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New elementary attendance zones approved
What happened
On April 20, 2026 the board approved new elementary attendance zones after Buckland's closure, splitting the county between Gatesville Elementary and T. S. Cooper Elementary. Families were to get letters.
Why it matters to families
The zones decide which elementary school each child attends.
The evidence
The April 20 recording shows staff describing the new east-west boundary and the consent agenda approval that included the school assignment regulation and maps.
The source
April 20, 2026 regular board meeting (recording)See the full record for Gates County Schools.
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