What Happens Next?
Reflecting on What Was Learned
Goal is to get it right, not just get it done.
Community wants more input, earlier in the process.
The Board will play a stronger role in shaping the next steps.
Building a Stronger Process
Listen First
Collaborate with the Board
Align - ensure next steps reflect a shared understanding and purpose
Clarify Our Priorities
Which criteria should guide the process?
Should certain criteria be prioritized or weighted more heavily than others?
How should socioeconomic balance factor into redistricting decisions?
What role should proximity and feeder patterns play?
How should the timing of attendance transitions be handled?
How should siblings be considered?
February:
The Board’s Policy Committee will meet with legal counsel to review Policy 5120 and recommend updates.
The Board will discuss and approve an updated redistricting framework and timeline.
Initiate conversations with Planning NEXT to help facilitate focus groups that include families, staff, students, and community leaders.
Timeline
Spring:
Launch focus groups across the district.
Hold a Board session to share community input publicly.
The Board will establish guiding criteria for redistricting based on community feedback and committee recommendations