Redistricting Feedback
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REDISTRICTING OVERVIEW:
In preparation for the opening of Hopewell Elementary and Walden Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, and in order to balance our very different high school enrollments, we will be redistricting all of our attendance boundaries, from elementary through high school.
Redistricting will help us continue to be one of the best districts around by protecting our low class sizes and making sure we can balance our resources.
Redistricting info on district website
REDISTRICTING DECISION:
At its Thursday, Dec. 13 meeting, the Park Hill Board of Education voted to approve a recommendation for redistricting our school attendance area boundaries. The new boundaries will take effect with the start of the 2019-2020 school year.
The scenario came from the redistricting committee, which started meeting in August to develop a recommendation to the Board. The committee came up with dozens of different ideas and listened to thousands of comments from the public, both online and in person. Using that feedback, the committee chose a final recommendation and created a list of adjustments for staff to consider. District administrators made as many of those changes as possible while still meeting the Board’s criteria.
Board-Approved Scenario for Redistricted Boundaries
The Board also approved the staff recommendation for grandfathering, allowing some students to remain at their current schools:
- The Board will allow families of students who are currently in fourth, ninth, 10th and 11th grades to choose to remain at their current school.
- Transportation will be the responsibility of the family.
- Grandfathering will not apply to these students' siblings.
- High-school families will need to make a decision to remain at the school before February 1, 2019 and elementary families will need to decide by March 1, 2019.
- Students must meet district residency and attendance requirements.
Responding to concerns from some families about making sure students who have greater needs receive the resources they need, Superintendent Dr. Jeanette Cowherd said, “Our district and school leaders have been working to address these issues. To ensure that we are responsive to our community, I will be working with my administrative team to take an even deeper look at the equitable balance of resources across our schools, with the goal of ensuring that we meet the academic and behavioral needs of all students at all of our schools.”
REDISTRICTING OVERVIEW:
In preparation for the opening of Hopewell Elementary and Walden Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year, and in order to balance our very different high school enrollments, we will be redistricting all of our attendance boundaries, from elementary through high school.
Redistricting will help us continue to be one of the best districts around by protecting our low class sizes and making sure we can balance our resources.
Redistricting info on district website
REDISTRICTING DECISION:
At its Thursday, Dec. 13 meeting, the Park Hill Board of Education voted to approve a recommendation for redistricting our school attendance area boundaries. The new boundaries will take effect with the start of the 2019-2020 school year.
The scenario came from the redistricting committee, which started meeting in August to develop a recommendation to the Board. The committee came up with dozens of different ideas and listened to thousands of comments from the public, both online and in person. Using that feedback, the committee chose a final recommendation and created a list of adjustments for staff to consider. District administrators made as many of those changes as possible while still meeting the Board’s criteria.
Board-Approved Scenario for Redistricted Boundaries
The Board also approved the staff recommendation for grandfathering, allowing some students to remain at their current schools:
- The Board will allow families of students who are currently in fourth, ninth, 10th and 11th grades to choose to remain at their current school.
- Transportation will be the responsibility of the family.
- Grandfathering will not apply to these students' siblings.
- High-school families will need to make a decision to remain at the school before February 1, 2019 and elementary families will need to decide by March 1, 2019.
- Students must meet district residency and attendance requirements.
Responding to concerns from some families about making sure students who have greater needs receive the resources they need, Superintendent Dr. Jeanette Cowherd said, “Our district and school leaders have been working to address these issues. To ensure that we are responsive to our community, I will be working with my administrative team to take an even deeper look at the equitable balance of resources across our schools, with the goal of ensuring that we meet the academic and behavioral needs of all students at all of our schools.”
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Redistricting Scenario A1
over 2 years agoThe redistricting feedback boards are no longer accepting comments, but they are still available for viewing.Redistricting Scenario A1
Data about A1
Joy Goganover 2 years agoHow will each Board member vote?
