By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews
McKINNEY, Texas — More than 1,000 MISD parents, staff, and community members have formally asked district leadership to pause the planned repurposing of Eddins, McNeil, and Wolford Elementary Schools, citing concerns about transparency, methodology, and a lack of detailed impact analyses. The petition, submitted by organizer Nix Beach to Superintendent Shawn Pratt and the Board of Trustees, requests the release of data used in the Elementary Facilities and Attendance Committee (EFAC) process and asks the district to allow a public review period before any final decisions take effect.
In the written request, Beach stated that the concerns stem from “transparency, consistency, and the methodology used to justify decisions that will displace more than 1,100 students.” The petition outlines five areas where signers are seeking additional documentation and explanation.
Petition Requests Release of Capacity Methodology
Petitioners are asking the district to publish the full methodology used to calculate campus utilization, including both design/building capacity and functional instructional capacity. Functional capacity typically accounts for class-size limits, program assignments, specialized support classrooms, and scheduling constraints. The petition seeks all capacity figures and assumptions used to determine utilization rates for the schools affected.
Request for EFAC Scoring Data and Rubric
The petition also calls for the release of raw EFAC scoring sheets, table-level inputs, and the weighted rubric used to rank campuses. During EFAC’s public meetings, MISD provided summary findings but did not publish the underlying scoring calculations. Petitioners say this information is necessary for the public to understand how the stated criteria produced the final recommendations.
Campus Impact Statements Requested
Families are also seeking campus-level impact statements addressing how the reassignment of more than 1,100 students may affect transportation, special education services, English learner support, feeder patterns, academic continuity, and social-emotional considerations. Petitioners note that no comprehensive public reports covering these areas have been released.
Financial Breakdown of Projected Savings
While MISD has said the repurposing plan will result in cost savings, the petition requests a line-item financial explanation showing what expenses will be eliminated, what costs will remain, new expenses resulting from the transition, and the net savings expected after implementation.
Clarification on Enrollment Trends and Weighting
Petitioners are also seeking clarification on how enrollment trends, open-enrollment policies, “Choose McKinney” transfers, and shifts to private or charter schools were weighted in determining which campuses were recommended for closure.
Updated Projections Shared With TX3DNews Show Receiving Campuses Operating Near Upper Capacity
Separate from the petition, updated enrollment and capacity projections dated Dec. 3, 2025, and shared with TX3DNews indicate that several campuses expected to receive reassigned students under the current plan would operate at high utilization levels, with several receiving campuses listed in the 90% to 100% utilization range, according to the figures presented.
Under the projections, multiple receiving campuses — including Bennett, Glen Oaks, Walker, and others — are listed as operating near or above 90% utilization. One campus is shown exceeding capacity under the model, while several others approach the upper limits of available space. These figures have prompted questions in the community about whether the plan would reduce overcrowding overall or shift enrollment pressure to other parts of the district.
The projections reviewed by TX3DNews list enrollment and utilization figures for assigned attendance areas and do not include a separate line item for future “Choose McKinney” transfer enrollment, which currently totals more than 3,600 students districtwide.
Childcare Program and Boundary Questions
According to the planning materials, Bennett’s recently launched childcare program is slated for discontinuation. Families are seeking clarification from the district on whether the change is related to capacity constraints under the current plan and what alternative childcare options may be available.
Boundary configurations included in the planning materials have also raised questions. Some proposed maps would split existing neighborhoods, resulting in students who currently attend elementary school together being assigned to different middle schools. Community members have asked MISD to explain the rationale for these divisions and whether alternative boundary configurations were evaluated.
Questions About Alternative Scenarios
The updated projections also reference a scenario in which only two campuses are repurposed rather than three. Under that model, Wolford Elementary would remain open with projected utilization below the upper capacity range, while several receiving campuses would operate at lower utilization levels than under the current three-campus proposal. Community members are asking whether MISD evaluated this option and why it was not advanced.
District Response
After TX3DNews submitted questions, McKinney ISD confirmed receipt of the petition and said the information has been shared with the Board of Trustees.
In a written statement, Superintendent Shawn Pratt said the district is “processing all information requests in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act” and is “providing as much information as possible during Board meetings.” He also said MISD has held community input meetings to answer questions and gather feedback throughout the decision-making process.
Pratt said the Board of Trustees plans to address rezoning options at its next meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, and directed families seeking additional information to the district’s EFAC webpage outlining the proposed scenarios.
The district’s response did not directly address specific requests raised in the petition, including the release of raw EFAC scoring data, detailed capacity methodology, campus-level impact statements, or a line-item breakdown of projected savings.