Some Coppell ISD parents say they are worried their district is making moves to close the aging but successful Pinkerton Elementary School campus.
It's the top performing elementary school in Coppell ISD; one of the top in the state, even. So, why would the district close its doors?"Just the fact that option was on the table made many Pinkerton parents like myself upset. How is that even an option?" asked Ted Emrich, a parent at Pinkerton.
The district hasn't said Pinkerton is closing at all. They're thinking about taking out a bond to improve buildings on campus and expand their pre-K program, as well as other wish list items. The district asked the community for input on what to do with the money. A committee came up with ideas, and when it came to Elementary schools, three of four scenarios presented to parents include the wording"close or repurposing one school."
Crown jewel or not, Pinkerton's building is 82 years old and in the worst condition compared to others in the district, according to district data. "We have kindergarteners, first graders coming home crying to the parents going, 'why is my school closing?' We just finally got over COVID; the kids suffered a huge loss. To bring this in now is extremely insensitive," said Julie Waters, a parent at the school.
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