Nine of the 12 schools closed by Houston ISD ahead of the 2026-27 school year could now be sold after the district’s board of managers declared the facilities “surplus" property during its Aug. 13 meeting.
Remember this?
On Feb. 26, HISD’s board of managers unanimously voted to close 12 schools in June—a choice district leaders said will save HISD $14.6 million to $20 million, as previously reported by Community Impact. Seven of the schools closed permanently, while the remaining schools were co-located at a separate campus.
The big picture
On Aug. 13, the board of managers unanimously voted to declare the properties as surplus. HISD staff said the designation means the properties will be considered for sale, but the facilities could potentially be turned into community centers or affordable housing.
Diving in deeper
According to Aug. 13 meeting documents, the closed schools that were declared as surplus are:
- Alcott Elementary
- Briscoe Elementary
- Burrus Elementary
- Franklin Elementary
- Henderson Elementary
- Port Houston Elementary
- Ross Elementary
- Cage Elementary
- Fleming Middle
Other facilities that were also declared as surplus are:
- Dodson Facility
- Velasco Warehouse
- West area office
Stay tuned
According to HISD staff’s Aug. 13 presentation, the board of managers will need to approve potential sale transactions for the facilities before they are completed.
