The proposed boundary changes were detailed extensively, each scenario offering different approaches to improving student flow from elementary to middle schools. The first scenario proposed a comprehensive restructuring, affecting up to 18% of the student population. This plan sought to use school buildings and maintain neighborhood integrity, with one exception being Cedar Island Elementary. The scenario aimed to connect students from Edenbrook Elementary to multiple middle schools.

Scenario two, although affecting fewer students, focused on minimal boundary adjustments while still aligning with the district’s core parameters. Approximately 2,100 students would be impacted, with the key strength being the preservation of neighborhood integrity. This scenario, like the first, aimed to streamline transportation logistics by maintaining existing feeder patterns.

The third scenario presented a more aggressive approach, moving around 3,700 students. This option emphasized efficiency in building use and continuity in school assignments, though it risked disrupting neighborhood accessibility, particularly for students living near middle schools they would no longer attend.

The final scenario proposed the least disruption, affecting about 1,800 students. While this option mirrored some elements of scenario two, it required a future reassessment of middle school boundaries by 2028 to ensure long-term sustainability. This scenario presented fewer improvements in feeder patterns, potentially complicating the transition from elementary to middle school for some students.

An interactive map was made available on the district’s website, allowing residents to visualize potential impacts on school assignments. It was clarified that current students would not be reassigned during the transition period, although new in-district transfer requests would be limited to maintain stability in enrollment figures.

The discussion of boundary changes was accompanied by a commitment to honor the district’s values of integrity, belonging, and inclusion. The Enrollment Capacity and Management Advisory Committee (EAC) played a role in monitoring trends and guiding the development of these scenarios. The committee’s parameters focused on sustaining neighborhood cohesion, minimizing transportation disruption, and ensuring safety in bus routing.

In addition to the boundary discussions, the meeting served as a platform for community members to express their concerns and provide feedback. The board emphasized the importance of shared input, inviting attendees to participate in small group discussions or submit their thoughts via digital forms. This engagement was part of a broader effort to refine the proposed scenarios and ensure that any adjustments serve the best interests of students and families within the district.

The meeting also addressed frequently asked questions about in-district transfers and open enrollment processes. It was noted that applications for transfers would not need to be resubmitted for students wishing to stay at their current schools, and logistical information, including busing details, would be communicated well in advance of any changes, with updates expected by August 2026.

The anticipation of opening a new elementary school in 2026, as part of the community’s support for educational improvements, was highlighted as a future development that would further influence boundary adjustments.