The board reviewed the updated boundaries and transfer process. A few members of the public commented regarding Jackson changes, from Fishback and Edgefield neighborhoods.
During public comment I was able to ask about the 59 homes added to the SE corner of the boundary. According to current district records there are 13 kids in that area, 7 less than my lowest estimate. The committee discussed this change over email and the change was approved.
This means the total add of grades 1-6 will be approx. 55 kids - assuming kinders are represented by 15% of that number (our current ratio) that puts our total at approx. 65 kids added, about 2.5 classes. Adding in an additional class from the Copperleaf subdivision over the next 1.5 years we should end up with 3.5 classes added. As time goes by, given that the area will be completely built out, we should eventually see a gradual reduction in enrollment per the PSU study and I think that was a factor for the committee as they discussed the same consideration for Imlay.
I also asked about getting school capacity numbers against enrollment for the plan and Mr. Pérez committed to get that to me - he explained that a previous request to get the info to me had fallen through the cracks. Given the schedule the committee is keeping, I'm not surprised and I appreciate that he took the time to explain what happened.
I would be surprised if this boundary proposal fails to pass at the next meeting but I strongly encourage anyone concerned about the impact to Indian Hills or any other area in the district to get their feedback to the board. They will be receiving updated public input on a weekly basis until the 30 day review is completed.
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