Does anyone know if the Dec 6 Board meeting will be live streamed for people who can't attend? I'm also curious if someone who is able to attend could record and post the votes of each Board member on this website, so that we can store this in our memories for the next time Board of Ed elections occur? Will this feedback area still be available after it is settled? Dr. Jeanette Cowherd, Board President Bart Klein, Board Vice President Susan Newburger, Board Treasurer Kimberlee Ried, Scott Monsees, Janice Bolin, Kyla Yamada, Todd Fane
0 comment2Richard Brewingtonover 2 years agoWhatever a 1990's study says, changes in socioeconomic status within the district don't change the quality of our kids education!
6 comments2Elizabeth Mover 2 years agoDisappointed in SES
The SES disparity in every scenario is far too great, with A1 the worst of 4 poor options (15.9 - 45.8). NONE of these options are acceptable. How can this be a stated goal and we only succeed in making it worse from current numbers -- current numbers that 'just happened' on their own as the Northland developed over the years? Intelligent humans with data can't do a better job than dumb luck? The bias of a few committee members is obvious, as it's consistently the same schools - Southeast and Line Creek especially - being treated unfairly, in every single scenario.
0 comment23Richard Brewingtonover 2 years agoThis seems to be the best of all 4 ideas to take into account the numbers and geography.
0 comment0Valerie Helmover 2 years agoGreat plan for Blair Heights
I understand that keeping our kids at Hawthorn is not an option, but of the options, this works the best for Blair Heights. The school is closer, making for shorter bus times. And the kids will be able to go on to MS and HS with their classmates.
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Redistricting Scenario A2
over 2 years agoThe redistricting feedback boards are no longer accepting comments, but they are still available for viewing.Redistricting Scenario A2
Data about A2
Tish Beyer Willsonover 2 years agoBoth A scenarios work for my family. Live in Monticello.
0 comment3Michelle Toigoover 2 years agoDistance not meeting board criteria
Sunpointe Village (I29 & 56th St) appears close to Line Creek on a map but we are separated by a forest and Line Creek Trail. There is not a back way out of our neighborhood so we will have to get on the highway and drive through riverside to get to Line Creek. Driving distance we are closer to Southeast, Hopewell, English Landing, and even Chinn.
3 comments14Amy Abshierover 2 years agoI'm dismayed to see all four of these scenarios cut Shelly Estates from Union Chapel's boundaries.
My home is the only one in the whole subdivision with a child under the age of 13; what good does it do to cut this tiny subdivision of 12 houses out of UC's boundaries? My son loves Union Chapel, and he'd be heartbroken to leave.
0 comment2Daphna McGilchristover 2 years agoWhere is the Committee discussion portal?
Can you please publish the committee discussion portal? It is not here anymore. We would like to request a delay to review the scenarios.
0 comment5Brian Whitleyover 2 years agoEach scenario is far better than some of the initial ones I saw earlier in the process.
I have been following redistricting very closely and I am really impressed with the work that went into this. The maps and specifications related to SES, distance to schools, children going to a new school, and feeder systems are top-notch. I think the group really thought of everything. From a personal perspective, I live at Riss Lake and I am very happy with all four scenarios. From a district perspective, I believe we should try our best to not have children learn in trailers. Do all plans resolve this issue? I also believe there should be SES balance as much as possible. Scenario A1 has one elementary school at 45.8% F/R lunch and another at 15.6%. Scenario B2 has one elementary school at 44.7% F/R lunch and another at 16%. That is quite a disparity. Scenarios A2 and B1 achieve a better balance. I also recognize the concern about how far is too far to send kids to another school to achieve a better SES balance. Nice work.
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Redistricting Scenario B1
over 2 years agoThe redistricting feedback boards are no longer accepting comments, but they are still available for viewing.Redistricting Scenario B1
Data about B1
Tara Gover 2 years agoI support this scenario above the others. This has the best Socio-economic balance while balancing other criteria.
0 comment5Peter Kriegelover 2 years agoBy the numbers, this scenario has the best enrollment & SES balance.
You can't make everyone happy, No one wants to change schools, but I think this scenario has the least amount of change with the best balance in regards to enrollment and SES.
