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School Board Approves Boundary Map *A5
At a special meeting on Monday, March 26, the Board of Education approved the adoption of Boundary Map *A5 as recommended by the Superintendency.
The new elementary school boundaries go into effect for the 2007-08 school year. New junior high boundaries will take effect in 2008-09 for incoming seventh graders. Current sixth and seventh graders have been assigned to Indian Hills or Stilwell based on existing boundary lines.
The Board approved the following – in priority order -- for Fall 2007 enrollment in the elementary schools, based on available classroom space:
- “Grandfather” students and their 07-08 kindergarten siblings who live in the current school boundary area and attended the school in 2006-07. This grandfathering would be offered to students through eighth grade. No transportation would be provided by the district for grandfathered students in grades K-8.
- Enroll voluntary transfer students and their school-age siblings who have been in their selected school for three years or more.
- Enroll students who have been capped out back to their home school.
- Enroll students newly assigned to the school due to boundary changes.
- Enroll students who have moved to the district and did not attend a WDMCSD school in 2006-07.
- Enroll voluntary transfer students who have been in the building less than three years -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
- Enroll open enrollment students and their school-age siblings who have been in their selected school for three years or more. (Note: This item was previously third on the priority list and was moved as a result of Board discussion and action.)
- Enroll open enrollment students who have been in the building less than three years -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
- Enroll new voluntary transfer students -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
- Enroll new open enrollment students -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
Free transportation will be provided for two years to students who choose to attend the newly assigned school if:
they do not live within the walk zone or
they do not already qualify for free transportation
The Board also approved the following as presented by the Superintendency:
- The Crestview Elementary School attendance area will require further study and the potential for action, based on long-term community development.
- School boundaries will require adjustment more frequently than in the past. With changes coming to our communities, with neighborhoods maturing and with limited development projected, we must continue to keep district enrollment balanced so school space is used to maximum efficiency.
- Schools extending their current boundaries will plan special activities this spring to welcome new families.
The principals from Clive, Hillside, Fairmeadows and Western Hills will contact families impacted by the boundary change within the next few days to confirm enrollment options and attendance plans for the 2007-08 school year. Parents and staff at Clive, Hillside Fairmeadows and Western Hills will each host a special event in early April to welcome families newly assigned to their schools.
After analysis of the considerable data gathered, generated and applied during this study, after review of the notes from the community forums and the on-line survey results and after lengthy discussion of the recommendation from the Boundary Study Committee, the Superintendency recommends the adoption of Option *A5.
*The map has been slightly modified from the original A5 proposal to reassign families south of Ashworth and north of Vine Street on 30th, 31st and 32nd streets from Western Hills to Fairmeadows.
We extend our appreciation to the members of the School Boundary Study Committee. Their work over the past several months has been rigorous, under-appreciated and at times overwhelming. The recommendation presented to the Superintendency reflects the careful thought invested in the boundary study. In reaching our recommendation, we have concurred with the A5 map proposal from the Boundary Study Committee. We also have examined additional data and have determined that Option *A5 does not substantially alter the ethnic diversity in our schools.
In addition, we acknowledge the following:
- The Crestview Elementary School attendance area will require further study and the potential for action, based on long-term community development.
- School boundaries will require adjustment more frequently than in the past. With changes coming to our communities, with neighborhoods maturing and with limited development projected, we must continue to keep district enrollment balanced so school space is used to maximum efficiency.
- Schools extending their current boundaries will plan special activities this spring to welcome new families.
The Superintendency recommends the following – in priority order -- for Fall 2007 enrollment in the elementary schools, based on available classroom space:
- “Grandfather” students and their 07-08 kindergarten siblings who live in the current school boundary area and attended the school in 2006-07. This grandfathering would be offered to students through eighth grade. No transportation would be provided by the district for grandfathered students in grades K-8.
- Enroll voluntary transfer students and their school-age siblings who have been in their selected school for three years or more.
- Enroll open enrollment students and their school-age siblings who have been in their selected school for three years or more.
- Enroll students who have been capped out back to their home school.
- Enroll students newly assigned to the school due to boundary changes.
- Enroll students who have moved to the district and did not attend a WDMCSD school in 2006-07.
- Enroll voluntary transfer students who have been in the building less than three years -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
- Enroll open enrollment students who have been in the building less than three years -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
- Enroll new voluntary transfer students -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
- Enroll new open enrollment students -- on a case-by-case basis, using class size equity as one determining factor.
Free transportation will be provided for two years to students who choose to attend the newly assigned school if:
- they do not live within the walk zone
- they do not already qualify for free transportation
If you have questions or comments on this recommendation, feel free to contact a member of the Superintendency by calling the Learning Resource Center (633-5000) or sending an e-mail message
Dr. Tom Narak, Superintendent, narakt@wdmcs.org
Lisa Remy, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, remyl@wdmcs.org
Kurt Subra, Chief Financial Officer, subrak@wdmcs.org
Dr. Donna Wilkin, Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services, wilkind@wdmcs.org
Opportunities for Public Comment
The Board will again hear comments on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Learning Resource Center. It is anticipated the Board will deliberate and take action on a boundary recommendation at a special meeting on Monday, March 26 following public comment.
Data
Building enrollment capacity (pdf file) (updated 03/09/07)
Elementary students impacted by boundary change (pdf file)
Committee Recommendation and Feedback
School Boundary Study Committee Recommendation to the Superintendency - 03/02/07 (pdf file)
March 5, 2007 Forum
Criteria Rankings
Six criteria have been used to measure the boundary options developed for consideration. On February 20, committee members rated how well Options A4, A5 and A6 met the criteria (one = does not meet criteria to five = meets criteria well). The results will guide discussion at the February 28 meeting as the committee develops a recommendation for boundary adjustments. (Adobe Reader required)
>> View Criteria Rankings
Implementation Summary
The School Boundary Study Committee was asked to rank a series of implementation proposals. The committee will review the results and develop a final recommendation at the meeting on February 28. (Adobe Reader required)
>> View Implementation Summary
Feedback From Community Forums
Three public forums were held to receive feedback from district constituents regarding boundary changes. Use the links below to view feedback from those meetings.
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Survey Results
Community members and district staff were invited to take a survey regarding district boundary changes. Use the links below to view the results of the surveys. (Adobe Reader required)
Questions? Please contact your school to talk to your staff or parent representative on the School Boundary Study Committee.
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