GROWTH WITHIN OUR DISTRICT AND ITS IMPACT ON ATTENDANCE ZONES Deon Jackson/December 9 th 2014

THE TREND IS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH Charleston Metro Area (Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties) experienced high rate of population growth (17.4%) from Comparative growth rates for South Carolina (11.7%) and the U.S. as a whole (8%) were substantially lower during this time Operations Research and Education Laboratory Study

Charleston City planners designated the following areas as hot spots for residential development The Cainhoy Peninsula – including Daniel Island The I-26 corridor, particularly Summerville – which is perceived as having good schools, and as a result, is a very attractive location Cane Bay and Nexton areas Operations Research and Education Laboratory Study “HOT SPOTS” FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Growth by Residence (Elementary District Resolution)

Despite economic slowdown in similar U.S. communities, Berkeley County rate of development has remained robust. Planners believe area along US 176 between I-26 and US 52 will see substantial growth. Three large subdivisions have been approved in that area: Nexton More than 10,000 units Cane Bay Currently more than 1,500 families with 800 homes under construction Foxbank 2,400 single and multi-family homes Carnes Crossroads An estimated 15,000 people will live in development Operations Research and Education Laboratory Study and realty agencies Growth by Residence (Elementary District Resolution) AREAS OF GREATEST GROWTH

Residential growth in the lower Cainhoy peninsula area and industrial growth is now focused in Clements Ferry corridor and likely to extend north along the SC 41 corridor, particularly with development of the Keystone Tract There are a large supply of approved lots in existing and planned subdivision developments and the county is positioned to benefit from upturn in global economic conditions Infrastructure already in place (water and sewage lines established) Residential growth also seen in I-26 corridor (Summerville area) as well as Cane Bay and Nexton areas Operations Research and Education Laboratory Study Allocation of Gain by Elementary District AREAS OF GREATEST GROWTH

Shift attendance lines to maximize capacity of elementary schools in areas of the county that are experiencing growth while also changing the grade configuration of Berkeley Elementary and Berkeley Intermediate Schools to K-5 Why? Significant overcrowding Proposed Solution

Projected: Currently (1253) Capacity Line (1350) BERKELEY ELEM/INTERMEDIATE

Projected: Currently (899) Capacity Line (900) CANE BAY ELEMENTARY Currently (959)

Currently (224) Capacity Line (700) CAINHOY ELEM/MIDDLE

Projected: Currently (1135) Capacity Line (1000) COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY Currently (1149)

Projected: Currently (511) Capacity Line (900) CANE BAY MIDDLE Currently (203)

Projected: Currently (1685) Capacity Line (1300) SANGAREE ELEM/INTERMEDIATE Currently (1550) NOTE: CURRENT ENROLLMENT SRE= 880 SRI = 670

Projected: Currently (966) Capacity Line (1000) WHITESVILLE ELEMENTARY Currently (1042)

Projected: (609) Capacity Line (900) NEXTON ELEMENTARY

Improve educational environment by addressing overcrowding issues and creating capacity in high growth areas Create smooth transition for students of Berkeley Elementary and Berkeley Intermediate Continuing in the K-5 progression will permit better vertical articulation in second and third grade Currently, the way report card ratings are set up, elementary schools being graded in part by 3 rd grade students who attend Berkeley Intermediate More convenient for parents with children at elementary school level (expand on this point) BENEFITS OF ADJUSTING ATTENDANCE LINES

Transportation Decrease number of buses used for Berkeley Intermediate and Berkeley Elementary Buses will be able to pick up later (expand on this point) Berkeley Intermediate would not have to wait for shared buses in afternoon which means students get home sooner. Having a positive impact on BMS and BHS. Berkeley Intermediate would not have to wait for shared buses in afternoon which means students get home sooner Buses that aren’t needed at Berkeley Elementary and Berkeley Intermediate could be allocated elsewhere in the district Limit the mileage placed on busses. Estimated savings of $64,000 (annually). Potential savings of $80,000 (salary and benefits) MORE BENEFITS

PROPOSED REDRAWN ATTENDANCE LINES

What factors/guidelines are used in drawing attendance? Will the community have input? Will families with multiple children be separated? This question isn’t right. It sounds like the families will be separated, but they just mean will the kids attend separate schools… Will 5 th grade have the option to choose to stay? What about K-4? When will the decision be made? How will parents be notified about the decision? QUESTIONS

(expand: currently Berkeley Elementary uses 12 buses and Berkeley Intermediate uses 10- buses – (4 buses shared between the two schools, they drop off at Berkeley Elementary then go to Berkeley Intermediate which causes delays) Berkeley Intermediate would not have to wait for shared buses in afternoon which means students get home sooner

December 9, 2014: Overview of the Process Preview of Nexton Elementary Proposed Attendance Lines and adjustments to BIS, BES, WES, CBE, CPE, SRI, SRE and CPE January 8-22, 2015: Community Input Meetings for Impacted Schools (Nexton, BIS, BES, WES, CBE, CPE, SRI, SRE and CPE) January 27, 2015: Board Action on Proposed Changes (Nexton, BIS, BES, WES, CBE, CPE, SRI, SRE and CPE) August 2015: Preview of Tanner Elementary, Philip Simmons Middle/Elementary, Impacted Schools (CEM, BBE, HES, GCP, SFI and HMS) September 2015: Community Input Meetings for Impacted Schools (CEM, BBE, HES, GCP, SFI, and HMS) October 2015: Board Action on Proposed Lines (Tanner Elementary and Philip Simmons) NEXT STEPS AND TIMELINE