Manheim Central School District Elementary Attendance Zones Presentation February 13, 2017
Ba Background – What created a need to redistrict? � In 2011, A facilities committee consisting of Community members, School Board representatives, and administrators began discussing the long range needs of our facilities. It was soon identified that, due to aging elementary facilities, a feasibility study should be performed to see how to best meet the needs of our elementary programs. � A study completed in January 2012 outlined options to meet our elementary school needs. The options included remodeling existing buildings, constructing new buildings, or a combination of the two. � The facilities committee recommended a two building structure. One building with a capacity of 1000 students and the other with a capacity of 500 students. � Doe Run Elementary is on schedule to be completed in time for a fall 2017 opening. � It has been proposed to close Stiegel Elementary at the completion of the 16 ‐ 17 school year, at which time construction on a 500 student elementary school will begin at the current site of Doe Run on Gramby to be opened in the fall of 2019. � The elimination of a school building and the change in capacities of Doe Run has created a need to re ‐ draw our elementary attendance zones.
What What considerations considerations were made made when when determining determining new new options options for for attendance attendance zones? zones? � 10 year enrollment projections � Capacity limitations of buildings � Future growth availability of buildings � Keep neighborhoods/developments together where possible � Transportation ‐ Optimize bus routes when possible � Transportation ‐ Minimize bus travel time � Maximize “walkability” opportunities in Borough � Maintain a “community school” feel in the Borough. � Minimize the effect on students as much as possible � Student Demographics
Pr Process for drawing attendance zones? 1) Davis Demographics performed a demographic study and ten year enrollment projection 2) An administrative team worked with Davis Demographics to develop options using ArcGIS mapping. 3) Options were analyzed and “tweaked” based on considerations outlined previously 4) Options are being presented and discussed tonight 5) Davis Demographics will meet with administrators, community leaders and parent reps to discuss enrollment projections and options for attendance zones. 6) Town Hall meeting February 16 th to allow for community input. 7) Board to vote on final attendance zones on February 21 st .
Online Visual Map An interactive online map will be available on our website tomorrow afternoon that will allow parents and community members to view the various options. Online map to view different scenarios/options 5
Current Attendance Zones and Density 6
SCENARIO A • Boundary divides Borough along High Street • Elizabethtown Road and 72 N. is a boundary on the north. • Boundary follows Rife Run and Chiques Creek into Rapho Township Pros • Good demographic divide • Follows natural boundaries Concerns • Will require addition of several buses. • Enrollment projection shows Borough school will exceed capacity. • Limits walking options in Borough 7
SCENARIO B • Boundary divides Borough along Main Street and Colebrook • Elizabethtown Road and 72 N. is a boundary on the north. • Boundary follows Rife Run and Chiques Creek into Rapho Township Pros • Enrollment at or under capacity for 10 yrs. • Follows natural boundaries Concerns • Requires addition of several buses. • Limits walking options in Borough • Students in HCB neighborhood will be bussed to Doe Run (for 2 years) 9
SCENARIO C • A boundary is created around the entire Borough. Pros • Creates true “Community school” in the Borough. • Creates opportunities for walking within the Borough Concerns • Demographic inequity 11
SCENARIO D • Boundary encompasses majority of Borough • 72 N. is a boundary on the north. • Manheim / Mt. Joy Road boundary through Rapho Township Pros • Creates opportunities for walking within the Borough • Community school feel in Borough • High growth areas go to Doe Run Concerns • Enrollment projection shows Borough school will exceed capacity. • Travel time from extreme southwestern part of district 13
SCENARIO E • Boundary encompasses majority of Borough • Old Line Rd to Colebrook Rd define boundary on northwest. • Manheim / Mt. Joy Rd is boundary through Rapho Township Pros • Creates opportunities for walking within the Borough • Community school feel in Borough • High growth areas go to Doe Run • Enrollment at or under capacity for 10 yrs. Concerns • Travel time from extreme southwestern part of district 2/14/2017 15
QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION 17
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