Agenda Plus
School Board of Clay County
February 1, 2018 - Regular School Board Meeting
Title
D7 - Public Hearing and Adoption of Attendance Boundary for Discovery Oaks Elementary School.
Description

Public Hearing for public comments pertaining to the Attendance Boundary for Discovery Oaks Elementary School.

Gap Analysis

Discovery Oaks Elementary will open August, 2018.  As a result, attendance boundaries adjustments for POE/OVE/OLJH is required to ensure enrollment stability and sustainability for the community.  Safety considerations, current enrollment, future growth, neighborhood proximity, geographical balance, and transportation needs were the variables considered with the options presented.  A public meeting was advertised and conducted at OLJH on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 at 6:00 pm.  The superintendent presented Options 1 and 2 to the community for input and feedback, as well as, provided supporting rationale for his intent to recommend Option 1 to the School Board for approval consideration at the January school board meeting.  Option 1 is preferred due to meeting more of the district’s goals for rezoning and remains the safest option which presents the least amount of disruption to impacted communities while minimizing transportation costs to the district.

Previous Outcomes

Not applicable.

Expected Outcomes

The expected outcomes of the rezoning are to:

  • Open Discovery Oaks with a sustainable student population and no relocatable classrooms
  • Reduce Enrollment at POE and OLJH
  • Realign the grade structure at POE, OVE and OLJH
  • Minimize disruption to all students/schools involved
  • Minimize busing and provide safe walk/bike routes to school
Strategic Plan Goal

Ensure effective management of the organization, operations and facilities to maximize the use of resources and promote a safe, efficient and effective environment for Clay County students.  SDCC educational facilities should provide top tier facilities that afford teachers and students the ability to reach their highest potential.

Recommendation

Recommend adopting “Option 1” Attendance Boundary Plan following a public hearing.

Contact
Dr. Michael Kemp, Assistant Superintendent, Operations (904) 336-6824 michael.kemp@myoneclay.net
Financial Impact
None.
Review Comments
Attachments
DOE attendance boundary ppt in pdf format.pdf