Scope of Boundary Studies - (1) Adopt the following criteria for the boundary studies for the new elementary school at the Lacey site and to relieve overcrowding at Annandale High School to the extent feasible and practicable: help balance and accommodate current and projected enrollments; to have geographic proximity; to provide socio-economic and ESOL balance; to adhere to core capacity; to respect man-made and natural barriers; to minimize split neighborhoods and split feeder assignments; to maximize program stability; and to minimize additional capital/operating costs; to consider not only these criteria, but also any other factors that will contribute to the improved operational efficiency and instructional effectiveness of the school system, pursuant to Policy 8130, Local School Boundaries, Program Assignments and School Closings;
(2) direct the Superintendent to conduct a boundary study to include: Annandale Terrace, Beech Tree, Belvedere, Braddock, Bren Mar Park, Columbia, North Springfield, Pine Spring, Sleepy Hollow, Westlawn, and Woodburn Elementary schools in order to establish an attendance area for a new elementary school at the Lacey site, pursuant to Policy 8130, Local School Boundaries, Program Assignments and School Closings;
(3) accept the scope and objectives of the middle and high school study in the Annandale region and further direct the Superintendent to conduct a study to include: Annandale, Edison, Falls Church, Lee, Stuart and Woodson High Schools; Lake Braddock Secondary School; Frost, Glasgow, Holmes, Jackson, Key, Poe, and Twain Middle Schools, pursuant to Policy 8130, Local School Boundaries, Program Assignments and School Closings
Motion by Sandra S Evans, second by Judith 'Tessie' Wilson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kathy L Smith - Chairman, Brad Center, Sandra S Evans, Martina A Hone, Ilryong Moon, James L Raney, Patricia S Reed, Daniel G Storck, Jane K Strauss, Judith 'Tessie' Wilson
