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Rezoning Study-Community Forum-
Thompson Middle SchoolFebruary 15, 2011
6:30 – 7:30pm
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Agenda:
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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eProject Objectives
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
Presentation – Richmond Rezoning Study
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'11Sept. '11 Oct. '11 Nov. '11 Dec. '11 Jan. '12 Feb. '12 Mar. '12 Apr. '12 May '12 June '12
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
Presentation – Richmond Rezoning Study
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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:
Now is your time to review the maps and provide feedback.
Thank you for your commitment to the Richmond Public Schools Rezoning Study!
Presentation – Richmond Rezoning Study