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Baltimore County Public Schools, October 18, 2017 1

Presented by:

Baltimore County Public Schools and Cropper GIS Consulting

Committee Meeting 4October 18, 2017

Northeast Area Elementary Community Boundary Change Study

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6:00 - 6:30 Review of new information and handouts of DRAFT options 7-8.

6:30 - 7:00 Perform small group exercise to determine DRAFT options that best meet study considerations and objectives.

7:00 - 7:20 Perform consensus building exercise.

7:20 - 7:55 Discuss results of consensus building exercise to determine DRAFT options to share at the PublicInformation Session.

7:55 - 8:00 Review logistics for Public Information Session and adjourn.

Tonight’s Goals & Agenda


The community-based, comprehensive boundary study is tasked with meeting the following key objectives:

• Reduce overcrowding in the region.

• Create viable, successful boundaries to effectively utilize the added capacity at the new northeast area elementary school and the other schools involved in the study.

• Support diversity among schools that reflects the community and the school system.

Boundary Study Objectives


Participating Schools

• Carney ES

• Chapel Hill ES

• Gunpowder ES

• Joppa View ES

• Kingsville ES

• Oakleigh ES (Satellite Area)

• Perry Hall ES

• Seven Oaks ES

• Vincent Farm ES

Northeast Area Study Area


• Special permission transfer will be approved during the first year of aboundary change for students currently enrolled in Grades 4-5, 7-8, or11-12 of the school affected by a change in attendance area, andstudents express their wish to remain in the school through theirterminal grade.

• If a student who meets the criteria above has a sibling currently enrolledin the affected school, the sibling will be given the option of remaining inthe affected school through his/her terminal grade.

*Details and forms can be found in Policy and Rule 5140

Under what conditions may students choose to stay in their school once a boundary goes into effect?

From Meeting 3- Questions:

Requests & Questions-Follow-up


* See handout in tonight’s materials

Red House Run ES

Ridge Road Site

Northeast Area ES

Schools for Our Future plan and BCPS FY 2019 Capital Request(submitted Oct. 4, 2017):

• NOW: New elementary school @ Joppa Rd.• Anticipated Seats 725• County FY Funding: FY16/17• Anticipated opening August 2018

• PLANNED: New elementary school @ Ridge Rd.• Anticipated seats 700• County FY Funding: FY18/20• Anticipated Completion: Aug. 2020

• PLANNED: Red House Run ES• 200 seat addition• County FY Funding: FY20• Anticipated Completion: Aug. 2021

Additional Information: Northeast Area Capital Projects

Requests & Questions-Follow Up


* See handout in tonight’s materials

State- Percent Utilization (Actual 2016, Projected 2017-2026)

School Rated

Capacity 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Total FTE Enrollment 3,936 4,696 4,800 4,861 4,857 4,870 4,852 4,824 4,804 4,811 4,851 4,822

Over/Under SRC * 3,936 760 864 925 921 234 16 -12 -32 -25 15 -14

Percent Utilization * 3,936 119.3% 122.0% 123.5% 123.4% 105.0% 100.3% 99.8% 99.3% 99.5% 100.3% 99.7%

Additional Seats from SFOF Projects 700 900 900 900 900 900 900

• Enrollment is expected to continue to grow in the northern portion of this boundary study; no additional capital projects are anticipated.

• Although enrollment is expected to continue to grow in the southern portion of the region, added capacity from the new school @ Ridge Road and addition at Red House Run will provide additional capacity relief.

Projected Enrollment/Utilization for Schools Adjacent to Project Schools


Requests & Questions-Follow Up, 5


NOW: PLANNED:

New Elementary School @ Joppa Rd

New Elementary school @ Ridge Rd & Addition at Red House Run

Carney ES Elmwood ES

Chapel Hill ES* Fullerton ES*

Gunpowder ES* Joppa View ES*

Joppa View ES* Perry Hall ES*

Kingsville ES Essex ES

Oakleigh ES * (Satellite Area)

McCormick ES

Perry Hall ES* Red House Run

Seven Oaks ES Shady Spring ES*

Vincent Farm ES*

• Schools listed in green have the potential to get relief from more than one project and boundary process.

• For schools listed in orange, there are no additional projects planned to provide relief.

• Schools with an asterisk (*) exceeded 115% utilization in SY 16/17 and are expected to grow over the next 5 years.




• Some current options under consideration leave the new school at or near full capacity.

• Options for providing capacity relief via relocatableunits is limited at the site of the new school.

Additional Information: New Northeast Area Elementary School



Source: Official September 30, 2016 EnrollmentPreliminary September 20, 2017 Enrollment

Carney Elementary 574 577 100.5% 556 96.9% -21

Chapel Hill Elementary 636 814 128.0% 815 128.1% 1

Gunpowder Elementary 499 577 115.6% 622 124.6% 45

Joppa View Elementary 635 781 123.0% 813 128.0% 32

Kingsville Elementary 349 356 102.0% 341 97.7% -15

Oakleigh Elementary 496 595 120.0% 651 131.3% 56

Perry Hall Elementary 528 726 137.5% 747 141.5% 21

Seven Oaks Elementary 428 441 103.0% 479 111.9% 38

Vincent Farm Elementary+ 699 884 126.5% 901 128.9% 17

Study Area Total 4,844 5,751 118.7% 5,925 122.3% 174

State

Rated

Capacity

School

2017-18

(Sept 30)

Preliminary

Utilization

Enrollment

Change

2016-17

(Sept 30) FTE

PS/PK-5

Enrollment

2016-17

(Sept 30)

Utilization

2017-18

(Sept 30)

Preliminary

FTE PS/PK-5

Enrollment

Important Updates: Preliminary Sept. 30, 2017 Enrollment



• The planning block was splitalong Honeygo Blvd., resultingin the creation of PB 163.

