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Board approves rezoning to open new Edith Stark elementary and relieve overcrowding at Freedom

Volusia County School Board · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to rezone a small area from Freedom Elementary to the newly rebuilt Edith Stark Elementary (capacity ~650) after community meetings and a school tour; grandfathering options offered for rising fifth‑graders.

The Volusia County School Board on Jan. 13 approved changes to attendance boundaries that will move a portion of the far‑west edge of Freedom Elementary into the newly rebuilt Edith Stark Elementary School.

District staff said the new Edith Stark facility was built to serve about 650 students and includes…

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