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Consultants unveil middle‑school redistricting map tied to new Northeast Middle School; interactive map, public forum set
Summary
MP Planning presented middle‑school attendance zone options aligned with high school zones for implementation in 2026‑27; consultants estimated about 580 sixth/seventh graders would be reassigned, released an interactive address lookup, and scheduled a community forum for Nov. 19.
Consultants from MP Planning presented the second phase of the district’s redistricting work on Nov. 5, laying out recommended middle‑school attendance boundaries that align with existing high school zones and the capacity of the new Northeast Middle School (NEMS).
Patrick Gallagher and Mike Zuba said their 10‑year enrollment projections show largely stable districtwide enrollment and that the recommended middle‑school zones would place NEMS near its design capacity (about 750 students). Gallagher told the board the approach seeks to minimize transportation costs, limit disruption where possible and provide efficient staffing models.
The consultants estimated about 580 current sixth‑ and seventh‑graders live in areas that would change middle‑school assignments under the proposed map, and they recommended the board adopt the attendance zones by the end of this year to allow adequate parental notice and budget planning for transportation and staffing.
MP Planning also released an interactive map that families can use to type an address and see which middle school will serve that location starting in the 2026‑27 school year; a public forum dedicated to the middle‑school redistricting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the board office.
Board members asked about accommodations for special programs, potential swing space during renovations and whether the current elementary boundaries should remain in place while the board finalizes long‑range plans for Edgewood and other capital projects. Consultants advised keeping elementary boundaries unchanged through 2026‑27 while the board confirms long‑term facility use and special‑program placement.
No adoption vote on the redistricting map was recorded at the Nov. 5 meeting; the presentation closed with next steps and community engagement opportunities. The consultants and district staff said they will return with recommended adoption language and timelines for formal action.
