# Pflugerville ISD Shuts Down 4 Elementary Schools

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-15T04:31:27+00:00
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## Resource

Pflugerville ISD Trustees Vote to Close Four Elementary Schools Amid Financial Struggles In a contentious decision, Pflugerville Independent School District trustees have voted to shut down four elementary schools starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The schools on the chopping block are Windermere, Dessau, Pflugerville, and Parmer Lane elementaries. The move is part of a plan to optimize operations and address an eleven million dollar deficit, with an eighteen million dollar shortfall projected for next year. Parents and teachers expressed frustration over the decision, citing lack of communication and shaky state funding. Despite the backlash, trustees stressed the importance of acting now to avoid worse cuts in the future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d8dcf4b8233d9819

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