The closures, which primarily impact elementary campuses, are part of Fort Worth ISD's broader Facilities Master Plan.

Students urged FWISD to keep their schools open. Hours later, trustees voted unanimously to close 14 more campuses by 2029.

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board voted Tuesday to approve a plan to close 16 schools over the next four years. The closures the board approved Tuesday are in addition to two others the board had already approved. District officials say the cuts will allow them to redirect millions of dollars toward academic priorities.