Boundary Adjustment Levels

Boundary adjustments may be accomplished on three different levels:

Level I.

School Boundary Adjustment
There are no students involved in the adjustment areas.

Involves
Principal, Community Council/Parent Teacher Representatives, Secondary and/or Elementary Executive Director and Transportation Director, Local Board member(s) are notified of the change. 

Approval
The superintendent gives the approval and the board of education is informed.

Level II.

School Boundary Adjustment
A minimal number of students are involved. A request is directed through the principal(s) in the affected schools.

Involves
Principal, Community Councils/Parent Teacher Representatives, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary and/or Elementary Executive Director(s), Transportation Director and Board Member(s) for the affected school(s).

Approval
The superintendent and board member(s) for the area(s) approve Level II boundary adjustment(s) and inform the board of education of the change.

Level III.

Major Boundary Adjustment
This may involve adjustments such as two or more schools, a new school, and/or re-balancing of student enrollments. Adjustments may affect the elementary, junior high and senior high levels simultaneously.

Involves
Those who are designated to participate from Levels I and II in the Boundary Adjustment Procedures.

Approval
The board of education approves Level III boundary adjustments.

Process and Structural Organization for Level III Boundary Adjustments

1. Declaration of Boundary Study
   The board of education directs administration to initiate a boundary study. Patrons, teachers, and administrators will be notified and a boundary study will be conducted. The board designates a District Boundary Study Team.
2. Organization of District and School Boundary Study Teams:
   1. District Boundary Study Team
      1. Membership:
         Appointed by the superintendent/or designee and may include but is not limited to persons from the following list. It is recommended that no more than 20 persons be assigned to this team. The team is chaired by the Elementary and/or Secondary Executive Director(s). Membership includes:
         1. Community members from each of the affected schools
         2. Principals from each of the affected schools
         3. Teachers from each of the affected schools
         4. Parent Teacher Representatives from each of the affected schools
         5. Community Council Members from each of the affected schools
         6. Others as appointed by the superintendent
      2. Responsibilities:
         1. Serve on the Local Boundary Study Teams
         2. Receive, assess and incorporate community input from the Local Boundary Study Team
         3. Host Open Houses in which the public reviews presentations highlighting the process, boundary change criteria, proposed boundary scenarios, and informally discuss the proposals with those in attendance. District and Local Boundary Study Teams will be available to take additional comments for the final review by the District Study Team.
         4. Submit the recommendation(s) to the school board for consideration
   2. School Boundary Study Team
      1. Membership: Appointed by the principal/or designee and may include but is not limited to persons from the following list. It is recommended that no more than 10 persons be assigned to this team. Membership Includes:
         1. Local Principal who serves as the facilitator
         2. Community Council Members
         3. Parent Teacher Representatives
         4. Two members of the District Boundary Study Team
         5. Others as assigned by the principal
      2. Responsibilities
         1. Establish a process and receive input from patrons and the public
         2. Develop and recommend scenarios
         3. Send school and community input to the District Boundary Study Team
         4. Assist in public Open Houses
3. District Facilitator (Elementary and/or Secondary Executive Director)
   1. Membership - To be appointed by the superintendent /or designee
   2. Responsibilities:
      1. Oversee Boundary Study
      2. Facilitate the nomination of community members to serve on the District Study Team
      3. Chair the District Boundary Study Committee meetings
      4. Serve as the communication link among schools, community and the board of education
      5. Present the interim report to the board of education
      6. Present the final proposal to the board of education
      7. Follow up on specific issues that arise during the process
      8. Involve others as needed i.e. transportation department, community relations department
4. Outline of the Steps for a Level III Boundary Adjustment
   1. District Boundary Study Team presents recommended scenario(s) to the Board
   2. Board approved final boundary adjustment(s)
   3. New boundary adjustment is implemented