0 comment7Scott Davisover 2 years agoBlair heights should go to Graden
We've already been moved to Hawthorn, where are kids know very few that they will go to MS and HS with.. now we are facing PP.. same situation different building. We are closest to Graden, EVERY scenario gives us Lakview and South.. please consider giving us the school closest to our home, with kids our kids will know in MS and HS. It isn't fair to be moved, just to be in the same (non direct feed pattern) situation we are currently in. Please give some thought to those of us who have already been moved in 2012 and no matter what are getting moved in 2019. No scenario leaves us at Hawthorn, please if moving us help us make the best decision for our kids.
0 comment7Kateover 2 years agoThis one, please.
It keeps the downtown community together. We all go to the same Y, our kids are on the same teams, and the bluffs and downtown should stay together. It's also wasteful to bus downtown kids past Graden to go to English Landing.
0 comment1Natalee Hartlineover 2 years agobest scenario for our small neighborhood w ses and distances considered as well as keeping our kids w their elementary friends.
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Redistricting Scenario B2
over 2 years agoThe redistricting feedback boards are no longer accepting comments, but they are still available for viewing.Sarah Jover 2 years agoAgain as the car drives..... kids unable to fly. Sunpointe cannot get to LC without passing other schools.
Please look at the streets and how this community would have to travel to get to LC.
3 comments11Caitover 2 years agoB2 has Montebella kids riding past Walden for 6 years for Southeast, but then going to Lakeview? We're on the same street, we should be WM.
Both B scenarios have the Montebella neighborhood children going to Lakeview Middle School, despite spending 6 years at Southeast Elementary, where they would be driving past Walden Middle every single day. Lakeview is 3.7 miles away (Walden 1.5mi), and they would go to school with almost NO ONE from the elementary school they spent 6 years at. From the maps, it looks like Montebella is the ONLY neighborhood from Southeast not going to Walden when we live off the same street. We should go to Walden with the rest of Southeast, not Lakeview.
3 comments22Daphna McGilchristover 2 years agoPlease delay the decision.
The board needs more time to review elementary schools since none of these scenarios work for residents of I29 and 55th street with one way in one way out of the neighborhood.
0 comment16Alishaover 2 years agoAgain, we live right behind a school and this situation requires a 3.5 mile bus ride each way for the children in our neighborhood.
0 comment0Chelsea Gonzalezover 2 years agoI’m not in favor of this scenario
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Redistricting Scenario A4
over 2 years agoThe redistricting feedback boards are no longer accepting comments, but they are still available for viewing.RFover 2 years agoThank you!
A4 is the best option yet!
0 comment2Jaime Pruittover 2 years agoMarginally better than the other A scenarios
This one still splits off several small neighborhoods that go to UC from the majority of their peers for middle school but at least adds a few new smaller neighborhoods to the mix (Hidden Valley and Saddle Club). I still strongly prefer that all of the UC neighborhoods, or at least those on the south side of 45 hwy, stay together at Walden. Keep in mind that this group of 6th graders won't have had the benefit of the 6th grade center year at Plaza to let them meet kids from other elementary schools. Such a bad age to suddenly be sent off without the majority of their lifelong friends. I know there are many factors to consider but this is just the one that will most adversely affect the kids on the far west IMO.
0 comment1Susanne Kingover 2 years agoThis scenario makes much more sense. Thank you Park Hill for listening!
1 comment12Jesse McFerrenover 2 years agoNO
This has us going to Southeast and then jumping back over to Lakeview instead of going to Walden? Doesn't make sense.
0 comment2Celeste Rodriguezover 2 years agoBlair Heights should attend Graden Elementary
Blair Heights children should attend Graden. They already go to Lakeview and Park Hill South, this will bring unity throughout ALL their school years. This also eases the overcrowding of Park Hill by keeping them at Park Hill South. This neighborhood attended Graden for over 60 years.
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Redistricting Scenario B5
over 2 years agoThe redistricting feedback boards are no longer accepting comments, but they are still available for viewing.Rebecca Roseover 2 years agoB5 is a good for neighborhoods on East side of Green Hills Park. Hopewell is closer but overall good scenario for MS and HS.
