (KTRK 13 News)
- Parents feel ‘cheated’ after vote to close Dodson Elementary, repurpose Jones HS (KHOU 11 News)
- Audience Erupts in “Fire Terry Grier” Chant, as HISD School Board Closes Dobson, Saves Jones – Sort of (Houston Press)