North Texas school district leaders are defending a proposal that would close two elementary schools due to budget constraints.

On Monday night, dozens of families spoke out against the plan at the first Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board meeting since the recommendation was announced.

“Our community is frustrated and exhausted from being kept in the dark,” said Renee Hart.

“Closing a school like Bransford doesn’t show a strong district; it shows a district giving up,” said Maggie Taylor.

In an overflowing room, 70 public speakers took the podium to address the proposal to close Dove and Bransford elementary schools.

“The community is here tonight to say that we all cast a vote of no confidence in this board,” said Katherine Parks. “This needs to be redone with leaders that honor their o

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