Rezoning Study-Community Forum-

Thompson Middle SchoolFebruary 15, 2011

6:30 – 7:30pm

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6:30-6:35 Introduction & Welcoming Remarks

6:35-6:45 Presentation – Progress report to

community and objectives of meeting

6:45-7:30 Review maps and complete

questionnaires

Welcome!

Tonight’s meeting is 1st part of two (2) community information meetings for the

Richmond Public Schools Rezoning Study.

The next community forum will be held March 27th

at Richmond Technical Center

Purpose

Community Forum

1. Learn how the community-based redistricting process has been working.

2. Review DRAFT rezoning options for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

3. Complete questionnaires related to the options to provide valuable input to the committee.

What we are not prepared to do is answer questions about your specific child or school.

1. Richmond Public Schools is building new schools as part of the “Build Better Richmond” program.a) 2 new elementary schools opening in January 2013b) 1 new middle school opening in January 2014c) 1 new high school opening in January 2015

2. Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is slated to build a new Overby-Sheppard Elementary school on the existing site

3. Changes in demographics and population over time have created imbalances in building utilization amongst various schools within the district.a) Some are over utilized while others are underutilized

4. Many of the buildings are in need of modernization or replacement, and there could be potential consolidation opportunities which can better save on costs.

5. These factors have created the need to take a comprehensive look at the existing Richmond Public School zones and facilities.

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Balance Building Utilization

Minimize the impact on students

Use major roads and natural boundaries whenever feasible to define attendance zones

Guiding Principles / Criteria

Maximize walkability

Establish clear feeder patterns and continuity

Make all efforts to ensure efficient system of school bus transportation

Make all efforts to establish contiguous zones

Make all efforts to minimize the split of identifiable community components such as apartments and subdivisions.

Guiding Principles / Criteria

Work Done to Date

Committee has met 4 times since the project began:

October 25th , 2011

November 15th, 2011

December 13th, 2011

January 10th, 2012

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TASK I: Demographic Study

TASK II: Capacity Development

TASK III: Redistricting Criteria / Guideline Development

Data CollectionData Analysis / AssimilationInternal Logistics Planning with RPSCommittee Application DevelopmentCommittee Application Review / SelectionBackground Report DevelopmentBaseline Options Development

Community Forum #1 (4 locations): Present Project Process, Criteria, Timeline, and Redistricting Objectives to Community.

Information meeting to public, without public comments.

Sept. 22-23, 2011

Oct. 4-5, 2011

Rezoning Meeting Series 1 - Orientation

Oct. 25, 2011

Rezoning Meeting Series 2 - Review Background Data, Introduce Baseline Options

Nov. 15, 2011

Rezoning Meeting Series 3 - Discuss Background Data & Baseline Options, Q&A

Dec 13, 2011

Rezoning Meeting Series 4 - Options Development, Prepare for Community Forum #2

Jan 10, 2012

School Board Process Update Feb 6, 2012

Community Forum #2 (3 locations): Present Preliminary Rezoning Options to Community for Comment/Feedback

Feb 15, 2012

Rezoning Meeting Series 5 - Options Development

Feb 28, 2012

Rezoning Meeting Series 6 - Options Development, Prepare for Community Forum #3

Mar 13, 2012

Community Forum #3 (3 locations): Present Updated Rezoning Options to Community for Comment/Feedback

Mar 27, 2012

Rezoning Meeting Series 7 - Review Forum Results, Begin Recommendations

Apr 17, 2012

Rezoning Meeting Series 8- Finalize Recommendations & Prepare for Board Presentation

May. 8, 2012

Presentation of Final Recommendations to the Board of Education May 21, 2012

School Board Public Hearings May 29 & 31, 2012

School Board Vote on Recommendations June 18, 2012

TASK IV: Rezoning

We are here

What’s Next

- Community Forum input reviewed-

Committee will meet 2 times before next community forum:

February 28th, 2012

March 13th, 2012

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After the next community forum on March 27, 2012

Committee will meet 2 times after next community forum:

April 17th, 2012

May 8th, 2012

Maps and Figures

The committee is sharing 4 DRAFT options for your review and feedback:

- 4 options for each level along with enrollment estimates

- Committee members and RPS will be around maps to help answer questions

- Please write down your feedback either online or on forms so committee can benefit from all input

Presentation – Richmond Rezoning Study

Interpreting the Maps

If you have any questions about the process, please review the RPS Rezoning section on

the website, or email at:

rezone@richmond.k12.va.us

Now is your time to review the maps and provide feedback.

Thank you for your commitment to the Richmond Public Schools Rezoning Study!

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