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November 12, 2025

Somos Spring Branch Calls for Equity and Transparency in SBISD’s Proposed Boundary Changes

Somos Spring Branch appreciates the district’s stated goal of balancing enrollment; however, the organization has deep concerns about how these boundary changes are being developed and the potential impacts on equity and student success.

“Our community has seen what happens when boundaries shift without adequate support,” said David Lopez, Director of Somos Spring Branch. “When Spring Shadows Elementary closed abruptly and students were reassigned to Buffalo Creek, the district did not provide the resources necessary for a smooth transition, and Buffalo Creek’s Student Achievement rating fell from a C to an F within a year. This history demonstrates that rezoning decisions can have serious consequences when not accompanied by sufficient planning, staffing, and investment.”

Somos Spring Branch is also concerned that the communities most affected, particularly families on the north side of Spring Branch where Latino and working-class students are the majority, have not had meaningful representation or voice in the process. Boundary decisions made without inclusive engagement risk deepening existing inequities and eroding trust.

The organization urges the district to:

1. Publish clear pre- and post-boundary demographic and resource data for every affected school.

2. Commit to equitable staffing and funding where student populations increase.

3. Create structured opportunities for north-side families to participate in ongoing boundary and facilities planning.

“Until the district demonstrates a transparent process and equitable implementation plan, Somos Spring Branch cannot support these proposed boundary changes,” Lopez added.

About Somos Spring Branch

Somos Spring Branch is a community-based organization in Northwest Houston committed to advancing equity, justice, and representation across Spring Branch. The group works to uplift the voices of students, families, and community members through community organizing, civic engagement, and advocacy.

Media Contact:
David Lopez
Director, Somos Spring Branch
[email protected]
www.somosspringbranch.org

The SBISD School Board election results are in, and while our endorsed candidates—Diana Martinez Alexander, David Lopez, and Patricia Cabrera—did not win the at-large race, their victory in the northside vote speaks volumes.

For far too long, families and students in Spring Branch ISD’s north side communities have watched decisions being made without their voices in the room. Today’s ruling marks a turning point—a long overdue recognition that representation matters, and every child, regardless of where they live, deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

This decision affirms that the at-large system has denied equitable access to governance and silenced the communities that make this district rich in culture, language, and strength. Moving to a single-member district model is not just a procedural change—it is a symbol of justice, and a promise that moving forward, leadership will better reflect the people it serves.

This victory belongs to every parent, student, and neighbor who spoke up, organized, and believed that change was possible. Today, the voices that were once overlooked are finally at the center of the conversation.

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