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Redistricting Planning Process

Redistricting Planning Process. September 14, 2004. Vince Quartararo, chairperson. Our Mission. Mission Statement

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Redistricting Planning Process

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  1. Redistricting Planning Process September 14, 2004 Vince Quartararo, chairperson

  2. Our Mission • Mission Statement • It is our purpose of the Mahopac Central School District to insure that every student in our schools will acquire the skills, knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills that will permit him or her to operate effectively in the broader community and lead a successful productive life in a changing world. • Redistricting is a study of the demographics, facilities and educational needs to make sure we are using our resources in the most effective way to achieve our mission.

  3. Community Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Redistricting Committee

  4. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education PROPOSED SUBCOMMITTEES

  5. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  6. Finance / Budget • Enrollment Projections • Demographic Study • Long Term Tax Rate Implications • Consolidate All Budgets from Subcommittees • Establish Multi-Year Budget to Adequately Fund Redistricting Initiatives

  7. Enrollment Trends 10/03

  8. 001 – High School 002 – Middle School 003 – Falls 004 – Fulmar Rd. 005 – Austin Rd. 006 - Lakeview Demographic Codes

  9. Mahopac Attendance Zones

  10. Pre – School Survey Sample Data • A survey of the community is needed to determine the number of Pre-School Students. • Information will be imported into our databases to project the demographics of the actual students that will be affected by any redistricting proposal.

  11. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  12. Relocate Existing Programs Mahopac Alternative Program at Falls Lower Level of Middle School – Elevator Special Education Programs Facilities / Renovations

  13. Facilities / Renovations • Modify existing buildings as required • Update capital improvement/renovation program to accommodate Redistricting Needs. • Move furniture / equipment • Total Recurring and Non-Recurring Cost Items Identified in Budget Proposal

  14. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  15. Community Needs • Impact on Community Schools • Impact on Displaced Residents • Phase-In ? • Impact on Small Businesses • Real Estate / Market Values

  16. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  17. Education Needs • Configuration that Best Supports the Education Mission of Mahopac • Building Grade Configurations • Princeton Models • Theme Schools • New Initiatives – Full Day K • Total Recurring and Non-Recurring Cost Items Identified in Budget Proposal

  18. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  19. Transportation • Determine New Attendance Zones • New Routes • Notification of Parents • Total Recurring and Non-Recurring Cost Items Identified in Budget Proposal • New Buses • Drivers

  20. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  21. Communication • Public Forums • Monthly Board Update • Web Page – Agendas, minutes, email notification applications. • E – Mail Notifications • Newsletters • Press Releases • Board Updates • PTO/A meeting Updates • MCSD TV/ Radio Station

  22. F.Y.I • Web Page: www.mahopac.k12.ny.us • Direct: www.mahopac.k12.ny.us/do/redist/ • E-mail: Redistrict@mahopac.k12.ny.us

  23. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Typical Subcommittee Assignments

  24. Human Resources • New Staff • Reallocate staff • Bargaining Unit Liaison • Compliance with negotiated agreements • Total Recurring and Non-Recurring Cost Items Identified in Budget Proposal

  25. Superintendent of Schools Board of Education

  26. Superintendent of Schools Communication Transportation Human Resources Board of Education Redistricting Committee Finance / Budget Educational Needs Facilities / Renovations Community Needs

  27. Preliminary Research September 2003- February 2004 • Preliminary Work Committee • Jen Pontillo • Don Beverly • Beth Doré • Mary Ellis • Karen Kellogg • Tracey Shaffer • Kathleen Lowell • Dave Chapman • Frank Gunn

  28. Preliminary Research September 2003- February 2004 • 2003 Data Collection Analysis complete • Updated 2003 Enrollment Projections • District Architect – Anderson, LaRocca, Anderson, Haynes make site visits to each building to determine building capacity. • Update All Building Schematics

  29. Preliminary Research September 2003- February 2004 • Business office updates and prepares preliminary class loads for a number of building configurations. • Additional configurations will be reviewed during this study.

  30. Preliminary Research September 2003- February 2004 • Preliminary redistricting committee met to study various building configurations. • This group developed a listing of school districts that have various configurations. • This listing will be presented to the Redistricting Committee to study.

  31. Preliminary Research September 2003- February 2004 • Fourteen (14) Initial Configurations have been identified. • The Redistricting Committee will conduct site visitations • to determine viability of the configuration i.e. an educational cost / benefit analysis.

