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Board approves Braswell-zone attendance-boundary changes after community feedback
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Summary
Denton ISD trustees unanimously approved attendance-boundary changes for the Braswell-zone elementary schools, including rezoning portions of Paloma Creek students and moving Arrow Brook East to Savannah Elementary; the board cited community engagement and efforts to balance campus enrollment.
President Burns announced the board's approval of attendance-boundary modifications for Braswell-zone elementary schools after a presentation and community engagement process. Miss Wright moved the motion and Dr. Dunn seconded; the board approved the recommendation unanimously.
Doctor Rainey presented the maps and community feedback that informed the proposal, saying the repurpose of Paloma Creek Elementary required redistribution of roughly 420 students. Staff worked with mapping consultant Zonda and held public meetings where families could review maps and ask questions. Rainey said staff made targeted adjustments after hearing concerns—for example, preserving an original model-homes pocket in Union Park so about 31 students remain assigned to Union Park Elementary.
A key recommendation routed a section known as Arrow Brook East away from Sandrock Ranch Elementary to Savannah Elementary to avoid immediate overcrowding at Sandrock Ranch; staff explained that leaving Arrow Brook East at Sandrock Ranch would push that campus quickly over 1,000 students. Rainey also described alternative scenarios considered, including moving that area to Union Park Elementary, which would have increased Union Park above 1,000 and created a different imbalance.
The board discussed program impacts from rezoning: consolidating dual-language classes at Martinez Elementary was recommended to avoid singleton teachers by grade level and to create a more robust program. Staff noted remain-to-stay transfer windows were opened for affected families and campus teams would host tours and engagement events through the spring and summer to ease transitions.
During discussion members reminded attendees that Denton Digital interest is another enrollment variable: staff reported hundreds of interest forms (staff cited 460 as of midday), including some from outside the district, and warned that public-school transfers and voucher changes could affect future enrollment calculations. Trustees asked about program staffing and the district responded that balancing enrollment across campuses would help ensure equitable support personnel and services.
The motion to approve the Bra{s}well-zone boundary modifications passed unanimously. Board members and staff said they will continue outreach with affected families and monitor implementation through the remainder of the transfer window.
