Austin ISD bond funds tied to campuses slated for closure draw fire

More than $95 million of a $2.4 billion 2022 bond had already been spent or committed to renovations at campuses that will be closed, including Oak Springs Elementary. The district plans to shutter 10 schools after the 2025-26 year to address a nearly $20 million deficit, prompting criticism that bond dollars were wasted on facilities that will not be used. District leaders say remaining bond funds will be redirected to benefit students, with community oversight guiding decisions on options like continuing improvements, relocating students, or selling properties.