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Elementary School Redistricting Process & Scenarios. Board of Education March 23, 2012. Why ReDistrict NOW?. Enrollment Growth Consistent Student Enrollment Growth Since 1983-1984 Tiffany Ridge Elementary Opens August, 2012 Elimination of Aged Mobile Units Renner Elementary
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Elementary School Redistricting Process & Scenarios Board of Education March 23, 2012
Why ReDistrict NOW? • Enrollment Growth • Consistent Student Enrollment Growth Since 1983-1984 • Tiffany Ridge Elementary • Opens August, 2012 • Elimination of Aged Mobile Units • Renner Elementary • Chinn Elementary • Line Creek Elementary • Rebalance Enrollment
Redistricting process • Board of Education Votes on Committee Structure & Redistricting Criteria (October 27) • Committee Application Period • Applicants Weight Criteria & Suggest Other Criteria • Committee Named • Committee Meetings • November 29 – Review Criteria • January 23 – Scenario 1 Analysis • February 8 – Scenario 2-7 Analysis • February 15 – Scenario 3A, 3B, 7A, 7B Analysis • Public Review • Board Recommendation/Action
Redistricting processCommittee Members • Steven Archer, Union Chapel ElementarySusan Buckles, Graden ElementaryMichael Cross, Chinn ElementaryKyle Elliott, Prairie Point ElementaryShawn Fitzmorris, Chinn ElementaryBetsy Greim, Line Creek ElementaryLuAnn Halverstadt, Graden ElementarySandy Hemaya, Hawthorn ElementaryKylie Henn, Union Chapel ElementarySuzanne Johnson, Southeast ElementaryPaul Kelly, District Office (Chair) • Mark Miles, District OfficeWes Minder, Line Creek ElementaryKellye Nash, Renner ElementaryJay Niceswanger, Prairie Point ElementaryJames Rich, District OfficeKerry Roe, English Landing ElementaryDiane Simpson, Southeast ElementaryAaron Thatcher, English Landing ElementaryTeresa Tulipana, Renner ElementaryBeverly Vogt, Hawthorn Elementary
Redistricting processCRITERIA HIGHER • Socio-Economic Balance A balanced socio-economic condition for all school attendance areas will exist that is representative of the entire community. • Enrollment Balance & Future Growth Considerations Enrollment will be balanced among all elementary schools. Boundaries will be established that anticipate residential growth and economic trends throughout the community. • Maintain Neighborhoods and Subdivisions Boundaries will be structured to maintain district subdivisions within one school attendance boundary. • Transportation Distance and Safety Students will be organized in attendance boundaries such that transportation distance is minimized, and so that the safety and health of students is prioritized. • Minimal Attendance Area Changes The number of students that change schools will be minimized. WEIGHT LOWER
Redistricting processCRITERIA Challenges DOING THIS. . . . . .MAKES THESE DIFFICULT • Socio-Economic Balance • Enrollment Balance & Future Growth Considerations Maintain Neighborhoods and Subdivisions Transportation Distance and Safety Minimal Attendance Area Changes
Committee Meeting: January 23, 2012 Scenario 1 Committee Meeting: February 8, 2012 Scenario 2 Scenario 3 Scenario 4 Scenario 5 Scenario 6 Scenario 7 Committee Meeting: February 15, 2012 Scenario 3A Scenario 3B Scenario 7A Scenario 7B
Redistricting processQuantifying CRITERIA SAMPLE DATASET
Redistricting processAnalysis of scenarios EXAMPLE DATASET
Redistricting processPublic INPUT/Feedback Opportunities Public Feedback Meetings Monday, February 27, 2012Prairie Point Elementary School5:30 to 7 p.m.Tuesday, February 28, 2012Line Creek Elementary School5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursday, March 1, 2012 English Landing Elementary School5:30 to 7 p.m. • Committee Application Process • Applications • Feedback on Criteria • Committee Meetings • Open to Public • Web Site • Public Feedback Meetings • Park Hill Redistricting Feedback Form • Board Meetings
Committee Meeting: March 5, 2012 Scenario 3A Scenario 3B Public Input & Feedback Committee Meeting: Date to Be Determined Identify Final Recommendation Based Upon Feedback Final Recommendation to BOE - March 26, 2012
Redistricting processKey Dates Public Feedback Meetings Monday, February 27, 2012Prairie Point Elementary School5:30 to 7 p.m.Tuesday, February 28, 2012Line Creek Elementary School5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursday, March 1, 2012 English Landing Elementary School5:30 to 7 p.m. • Public Feedback Meetings • Committee Meetings • March 5, 2012 – Analyze Feedback and Adjust Scenario(s) • TBD – Approve Final Recommendation • Board Meetings • February 23, 2012 – 2 Scenarios • March 8, 2012 –Feedback Report to Board of Education • March 26, 2012 – Final Recommendation to the Board of Education • March 29, 2012 – Recommendation for Board Action
Elementary School Redistricting Process & Scenarios Board of Education March 23, 2012