Editor's Note: The video above is from KXAN's newscast on Oct. 16, 2025.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With a decision less than a month away, Austin Independent School District is still in the process of talking with district parents and staff about their consolidation plans.

"Austin loves our public schools, our community chooses our public schools and shows up for our public schools," said AISD Trustee Lynn Boswell earlier this month.

But now some parents could pull their kids out of the district altogether after AISD released their draft plan, which would close 13 schools and move kids and teachers around the district.

Some parents tell KXAN they are already looking into other options outside AISD, while some are waiting to see what happens Nov. 20 when trustees vote on a plan.

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