You may have heard in the news that the Austin Independent School District was considering closing some of its best elementary schools.  All of south central Austin’s elementary schools were indeed included on a task force’s list of schools slated for possible closure.  However, as a parent and as a real estate investor you can feel confident that south central Austin is still a terrific place for families and the home of some of Austin and Central Texas’ best schools.  In fact, Barton Hills Elementary (hyperlink: http://www.statesman.com/news/local/children-at-risk-study-elementary-search-1423797.html) was recently named the 10th best elementary in all of Central Texas, not just in Austin.

While the task force’s recommendation was not binding and was not been approved by the AISD Board of Trustees or superintendent, even the possibility of change to our beloved schools resulted in an incredible outpouring of love and support from parents, businesses, and students themselves.  The south central Austin community was tight-knit before this scare.  We are even tighter now and even more committed to ensuring a terrific education for our children and to keeping our schools well-supported and vibrant for decades to come.
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