Spring Lake Park Schools

Spring Lake Park Schools, MN - District 16

		PRINTABLE VERSION We're Glad You Asked... November 2, 2007 Q: When will we know more about K-3 attendance boundaries for the 2008-09 school year? A: In June 2008, District 16 will close K-3 Kenneth Hall Elementary as part of the total renovation and expansion of the Spring Lake Park High School site. In September 2008, the district will open the new Northpoint Elementary, a 700-student capacity K-3 school located at 2350 124th Court in Blaine, just south of the corner of County Rd. 14/125th Avenue and Cloud Drive. A K-3 Elementary Attendance Boundary Study was begun in September to research and recommend the necessary adjustments to boundaries for students attending Woodcrest Elementary, Park Terrace Elementary, and Northpoint Elementary for the 2008-09 school year. This process, now in its early stages, will require thoughtful data analysis to guide the creation of boundary planning options. The district’s goal is to announce new K-3 elementary boundaries by mid-January 2008. Identification of initial boundary options requires an effective and efficient decision-making process. This process will be guided by the goal of accomplishing the following desired results: -- effective building utilization -- ability to effectively manage current and future enrollment trends -- student demographics will be effectively balanced among the schools -- students will attend school with neighbors within their natural neighborhood boundaries -- reasonable bus ride or drive-time to school Phase I of the K-3 Elementary Attendance Boundary Study involves conducting data analysis and identifying initial options for public review. Phase II will involve community input as the boundary options will initially be reviewed by a community task force in November, followed by a public meeting in late November or early December at which time the district will gather feedback. Phase III will include further analysis, refinement of options, and another round of input by the community task force. The task force will review public feedback, review the options once again, and make recommendations. These recommendations will be utilized to develop final boundary recommendations that will be presented at a final public meeting in January. These recommendations will then be forwarded to the Superintendent and finally recommended to the School Board for approval. Updates on the boundary study will be available on the district’s website, in school newsletters, and in the local media. Specific dates for the community meeting will be announced in November.