Petrolia (Texas) district asks neighboring system to consider consolidation

From The Wichita Falls Times-Record-News: Petrolia (Texas) School Superintendent Derrith Welch is asking the Byers district to consider consolidating the two school districts.

Earlier: Byers school district officials admit there's a chance of consolidation in the near future in the face of expected state education budget cuts. The district, with 74 enrolled students, has two primary concerns — years of declining enrollment, and an estimated loss of about 15 percent of state-received funding. One solution being tossed around is consolidation with a nearby school district; Petrolia is a likely candidate. Any such consolidation would have to be approved by voters in both the receiving and consolidating districts. (The Wichita Falls Times-Record-News)