Cragin Elementary PTO calls on TUSD to pause consolidation plans
Cragin Elementary PTO calls on TUSD to pause consolidation plans.
Writing on behalf of the school's PTO and parent community, Cragin PTO President Bridgett Patterson Maldonado is requesting the district visit the school and listen directly to families and teachers.
Patterson Maldonado said there is a deep respect for Blenman but critical concerns when it comes to consolidation, including student support.
The revenue generated by Cragin in fiscal year 2026's year-to-date is more than $270,000 below the school's maintenance and operation expenditures, according to TUSD's profit loss data.
District spokesperson Karla Escamilla has previously emphasized that although the expenditures exceed revenues, the budget capacity is allocated based on actual expenses needed to operate the school.
Next Tuesday, Oct. 27, is the first TUSD Governing Board meeting where district leadership will present the consolidation proposal to board members.
TUSD Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo plans to hold a press conference next week to address the proposed consolidations.