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Board discusses countywide redistricting, consultant estimated at $250K–$300K and multi-phase timeline
Summary
Officials presented a proposal to begin a countywide facility utilization and redistricting study, citing static enrollment, four elementary schools under 300 students, and the need for community engagement; staff said the process would follow updated Policy JCAA and likely require a $250,000–$300,000 consultant engagement.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools officials presented a plan on April 23 to begin a countywide facility utilization study and possible redistricting under updated Policy JCAA.
Assistant Superintendent Miss Howe and facilities staff described flat enrollment forecasts through FY30, four elementary schools with enrollment below 300, and multiple “islands” where elementary feeders split across middle and high schools. “Our enrollment is static. Forecast is that it will remain static at least through FY30,” Miss Howe said, adding that “we have 4 schools, elementary, that are below 300 in capacity.”
Facilities staff and Mr. Watson outlined the goals: analyze functional space in every facility, review state standards for classroom space, examine operating and capital costs, and…
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