• 0 students in new PB 163.

• Honeygo Boulevard ran throughthe middle of PB 29. It is alsothe edge of the Chapel Hillwalkable area.

Committee feedback led to split a planning block along a major road

Planning Block Adjustments:



• Committee members suggestthat this community may allowfor a more optimal futurebalance.

• New PB is 164

• 0 students in new PB 164

PB 25 split to provide more options for developing communities along Cowenton Ave. per committee feedback.

Planning Block Adjustments:



• Option 7 was built off of Option 5 as a starting point.

• The Oakleigh ES satellite area has been removed in both Options 7 and 8.

• PB 16, within the walkable area of Carney ES remains at Carney ES.

• New ES zone is more compact and does not span as far south.

• Schools on the southern end of the study area are impacted less, with the thought that they will/could get further relief with future school construction projects.

Per committee feedback and discussion during meetingsOptions 7 and 8 have been drafted

Additional DRAFT Options

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DRAFT Option 7


Advantages• Oakleigh ES satellite eliminated

• Capacity relief provided to all schools within the study area.

• Utilization lower at Vincent Farm ES to accommodate future growth.

• Minority percentage for new NE ES is close to the area average.

• Oakleigh splits to 1 fewer middle school.

• Fewer students in Perry Hall ES and Joppa View ES are impacted, with expectation that these schools will get more relief with new future schools.

• All students within a walkable area attend their school.

Limitations• Although utilization for the new NE

ES is balanced, providing relief in future via relocatables will be difficult.

Option 7Overview of DRAFT Options

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DRAFT Option 8


Advantages• Oakleigh ES satellite eliminated.

• Capacity relief provided to all schools within the study area.

• Utilization lower for new NE ES and Vincent Farm ES to accommodate future growth.

• Most compact boundary for new NE ES.

• Minority percentage for new NE ES is close to the area average.

• Oakleigh splits to 1 fewer middle school.

• Fewer students in Perry Hall ES and Joppa View ES are impacted, with expectation that these schools will get more relief with new future schools.

• All students within a walkable area attend their school.

Limitations• Carney ES at 113%

Option 8Overview of DRAFT Options, cont.


Remember that everything is considered DRAFT!

• Nothing is written in stone

• Existing DRAFT options are subject to change

• New options can/will be created

Focus isn’t on picking the best solution YET, but to openly explore the various options to present to the

public for feedback

Review of DRAFT Options


• Perform two exercises to evaluate DRAFT options and build consensus on options that will be presented at the Public Information Session and in the online survey.

• Identify common thoughts among committee members on options that best meet the objectives and considerations of the boundary study.

Option Evaluation and Consensus Building


• Be inclusive by allowing each group member adequate time and space to voice ideas, opinions, and concerns. And, allow for wait time between responses.

• Spend adequate time considering how each proposed change will impact diverse stakeholders.

• Be mindful of the Boundary Study Guidelines and use each as a guide in the collaborative process.

• If conflict arises, be mindful of tone and body language. Use “I” statements to avoid blame and to clarify points and/or feelings.

Norms & Expectations

Effective Collaboration


• Break into 6 small groups.

• As a group, please note the 3 top advantages and limitations for each option.

• After about 30 minutes, the group will discuss the results.

Review DRAFT options

Small Group Exercise


• Discussion Guide- Keep discussion on track, makes sure all voices are included.

• Reporter- Shares group’s findings.

• Scribe- Records group’s discussion.

• Parking lot attendant- Records unanswered questions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Small Group Exercise, cont.


Look at information in several ways:

Study the Geography - i.e. shape of the current and option boundary

• Look at where the lines shift away from the current vs. the option.

• Look at road networks and envision how school buses and parents would travel to school; locate natural features such as parks and waterway.

Study the Tables• Review the balance of enrollment.

• Consider future projected enrollment.

• Consider future capital projects.

Review of Objective and Considerations• How do options support the boundary study objectives and

considerations?

DRAFT Options Evaluation


• Discuss any findings, observations, suggestions, or questions your group may have.

• What are the top 3 strengths and 3 limitations of each option?

Group Discussion and Review of Maps/Data

Small Group Exercise, cont..


Committee members will take about 20 minutes to:

1 – Review materials independently

2 – Receive three stickers

3 – Place stickers on boundary change options that meet the study objectives and considerations

• Place only one sticker per option

• You are not required to use all stickers

*Principals may not participate in the placement of stickers, but may engage in the discussion.

Consensus Building Exercise

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Committee members will review and discuss results:

• Determine options that can be removed from consideration

• Identify possible changes to current options to improve their effectiveness

• Confirm options committee will take to the Public Information Session and to be shared online as part of the Boundary Study Survey.

Consensus Building Discussion


• Wednesday, October 25, 2017

• Same location, Perry Hall High School

• Starting time, 7 – 8:00 p.m.

• Committee members, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a brief orientation of the meeting setup (no dinner provided)

• Next committee meeting is November 15, 2017 at 6:00pm

Public Information Session

Baltimore County Public Schools, October 18, 2017

See you next week at the Public Information

Session!

Closing

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