Olney Independent School District

Olney Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Olney, Texas (USA).

The district serves portions of Young County (including the city of Olney), Archer County (including the town of Megargel), Baylor County, and Throckmorton County.

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.^[1]

Schools

• Olney High School [1]
• Olney Junior High School
• Olney Elementary School

History

Prior to fall 2006, Megargel ISD served the town of Megargel and portions of Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, and Young Counties, while Olney ISD served Olney and portions of Archer and Young counties.

The April 11, 2006 Dallas Morning News featured the Megargel School [^[2] in a front page article. The school (along with the town) had declined for years, and was running out of funds. The school board voted to consolidate with Olney ISD, subject to voter approval on May 13, 2006. Proponents argued that the school (which had 63 students, including one in the seventh grade) simply could not continue to function, and consolidation with the neighboring district (which had nearly 800 students) will provide more opportunities for educational achievement. Opponents feared that closure of the school will cause the town to disappear.

The vote was in favor of consolidation with 79% of voters in favor.^[3] The school and district closed after the school year ended.^[4] Olney ISD announced plans to hire former Megargel ISD employees.

References

1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html. 
2. ^ "School, town facing demise ." The Dallas Morning News.
3. ^ "MERGARGEL-OLNEY CONSOLIDATION." KTJL-TV.
4. ^ "Mergargel School Closes Its Doors." KAUZ-TV.

External links

• Olney Independent School District