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Central AreaRedistricting Study-Committee Meeting 2-October 30, 2013Slide2

WelcomeTonight’s Agenda5:30 - 6:00 Dinner, Welcome and Introductions

6:00 - 6:30 Review new information and handouts of baseline options

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– 7:15 Break into 3 small groups and review the options

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Discuss next steps and adjournSlide3

WelcomeTonight’s GoalsTonight’s Three Goals:#1. To review communication logistics and review / answer questions regarding the project and/or background

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#2. To review DRAFT baseline options and homework

#3. Small group exercise to perform preliminary review / markups of DRAFT options.Slide4

Committee Chair:Michael QuinnSlide5

Communication LogisticsSlide6

• Committee members should have received an invite to the Wiki group page.• Page is merely a method to communicate between meetings and to answer/discuss issues related to the redistricting between meetings• Talk with Robin Allen after the meeting if you did not get an invite, to make sure she has your correct contact information.• Committee can always send emails or call Cropper GIS and/or BCPS with questions or thoughts.

Communication LogisticsSlide7

• BCPS Central Area webpage is created!: - Helps to refer inquiring community to this website to answer questions about the rezoning process, schedule and a quantity of data and maps.- Located under “What’s Happening”

section of website (www.bcps.org) •

Direct link to page is:http://www.bcps.org/construction/mayschapel/

Communication LogisticsSlide8

Contact Info:Cropper GISMatthew Croppermcropper@croppergis.com614.451.1242BCPS Office of Strategic PlanningChris Brocato - cbrocato@bcps.org and/or Robin Allen - rallen4@bcps.org410.887.4216

Questions

Communication LogisticsSlide9

Redistricting Study Project GoalsSlide10

Baltimore County Public Schools is building a new elementary school on the Mays Chapel site.Opening in Fall 2014700-student capacitySchools throughout the region are overcrowded, and redistricting is necessary to balance building utilization and populate the new school.BCPS has organized a committee-based process to work through redistricting options and plans.

Work will continue through Winter 2014

Why We’re Here

Project ObjectivesSlide11

The following schools in the Central Area could be affected by the redistricting process:Hampton ESLutherville ESPadonia ESPinewood ESPot Spring ESRiderwood ES

Sparks ESTimonium ES

Warren ESWest Towson ES

Potential Affected Schools

Project Objectives

New school at Mays Chapel SiteSlide12

Efficient use of available space (i.e. Balance Building Utilization)Long-range enrollment and capacity needs (i.e. be mindful of future potential population in addition to existing students)Use natural boundaries, such as railroads, creeks, major highways, election districts, existing school boundaries, and location of feeder schools.

Why We’re Here

Guiding Principles / CriteriaSlide13

Cost containment (i.e. Efficiencies such as transportation and facility use)Elimination of existing satellite zones (areas districted to a school that are outside of its boundary)Minimize the number of times any one student is reassigned

Feeder pattern continuity

Phasing in boundary changes by grade levels for high schools

Maintaining diversity among all involved schools

Why We’re Here

Guiding Principles / CriteriaSlide14

State Rated CapacitySlide15

Study Area School Capacities:Slide16

Current School UtilizationSlide17

Current School utilization reinforces the needSlide18

Review of DRAFT OptionsSlide19

Remember that everything is considered DRAFT! Nothing is written in stone Existing DRAFT Options are subject to change New options can/will be createdFocus isn’t on picking the best solution YET, but to openly explore the various options to present to the public for feedback.Slide20

3 DRAFT Options are presented to you this eveningCommittee has 8.5x11 maps, as well as plots of maps for review tonightOptions maps are also now on the interactive webmap (www.croppermap.com/bcpsredistricting)Copies of handouts, including small and large format maps will be posted on the Mays Chapel webpage on the BCPS website (http://www.bcps.org/construction/mayschapel/) Slide21

When analyzing redistricting options, it is best to look at the information in two different ways.Study the geography i.e. shape of the current and option boundary lines.Look at where the lines shift away from current vs. the option.Look at road networks and envision how school buses and parents would travel to the schoolStudy the tables and enrollment / utilization estimateReview the balance of enrollment, and identify any imbalances that may exist.

Understand why there are any imbalances in the enrollment / utilization, or examine possible ways to improve the balance.Slide22

Examination / Review of Options MapsSlide23
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Examination / Review of Options TablesSlide28
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Break into 3 small groupsEach group will review an option for 15 minutesGroups have different colored markers, and are encouraged to write, circle, highlight any area on the map they feel needs to be addressed.After 15 minutes, the group will swap options and review the next one. After each group reviews all 3 options, there will be a discussion around findings / observations

Small Group Exercise:Slide30

General Announcements and Upcoming ScheduleSlide31

General Announcements & Upcoming Schedule

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Committee Meeting

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See you next meeting on November 13, 2013!Same time, same place