MISD Launches Boundary Review to Manage Campus Capacity

The Montgomery ISD board of trustees approved a multi-year schedule to redraw school boundaries, aiming to balance enrollment across the district. The process was set in motion at a special meeting on Nov. 3, where Chief of Staff Justin Marino presented the district’s enrollment data and a detailed roadmap for the coming two years.

The decision to revisit boundaries stems from shifting population trends. Long-range planning committees previously advised the district to optimize current infrastructure before seeking public approval for new construction. Marino noted that specific campuses are currently operating near or at full capacity. Oak Hills Junior High is nearing its limit, while Keenan and Lincoln elementary schools face similar pressures from local development. Conversely, Lonestar and Stewart Creek elementary schools have available space that could help absorb the excess students.

The district has outlined a strict timeline for the next eighteen months. In November 2026, the board will receive an updated demographic report and form an internal committee to evaluate short and long term needs. The Long-Range Planning Committee is scheduled to reconvene in December. A community survey will launch in January 2027 to establish guiding principles for the new map. By spring 2027, the district will draft potential boundary scenarios and gather further public feedback. The board intends to issue final recommendations in fall 2027, with any approved changes taking effect in August 2028.

The board committed to keeping the public informed throughout this period. Regular updates on the status of the boundary process will be provided from December 2026 through the fall of 2027.