The Fort Worth Independent School District has initiated a process to sell the Charles Nash Elementary School campus, which ceased operations in May. Public records show the district filed a request for proposals on May 29 to find a buyer for the property.
The elementary school, which had operated for 99 years, was one of 18 campuses scheduled to close over a four-year period following board approval in June. The historic building, constructed in 1927, is located on the edge of downtown Fort Worth.
The district has set July 24 as the deadline for submitting proposals. The request outlines specific restrictions on the property, prohibiting the operation of private or commercial golf courses, country clubs, massage parlors, hot tub or suntan facilities, racetracks, gambling facilities, stores selling only alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, and cashing stores. Additionally, any development plan must include provisions to preserve the trees on the site for as long as possible.
The district will not accept proposals for charter schools. The request does not specify a minimum asking price and indicates that while a ground lease is an option, the district is not obligated to pursue it.
Selection criteria include the bidder's experience and qualifications, the proposed development plan, the purchase price, the ability to close the transaction, and financial capability. A committee of at least three district staff members will evaluate, rank, and potentially interview respondents before recommending the best proposal to the district board.