  32. School Reconfigurations

  33. Configurations That Exceed Building Capacity 2004

  34. Configurations at Building Capacity 2004

  35. Preliminary Research September 2003- February 2004 • Technology and Transportation Departments purchased redistricting software. • Trans-finder was updated with the latest demographics. • This new program in conjunction with the Transportation Department expertise will prepare redistricting models for the community.

  36. Time Line June 2004-September 2004 • Redistricting Overview August 10, 2004 • Board of Education input for selection of committee members. • What selection criteria will we use? • How large of a committee do we need? • NEXT MEETING: SEPT 21, 2004

  37. Time Line October 2004-November 2004 • Finalize selection process • Prepare documents to solicit members • Community is canvassed for volunteers to join the Redistricting Committee

  38. Sample Letter to Community • MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT • Vincent Quartararo • Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources/Curriculum/Instruction • September 2004 • Dear Members of the Mahopac Community • The Mahopac Central School District Redistricting Committee is a group that has been charged by the Board of Education with the responsibility of guiding the district in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the most efficient use of district facilities to ensure that our educational mission continues to be achieved • As a member of the Mahopac Central School District and/or Mahopac Community, you are invited to apply for an 18 month term position on our Redistricting Committee and/or subcommittee. • Our meetings will take place monthly and on an “as-needed” basis. • Please keep in mind the time commitment in mind should you decide to apply. If you are interested, please fill out the attached application and return it to the address indicated. • Applications must be received by November 1, 2004. If you have any questions about our Redistrict Committee or the application process, please visit our Redistricting Web Page, or e-mail Redistricting@mahopac.k12.ny.us or please give me a call at (845) 628-3415 ext. 346. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. • . • Sincerely, • Vincent A. Quartararo • Redistricting Committee Chairperson

  39. Mahopac Redistricting Committee • MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION • NAME: _______________________________________________ • ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ • HOME PHONE: ___________________ • WORK PHONE: ___________________ • E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________ • Please describe your interest in our Redistricting Committee and how can contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of a Comprehensive Redistricting Plan for in the Mahopac Central School District. This commitment is for a period of 18 months, with monthly meetings anticipated. (Use back if more space is needed.) • ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • 2. Please check the group that you represent and provide the name of the school, agency, and/or grade level. • Board of Education Member • Student (Grade Level) • Parent Organization Member • MCSD Staff • Transportation Staff • Building/District Administrator • Clergy • Representative of Community Based Organization • Realtor • Member of Chamber of Commerce • Retiree • MCSD Union Representative • Please check three (3) subcommittees you are interested in: • Communication Human Resources Community Needs Educational Needs Transportation Finance / Budget Facilities / Renovations • Thank you for your interest in our Redistricting Committee. Please return this • application by November 1, 2004 to: • Mr. Vincent Quartararo • Assistant Superintendent • 179 East Lake Blvd • Mahopac NY 10536

  40. Selection Criteria • To be discussed at the September 21, 2004 Board of Education Workshop

  41. Time Line September 2004 - October 2004 • Redistricting Information at school events • PTO Presentations • Data Collection Analysis – Survey • New Births to Pre-K • Community Concerns (Ongoing Survey) • Update enrollment projections

  42. Time Line October 2004 – November 2004 • Committee Selected • Approved by Board of Education • First Meeting of Redistricting Committee • Subcommittee Assignments Finalized

  43. Time Line October 2004- December 2004 • Committees Work on Initial Assignments • District Architect – Anderson, LaRocca, Haynes, conducts Bldg visitations with committee members • Revise Building Capacity. • Principals complete “What if” Staffing Projections, for five (5) years.

  44. Time Line January 2005 – June 2005 • Winter 2005 Committee Report • Winter 2005 Community Forum • Spring 2005 Committee Report • Spring 2005 Community Forum

  45. Time Line January 2005-September 2005 • Redistricting Committee conducts research • and site visitations during the summer and September 2005. • Research by Subcommittees • Preliminary report to the Superintendent mid September 2005.

  46. Time Line September 2005-November 2005 • Business Office and Bus Garage finalize cost estimates to redistrict • Human Resource department finalizes additional staffing requirements • Report to the Superintendent late September 2005.

  47. Time Line October 2005-December 2006 • Community Forum October 2005 • Formal Redistricting Committee finalizes report and makes presentation to the Board of Education November 2005. • Superintendent of School submits his recommendation to Board of Education

  48. Time Line December 2005- January 2006 • Superintendent submits his recommendation to Board of Education • Board Workshop to clarify Superintendent’s report • Modifications if needed

  49. Time Line February 2006 - May 2006 • Board of Education acts on Superintendent’s recommendation as outlined by the Redistricting Committee/ • Budget adjustments are made. • Committees Begin Implementation Phase

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