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Superintendent says redistricting plans coming; staff to hold PTO outreach and student transition activities
Summary
Superintendent Doctor Solon told the board he plans to meet PTOs to explain redistricting options and to coordinate activities to ease transitions for about 200 students who will be reassigned under the Highland reconfiguration. He said three proposed options will be presented to the community and staff will gather feedback.
Superintendent Doctor Solon told the board the district is preparing community outreach around school redistricting and will share multiple options before the board makes a long-range decision.
Solon said he has started asking principals for opportunities to speak at PTO meetings so families can ask questions and receive information about supports planned for students who will move. He said roughly 200 students will be reassigned out of Highland and that staffing moves and parking/transport logistics must be managed as part of any plan.
"What can we do to support your child in a positive transition?" Solon asked, describing proposed work to bring children together before moves, offer tours and conduct activities to build familiarity. He emphasized the district will present three feasible options and seek community feedback before selecting a path.
Solon declined to fix a vote date until options are finalized and stressed that the board wants a long-term solution that will serve the district for years rather than a short-term fix.
What happens next: Staff will coordinate with the redistricting consultant (Mike Zuba referenced) to set dates for community presentations and will circulate the three options and an evaluation framework before seeking a board decision.
