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Fort Worth ISD Eyes Staff Cuts, School Closures
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Fort Worth Independent School District faces potential staff cuts and school closures at Tuesdays board meeting. Superintendent Doctor Pete Licata aims to streamline operations amid budget pressures, targeting roles like emergent bilingual staff, speech therapy assistants, and special education workers. Parents express concerns about job security for teachers and the impact on vulnerable students. The board will also vote on closing International Newcomer Academy and merging De Zavala Elementary. If approved, closures begin in June 2026. The public meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at district headquarters.
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