October 22, 2013

Committee Members

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Preston Smith

Principal Owner Business Information Services, LLC

Our credentials Completed more than 200 studies and school district projects in 11 states since years as a reporter, 5 years in Washington Master’s in Public Administration and Statistics 2 years as a performance auditor for City of Kansas City. 10 years as a data manager

Population Trends, During the last 40 years, population in the district has dispersed beyond the city’s core.

Summary Demographics Here’s the distribution of the students for this year. They follow closely the distribution of schools

Summary Demographics Among the area districts, only Blair Oaks has had a higher enrollment growth

Summary Demographics Since 2007, the district’s enrollment has increased steadily.

Population Trends: Erratic Kindergarten enrollment

Additional Facts

Enrollment Trends

Additional Facts

Findings Solid and steady enrollment growth projected

Findings There is a wide range in F/R enrollment at the schools.

Findings The high school is overcrowde d and four elementarie s are nearly overcrowde d

Outlook/Changes There is a core area where there is large numbers of students migrating into and out of.

Outlook/Changes Good enrollment growth is possible in the western and northern areas, with the district’s core in the city.

Thank you

What are the obvious implications this data has on our work (preK – 12)? What additional data/information might we need to consider to support our work? Group Reports

Planning Committee Logistics Facilities Assessment Town Hall Meeting - November 17 th Future Meeting Dates

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