1. Community Engagement Committee
Presented by Melissa Thompson, Huntsville Council of PTAs

2. A new Community Engagement Committee was convened in November 2011 to address the transition of both Lee High School and New Century Technology High School into the new campus on Meridian Street.

3. Community Engagement Committee
Membership
School representatives
Community representatives
One PTSA representative from each school
Two parents from each school
Two teachers from each school
One student from each school
One alumnus from each school
Redstone Arsenal
Chamber of Commerce
Neighborhood associations representative
Northeast Civic Association
Huntsville Association of Realtors
Huntsville Planning Commission

4. Meetings Understanding the Process
Three meetings of the Community Engagement Committee were held.
The tone of all of the meetings was very positive – everyone was committed to make a decision for the best interests of the students.
The student members of this Committee were very engaged in the discussions.
Both schools are proud of their traditions, their accomplishments, and their uniqueness.

5. Strengths of Both Schools
Celebrating the Successes of Each
Lee High School
New century technology H.S.
Tradition
History
Magnet Programs
Sports
Diversity
Academic Achievement
Strands (concentration areas)
Small Community
Diversity
Opportunities with Research Park

6. Three Options Considered
Two schools become one
Merger
Two separate school operate under one roof
Co-Location
Two schools operate under one roof but share core classes where practical
Hybrid

7. Recommendation
The Community Engagement Committee recommends to Dr. Wardynski that Lee High School and New Century Technology High School be allowed to operate as separate schools sharing the new Meridian Street campus.