EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the circumstances surrounding the end of Tuesday night's meeting.
Corpus Christi Independent School District abruptly ended a community meeting at Haas Middle School on Tuesday night, cutting the session short by approximately 20 minutes after tensions escalated over families' concerns that they were being denied the opportunity to speak about potential school closures.
Families attending the meeting expressed frustration that the district was not allowing them to voice their concerns directly and was not reading their submitted questions in full, according to a viewer who attended and shared video with KRIS 6 News.
Haas Middle School is one of seven schools CCISD is considering closing as part of its school consolidation plan to address aging facilities and close a $27.5 million budget gap.
"We will remember this... you just walked out... you don't care," one person could be heard saying in the video as district officials ended the meeting and families exited.
According to a flyer on the CCISD website, the district says feedback from these community meetings will inform decisions as they work to provide high-quality learning experiences for all students.
Schools Under Consideration
The proposals, which would take effect beginning in August 2026 if approved, include four elementary schools — Fannin (built 1948), Kostoryz (1965), Sanders (1969) and Travis (1944) — and three middle schools — Browne (1964), Haas (1968) and Martin (1970).
If closures move forward, students would be rezoned to nearby campuses:
- Fannin → Berlanga, Garcia, Hicks elementary schools
- Kostoryz & Sanders → Dawson, Galvan, Los Encinos, Yeager elementary schools
- Travis → Allen, Houston, Shaw, Zavala elementary schools
- Browne & Haas Middle → Adkins, Grant, Hamlin middle schools
- Martin Middle → Cunningham and Driscoll middle schools
Remaining Community Meetings
- Jan. 7, 5 p.m. — Kostoryz Elementary School
- Jan. 8, 5 p.m. — Martin Middle School
How to Provide Feedback
Families can share their concerns through multiple channels:
- Text: (361) 600-3691
- Email: ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com
- Online: ccisd.us
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