Cartwright staff outline possible boundary tweak between Manuel Pena and Frank Davidson
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Summary
Superintendent Watson presented an informational review of a potential attendance-boundary adjustment to move a small area from Manuel Pena Junior Elementary to Frank Davidson Elementary to relieve crowding at Pena; no action was taken and staff outlined public-notice steps.
Superintendent Watson presented an informational briefing on Feb. 4 describing a modest proposed change to elementary attendance boundaries that would reassign a small parcel now assigned to Manuel Pena Junior Elementary to Frank Davidson Elementary.
Watson said the change is intended to relieve overcrowding at Manuel Pena, noting recent construction and population growth in the affected area. He described the steps required if the district pursues the change: a public hearing, notifying impacted families by postcard, and holding community forums (including outreach to three apartment complexes in the area). He said open enrollment would still permit families to remain at their current campuses and that the district is considering transitional options for students in certain grade cohorts.
Why it matters: The boundary change affects student assignments, possible transportation changes and neighborhood school access; residents living in the identified rectangle may be reassigned and could lose district-provided bus service if the change is implemented.
What’s next: Staff said additional study is required; if the board votes to pursue the change it would happen for the next school year and include required community engagement steps and a public hearing before any final action.