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Boundary advisory committee recommends continued study of middle‑school boundaries and transportation; no immediate changes
Summary
A district advisory committee recommended that administration continue studying middle‑school boundaries rather than propose changes for 2026–27. The board heard proposals to explore converting Wilson's Creek to a 6–8 model and to examine feeder patterns and expanded transportation eligibility (an estimated 1,100 additional students may gain eligibility under discussed changes).
At a regular board meeting, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Travis Shaw reported on the Middle School Boundary Advisory Committee's work and said the group recommended the administration continue studying options rather than bringing an immediate recommendation for the 2026–27 school year.
Dr. Shaw described three options the committee considered: (1) recommend no changes at this time, (2) request administration continue evaluating scenarios and data, or (3) make a specific recommendation. The committee selected the second option: continue work and return with more detailed analysis.
Two specific focus areas emerged. First, the committee asked staff to explore whether Wilson's Creek should move from an intermediate 5–6 model to a 6–8 middle school configuration — a change Dr. Shaw warned would be complex and could not be ready for 2026–27 due to facilities and feeder adjustments. Second, committee members asked staff to examine how to create ‘‘pure’’ feeder patterns (eliminating split schools), recognizing the complexity of implementation.
The committee also recommended studying transportation choices, including whether to expand middle‑school bus eligibility and provide transportation for after‑school activities. Dr. Shaw said expanding eligibility for elementary changes would add about 1,100 students to eligibility and asked staff to cost out similar options for middle schools and activity transportation.
Board members asked for a later list showing each advisory committee member's role (parent, teacher, community member) and for updated demographic and facility master plans before any final proposals. Dr. Shaw said the district intends to commission another demographic/boundary study and an updated facility master plan ahead of future bond or boundary decisions.
