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Board advances proposal to move neighborhoods to Laketown; formal vote set for Feb. 23
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Summary
Directors Thomas and Carmen and Principal Baune presented a boundary-change plan to shift several neighborhoods from Southview to Laketown to balance enrollment. The board approved the proposal and will take formal action at the Feb. 23 regular meeting; currently enrolled families may choose to remain at Southview or switch to Laketown, with transportation guaranteed through the 2026-27 school year.
Directors Thomas and Carmen and Principal Baune presented a proposal to the Waconia Public School District board on Feb. 9 that would move several neighborhoods from Southview’s attendance boundary to Laketown to maintain similar enrollments across the district’s three elementary sites.
Presenters described the proposal as proactive and based on forecast enrollment numbers; they said the change would preserve balance among the elementary schools. The board expressed approval of the plan during the work session and agreed to take formal action at the Feb. 23 regular meeting.
Under the proposal as presented, families already enrolled in the affected neighborhoods would have the option to remain at Southview or switch their child’s assignment to Laketown; transportation would be guaranteed through the 2026-27 school year for those who choose to switch. Newly enrolling families in the identified neighborhoods would be assigned to Laketown.
No vote tally, motion text, mover/second or budgetary impacts were provided in the work session transcript. Board members asked that the district provide final maps, enrollment forecasts and transportation details ahead of the Feb. 23 meeting so families can make informed choices.
The board is scheduled to consider the proposal at its Feb. 23 regular meeting, when any formal motions, votes and implementation details are expected to be recorded.