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Board reviews new rezoning policy draft; asks staff to clarify initiation, public input and timing

School Board of Manatee County · August 30, 2024
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Summary

Trustees reviewed a proposed split of the district's attendance/zoning policy into standalone policies. They asked staff to rework language so review and initiation criteria are clear, to drop or reword an "annual review" clause, and to ensure the board is formally notified and involved before staff advances rezoning implementation.

The board debated a major rewrite of Policy 51.20 that would split school choice, enrollment, attendance zones and rezoning into separate policies and present a new process for rezoning residential attendance zones.

Staff said the redesign is intended to make the policy clearer as student population growth and multiple new campus openings require more frequent capacity planning. The proposed 51.20.02 draft defines "FISH" (facility) and program capacity, lists reasons to consider rezoning (new schools, over/under capacity, population shifts),…

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