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Cedar Rapids school district outlines two boundary scenarios, urges families to use online lookup and return survey by April 8
Summary
Cedar Rapids Community School District presented two high-school boundary options: keep current lines or shift boundaries slightly to balance enrollment and keep Washington above 1,000 students. Families were directed to an address lookup tool and asked to submit feedback by noon April 8; the committee will recommend a plan to the board April 13.
Cedar Rapids Community School District communications staff announced two proposed high-school boundary scenarios and urged families to use an online address lookup tool and complete a feedback survey open through noon on April 8.
The district described scenario one as keeping the current high-school boundaries unchanged, a choice that "would not balance enrollment across the district and some of the elementary schools could hit a full capacity very quickly," the hosts said. Scenario two would make a slight change to high-school boundaries to better balance enrollment across schools and keep Washington above the 1,000‑student mark; it would also align Harding Middle School with the Kennedy boundary.
Why it matters: The district last reviewed boundaries about 15 years ago, and staff framed this review as an effort to "expand what's possible for our students," citing Dr. Lannon in the announcement. District officials said the committee will consider community feedback and bring a final recommendation to the school board at its April 13 meeting.
Details for families: The hosts directed parents to an online address lookup tool on the district strategic plan website that shows how each scenario would affect an individual address. The community feedback survey is open now and closes at noon on April 8. The district encouraged families to share concerns and questions before the committee finalizes its recommendation.
What officials said: "This is about expanding what's possible for our students," the hosts relayed, citing Dr. Lannon's framing of the review. The announcement emphasized balancing enrollment districtwide and avoiding capacity issues at elementary schools.
Next steps: After the survey closes, the boundary committee will review responses and is scheduled to bring a recommendation to the Cedar Rapids school board on April 13. No formal vote or board action was recorded in the announcement.
Staff and sources: The update was delivered by CRCSD communications staff identifying themselves as Isabelle and Jennifer; no board members spoke in the recorded announcement. The district provided a telephone contact and the online tools for families seeking more information.
