Overview

Because of an imbalance in elementary school enrollments, administration has been directed to develop and implement an attendance area redistricting plan (2007-2008 district goal nine).

History

In November 2001, the School Board reaffirmed their June 1998 decision to modify the grade structure at the elementary level from a K-3 (CFES, UES), 4-5 (HES) to a K-5 (all four elementary buildings) structure. This required a comprehensive redistricting effort which started in April 2000. After receiving a report from a redistricting committee, the school board voted to adopt the recommended attendance boundaries. The boundaries were effective starting in the 2002-2003 school year and remain in effect today.

The 2001-2002 committee commented that the accepted plan would have a life of three to five years. The 2007-2008 school year is the sixth year. As a result, the board adopted goal nine which directs the administration to review attendance boundaries.

Meeting Schedule

The following meetings have been scheduled by district administrators. Meetings are not open to the public. Committee reports will be posted to this web page.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Review of attendance boundary history and existing data, decisions on what further data is needed, review of research.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Analysis of enrollment, building usage, and program data. Preliminary look at options. All options are still open.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Analysis of classroom section data linked with classroom availability and program requirements. Option analysis.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Housing start data review as updated. Option analysis.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Facilities visit.

Monday, January 10, 2008

Report/presentation construction.

Tuesday, January 28, 2008

School Board Meeting presentation of option(s) to board.

Reports/Presentations

January 28 School Board Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If the committee decides on a redistricting plan, when will it be in effect?

A. The committee will present its recommendation to the school board and if it is approved, the plan will be in effect starting in the 2008-2009 school year.

Q. Will any plan consider moving students outside the school district?

A. No. The external district boundaries will remain the same. The committee will consider the internal boundaries between our four elementary schools only.