0 comment4Scott Davisover 2 years agoPlease reconsider Blair Heights going to Graden
We've already been moved to Hawthorn, where are kids know very few that they will go to MS and HS with.. now we are facing PP.. same situation different building. We are closest to Graden, EVERY scenario gives us Lakview and South.. please consider giving us the school closest to our home, with kids our kids will know in MS and HS. It isn't fair to be moved, just to be in the same (non direct feed pattern) situation we are currently in. Please give some thought to those of us who have already been moved in 2012 and no matter what are getting moved in 2019. No scenario leaves us at Hawthorn, please if moving us help us make the best decision for our kids.
1 comment9Jenni Simmonsover 2 years agoMonticello
Monticello should continue to stay at English Landing since it is within walking distance to our neighborhood
3 comments23Sarah Gramppover 2 years agoI support this option. Thank you for listening to us and keeping Countrywood at Union Chapel Elementary!
Yes to Countrywood staying with Union Chapel Elementary!
0 comment3Owenover 2 years agoThank You for Scenario B5
I do not envy the choices our leaders have to make. So, on behalf of my wife and four students (some of whom will be affected by the changes) I want to thank the administrative staff that has laboured over these difficult proceedings. Change is often disruptive, painful, and transformative. My family will be making adjustments as a result. That is the consequence of living in a school district that is growing and flourishing and still one of the BEST places to educate your children in this great state. If you are unhappy with the results of these decisions please remember two things: First, the office our local leaders hold deserves our respect. Their job is not easy. They already know that many in our community will not be satisfied with the final outcome. It takes an enormous amount of maturity and internal fortitude to navigate that reality. I applaud ANYONE that can face that reality. And second, be informed and vote in local elections—especially when it pertains to the school board. Your confidence in our leaders starts with who you vote for—YOU have a voice. Thank you Superintendent Cowherd, Board President Klein, and the other members of our prestigious board for your leadership. You are supported and appreciated. Looking forward to a prosperous 2019-2020 school year!
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Redistricting Timeline
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Board approves redistricting process
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageJune 7, 2018
7 p.m.
Board room at the district office -
Redistricting committee applications open
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageJune 22, 2018
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Redistricting committee applications close
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageJuly 20, 2018
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Board approves redistricting committee members
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageAugust 9, 2018
7 p.m.
Board room at the district office -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageAugust 16, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageAugust 27, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageSeptember 10, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageSeptember 26, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageOctober 10, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageOctober 22, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Redistricting committee meets (extra meeting)
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageOctober 29, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media Center -
Board sees redistricting scenarios and receives update
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageNovember 8, 2018
7 p.m.
Board room at the district office -
Online feedback about committee's scenarios opens here on Park Hill Listens
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageNovember 9, 2018
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Public input meeting about committee's scenarios
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageNovember 14, 2018
5:30-8 p.m. open house
Plaza Middle School -
Public input meeting about committee's scenarios
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageNovember 29, 2018
5:30-8 p.m. open house
Plaza Middle School -
Redistricting committee meets
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageDecember 5, 2018
4:30-7 p.m.
Plaza Media CenterThe committee will review all the feedback and how they scored the scenarios against the Board’s criteria, then each committee member will rank the final six scenarios. The top combined scenario, based on their votes, will go the Board of Education. We will send out an email to the community right away Wednesday evening, letting everyone know what the committee chose to recommend.
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Special Board of Education Meeting
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageThursday, Dec. 6
7 p.m.
Board room at the district officeThe Board will consider the committee’s recommendation and listen to comments from community members who choose to attend and speak. As it always does during public comments at Board meetings, the Board will ask people to keep their remarks to three minutes and to speak only about things that other speakers have not already covered. Board members do not respond to comments or questions during these public meetings, but the Board can direct staff members to connect with people who have questions.
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Board scheduled to vote on committee's recommendation for new school boundaries
Redistricting Feedback has finished this stageDecember 13, 2018
7 p.m.
Board room at the district officeThe Board is scheduled to vote on the committee’s redistricting recommendation and on the staff’s recommendations about grandfathering. This will be part of the Board’s regular meeting, which always includes opportunities for public comment. We will send out an email to the community right away that evening, letting everyone know what the Board decided.
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New boundaries take effect
Redistricting Feedback is currently at this stage2019-2020 school year