Eisley School Board approves controversial K-8 boundary changes
November 05, 2024 | Wichita, School Boards, Kansas
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The primary focus of the meeting was the transition of Eisley to a K-8 school, which involves establishing new boundaries to accommodate the additional grades. Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld clarified that the board's decision was strictly related to boundary changes and did not directly address programming changes, particularly concerning special education services. This distinction was emphasized to alleviate concerns from parents about the potential impact on their children.
Board members expressed empathy for families affected by the changes, particularly regarding the relocation of mixed-ability classrooms and other specialized programs. The administration acknowledged that while some programs would need to be moved due to space constraints, not all services would be eliminated from Eisley. The board discussed the possibility of amending the master plan to accommodate these programs, but any such decisions would require further analysis and are not part of the current boundary change vote.
The meeting also highlighted the anticipated decline in enrollment at Stuckey Middle School, as students from the newly defined Eisley boundary would shift to the K-8 school. This change could result in a loss of approximately 118 students from Stuckey, raising concerns about maintaining enrollment levels.
Looking ahead, the board plans to hold a workshop on the cell phone policy and a literacy summit, aiming to engage the community in discussions about educational strategies and policies. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, after which the board adjourned without any further action.
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