Boundary Adjustments

The statements below provide the framework for this process to meet the desired outcome:

The Board will consider this boundary work as part of district-wide long-range planning.
The future boundary should provide even better educational opportunities at each school to ensure an equitable student experience at each school.
Neighborhoods/Planning areas are influential in how attendance areas are created and accepted by the community.
Future boundaries can anticipate future changes at the neighborhood level.
The focus of the Boundary Process can be changes at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
The boundary proposed should continue to effectively utilize District resources.
Boundary lines that follow natural/manmade boundaries are desired in how attendance areas are created.
Consistency for Dual Language and Special Education Programming students.
Consider Title 1 impact on building and programs.
Examine socio-economics to balance when reasonable
Grandfathering/Student Options will be a recommendation from the Administration to the School Board according to School Board policy.

#1 Duration of Boundaries

Goal: Attendance areas remain the same for as long as possible.
This factor addresses the ability of the boundary to accommodate the anticipated enrollment change.
#2 Projected Enrollment and Utilization

Goal: Balanced, logical enrollment that works within the confines of school capacities.
Considers building utilization, student enrollment, staffing needs and the educational program(s).
#3 Fiscal Considerations - Operational

Goal: For no additional expenses on staffing for each school.
Where possible, boundaries should be planned to maximize District resources in a fiscally responsible manner and take advantage of the economics of scale.

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