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Consultants outline two‑phase district population analysis, promise transparency and community engagement
Summary
MGT consultants described a two-phase population-and-boundary study focused on data-driven forecasts, public engagement and scenario modeling; they emphasized independence from the board and said no final recommendations will be made before robust community input.
Steve Hogan, the district's director of planning and boundaries, introduced MGT as the winning vendor for a districtwide population analysis and boundary study that will run in two phases: foundation and forecast (data collection, capacity analysis and communications) followed by scenario development and town-hall–style community engagement.
Chris Grigo of MGT said the first phase will run from August through winter and will focus on forecasting enrollment, capacity and financial modeling, while a second phase after winter will present scenarios and guiding principles for community review. "We need a tactical project plan of exactly what's happening," Grigo said, describing the tools MGT will use, including GIS mapping and a public-facing hub to display data and drafts.
Dr. Lance Richards stressed that the consultants will not produce final proposals before community engagement: "No final decision is made until after community input," he said, noting the firm plans presurveys, interviews with PTOs and other stakeholders, and large town-hall sessions to gather broader input. Board members asked about independence and whether the public can expect to review scenarios; the consultants said the scenarios will be visible and that public input has repeatedly shaped final outcomes in other districts.
Board members requested a single one‑page "marching orders" document to clarify the scope and expectations for the vendor; staff said they would compile a short statement of the board's expressed scope so the consultants and the public understand the directive. The board also clarified that no school closures will be implemented in the upcoming school year and that implementation (if recommended) would not begin until the 2028 school year.
