City and Willis ISD Reach Agreement to Move Forward: Calfee Middle School Set to Open on Time Following Water Activation and Final Inspections

CONROE, TX -- Late Wednesday afternoon, City leaders and Willis ISD leaders were able to engage in a very productive discussion with one common goal: to get the Calfee Middle School open on time and safely. We both agreed we have no motive other than coming to a mutual understanding. After internal discussions late into the evening on Wednesday, the City has determined a path to move forward. The water to the school will be turned on, Thursday. This will allow the final stages of testing. As required, Willis ISD will engage a third party to perform backflow testing on the system.

The City’s Fire Marshal’s Office will perform fire safety inspections.

The City will engage a third-party inspector to issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance when all testing is complete.

The City is confident the school will open on time. The issues left on the table will be negotiated between the City and Willis ISD as authorized by the Willis ISD Board. The City will provide details of the facts of this matter at the posted City Council Meeting on Saturday at 10:00 AM. We want to thank Dr. James and the other Willis ISD representatives for coming to the table professionally and productively.