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Community feedback used to create parameters for the attendance boundary change process; Next feedback opportunity set for January

Community feedback used to create parameters for the attendance boundary change process; Next feedback opportunity set for January

Thank you to all who participated in the attendance boundary considerations ThoughtExchange. A total of 2,989 participants shared 1,528 thoughts and had 36,832 ratings on these thoughts. 

Parameters have been created using the feedback shared. They are as follows: 

  • Center our core values: honor and integrity, belonging, inclusion, innovation and excellence, transparency and intrinsic value. 
  • Ensure scenarios can function in our system, including but not limited to: transportation; building utilization and capacity; enrollment (current and future); teaching/learning program offerings; and financial costs.
  • Ensure scenarios have longevity in our system. 
  • Follow the teacher/student targets established by the school board. 
  • Consider the number of students impacted for each scenario. 
  • Consider the student demographics of each scenario.
  • Consider connecting more schools from level to level.  
  • Keep neighborhoods intact as much as possible.  
  • Minimize non-contiguous/non-adjoining areas.
  • Maintain 0.8 elementary and 1.0 secondary transportation service areas.
  • Maintain safety standards in regard to bus routing (avoiding major roadways, etc.)
  • Avoid lengthy travel time on buses. 
  • Comply with state laws, school board policy and negotiated agreements.

Timeline: The team is now utilizing these community-built parameters to create proposed attendance boundary scenarios. Staff, students, parents/caregivers and community members will be able to provide feedback on the scenarios in January. Edits may be made based on the January feedback, and again presented with the opportunity to share comments. The overall process is expected to wrap up in the spring. The new attendance boundaries will go into effect fall 2026. 

Stay tuned: Detailed information will continue to be shared at district279.org/boundaries. Any questions or concerns should be directed to BetterFuture@district279.org or 763-391-8990.

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