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Banning Unified reviews three attendance‑boundary options; recommendation due Feb. 11
Summary
The Banning Unified School District presented three elementary school boundary plans aimed at balancing enrollment, preserving dual‑immersion capacity and encouraging neighborhood schools. Staff said a recommendation will come to the board on Feb. 11, 2026, with grandfathering and transfer windows to limit disruption.
Banning Unified trustees on Jan. 14 heard an informational presentation on a three‑plan elementary attendance‑boundary study that staff said is designed to balance enrollment and reduce transportation inefficiencies as the district grows.
Mister Herrera, joined by demographer Isau Hoya and Dr. Merlos, walked the board through Plan 1 (balance enrollment and shorten student travel), Plan 2 (preserve extra capacity at Central and Hammerling to protect the district’s dual‑immersion program) and Plan 3 (same as Plan 2 plus a 3/4‑mile walking buffer to promote neighborhood schools). Staff said Cabezon Elementary’s…
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