Elementary Enrollment Rebalancing Project

  • As we have discussed in several public meetings and forums, we will be altering the attendance boundaries for our four elementary schools to start the 2025-26 school year. Our construction and renovation projects have increased the capacity of our combined four elementary schools. It is now time for us to adjust our attendance boundaries to maximize the efficiency of our spaces and prepare us for anticipated enrollment patterns. 

    Through our new construction and renovation projects, we remain committed to ensuring that each of our four elementary schools will provide our students and staff high quality, modern learning environments. To that end, we have standardized materials used in the construction of Central Elementary to both Harney Elementary, and Perry-Worth Elementary. We will soon begin a project at Hattie B. Stokes Elementary to upgrade and modernize common spaces, office spaces, the STEM classroom, and each classroom. We are confident that regardless of our students’ addresses, all will be served with caring and dedicated staff members and engaged administration in a great school. 
     
    As communities change and grow, so must the school districts. LCSC is no exception. We want all to know that while we likely will not satisfy everyone’s preferences with our final recommendation, we will listen and consider all feedback when making decisions.
     
    Opportunities to provide feedback in an online format will be developed in the coming weeks as we begin to design attendance boundary scenarios. We will communicate this information through Parent Square and this page will continue to be updated throughout the process. 

    *updated September 12, 2024*
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why is redistricting necessary?

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    Enrollment patterns change in every school district over time. LCSC is no exception. To most efficiently utilize the capacity within each school, it is necessary to revise the boundaries from time to time.  

    Boone County is the fastest growing county in Indiana. This growth is having a slow and steady impact on student enrollment in LCSC. It is necessary for us to both react to current growth and to, to the best of our ability, anticipate enrollment patterns. 
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  • Will my school be affected?

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    Because of the scope of this project, all elementary boundaries have the potential to be redistricted. 
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  • When will the new boundaries go into effect?

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    The new boundaries will be in effect for the start of the 2025-26 school year. 
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  • What are my options if I do not want to change schools?

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    LCSC currently does not provide an option for students to attend an elementary school outside the attendance boundary associated with their home addresses, with two exceptions. 

    Exception one is the student’s enrollment in a specialized program housed in only one elementary school. Currently, this would include a specialized special education program.  

    Exception two is the ability for a full-time employee of an elementary school to apply for enrollment in the school of the employee’s assignment. This requires an application process and approval is determined by the superintendent or designee. 

    We understand there are loyalties to teachers and schools that develop over time. And we understand that change can be difficult. However, all our schools provide the same curriculum and academic options. Teachers and administrators in all schools are prepared to meet our families’ needs. 
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  • Are you making exceptions for 5th graders who want to stay for one more year?

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    This has yet to be determined. If it is possible, the exception would apply only to the 5th grade student in the family and transportation will not be provided. All younger siblings must attend the newly assigned school. 
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  • Will my child be able to tour the new school?

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    Yes! We will be arranging opportunities to visit the schools and meet the administration.  
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  • What is the process for online feedback?

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    We will be providing a link in the next two months to gather online feedback. The link to the online form will be sent via Parent Square and through school newsletters. 
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  • Will there be in-person meetings?

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    Yes! In-person meeting date and time will be shared soon via Parent Square. 
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  • What will be different at the in-person Community Meeting?

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    The main difference will be the environment and ability for immediate feedback. However, comments and concerns are weighted no differently whether received online or in-person. In fact, online submissions are guaranteed to be noted and submitted to LCSC, while in-person comments may be limited due to time limits and/or attendance. 
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  • How can I view options being considered by the district?

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    We will provide links to an interactive map. The map will allow the user to enter an address within our school district’s boundaries and see which school is assigned to their address for each option. 
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  • Is LCSC partnering with a company to assist in the rebalancing process?

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    Yes, LCSC is contracting with an experienced company that has played a key role in the rebalancing process in many school districts. 
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