Elementary Rezoning Seminole County Public Schools May 19, /23/2016

Rationale for Rezoning Operating Budget Savings Excess Vacant Student Stations Declining Enrollment 22/23/2016

Core Committee Core Committee is an advisory committee established by School Board Policy 5.30 Representatives include: PTA Representatives SAC Representatives Principals District Level Staff 32/23/2016

Core Committee Role Develop plans which divide Longwood Elementary attendance zone among four neighboring school attendance zones Consider public input (plans & suggestions) Recommend plan(s) to the Superintendent 42/23/2016

Committee Members Highlands ElementaryErica Bolton Tia Fenoff, Donna Weaver, Principal Layer Elementary Marina Kane Craig Wells Gay Staats, Principal Longwood ElementaryMark Carpenter Betty Orooji Ginny Fisher, Principal Winter Springs ElementaryChrista Rowley Carol Waters Michelle Morrison, Principal Woodlands ElementaryVal Wadman Kelly Shilson Barry Liebovitz, Principal District StaffGeraldine Wright, Executive Director Elem. Ed. Beverly Perrault, Executive Director of Elem. Ed. Julie Murphy, Assistant Director Transportation George Kosmac, Deputy Superintendent/Operations 52/23/2016

MEETING/PROCESS GUIDELINES Work together Respect perspectives of all Core Committee members Seriously consider input from the public Expedite the process 62/23/2016

Board Policy - Rezoning Rezoning: - A rezoning is a realignment of school geographical attendance based on a student‘s residence. This policy can be found at: – (Home page) –Click on “School Board” tab – Click on drop-down “Policies & Procedures” – Click on Board Policies – Click on Chapter 5 & scroll to /23/2016

Procedures Identify specific geography areas or study areas that could shift from one attendance zone to another. The District has provided demographic data for each cell (student enrollment, free/reduced lunch %). Core Committee will develop plans for consideration, and measure each plan to insure equitable free/reduced lunch percentages and enrollment will not exceed school capacity. 82/23/2016

Parameters The plan assigns students to the closest school to the extent practicable Plan keeps subdivisions and small neighborhood units in the same attendance zone to the extent practical Plan creates compact attendance zones with few or no island areas Plan includes target enrollments that allow for growth 92/23/2016

Communications The District will inform the community and the affected schools regarding the assignment process, schedule, and methods for public input. The School Board’s web-site, Seminole Government TV, and local media will be utilized for communication. 102/23/2016

Core Committee Responsibilities The Core Committee will develop and revise its plans, consider public input, and submit recommendations to the Superintendent The Superintendent may develop alternative plans for consideration by the Board 112/23/2016

The Final Decision The Superintendent shall submit a recommendation to the Board. The Board will take action on the Superintendent’s recommendation and makes the final decision. 122/23/2016

Timeline SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS TIMELINE LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY April 19 Information item to SB May 10 Al to recommend Suspension of Operation Al to initiate rezone Core Committee May 19 Core Committee Meeting May 25 Core Committee Meeting June 2Core Committee Meeting June 7 SB Work Session to review all rezone plans Special SB Meeting where Superintendent recommends plan for preliminary approval and request permission to advertise June 8 Advertisement of selected plan; Ad runs June 12 July 12 Public Hearing Special SB Meeting to Adopt Rezone Plan 13 2/23/2016

DEMO!! 142/23/2016