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Meeting Date:
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6/20/2023 - 5:00 PM
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Category:
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Study/Action Items
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Type:
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Info/Action
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Subject:
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Approval of Boundary Change for Coyote Creek Elementary School and Trailblazer Elementary School (15-Minute Presentation | 5-Minute Q&A)
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End Statements:
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Enclosure
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Attachment #1: Sterling Ranch-Solstice System Recommendation for Additional Overflow School and Boundary Presentation
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File Attachment:
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Summary :
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In January 2022, the DCSD Planning department presented an overview of 2022-23 enrollment projections to the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Education. DCSD is projected to experience tremendous growth in specific areas in Douglas County.
An overview of the current overflow boundary systems implemented in these areas to provide needed capacity was also presented. The presentation highlighted that the Crystal Valley Ranch/Montaine overflow boundary system (Rock Ridge, Flagstone, Castle Rock, and South Ridge elementary schools), the Canyons/Meridian overflow boundary system (Buffalo Ridge and Timber Trail elementary schools), and the Canyons South overflow boundary system (Sage Canyon and Legacy Point elementary schools) are all currently proceeding within their enrollment parameters. However, these schools as well as Eagle Ridge Elementary and Chaparral feeder elementary schools will continue to face pressure from residential development occurring along the East I-25 corridor, the Crowfoot Valley Road corridor, and the southeast Castle Rock region.
The Sterling Ranch/Solstice overflow boundary system (Roxborough and Coyote Creek elementary schools) was noted as of particular concern as the boundary system was projected and planned to endure for three years when initially implemented in 2020. Planning briefed that the Sterling Ranch/Solstice overflow boundary system was in its final year of duration and that portable classrooms would be needed immediately, and that an additional overflow school and boundary for this area would need to be implemented no later than August 2024.
In the spring of 2023 Planning and Operations arranged for the addition of two portable classrooms to the Coyote Creek school site (to be available for use by August 2023) and began extensive analysis of the status of residential development and student generation in the Sterling Ranch and Solstice developments. A field survey of these developments was conducted in April and early May of 2023. The field survey revealed unforeseen residential development in these areas. An immediate need for action was identified and recommended to leadership by Planning. With assistance from DCSD’s demographic and school planning consultant, Western Demographics Inc., an action plan was developed and presented.
Since that time, Planning staff and Western Demographics Inc. have coordinated with school Principals and staff to identify the recommended additional overflow school and boundary system, performed extensive outreach and engagement with all stakeholders, coordinated review with the Long Range Planning Committee, and ensured implementation of the proposed additional overflow location and boundary can be implemented and effective immediately following Board of Education consideration and action.
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Funding:
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Recommendation:
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That the Board of Education approve the Boundary Change for Coyote Creek Elementary School and Trailblazer Elementary School.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Richard Cosgrove - Chief Operations Officer
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Signed By:
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Erin Kane - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Ray D Moved, Member Kaylee Winegar seconded to approve the Original motion 'That the Board of Education approve the boundary change for Coyote Creek Elementary School and Trailblazer Elementary School as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0. | | The motion CARRIED 6 - 0 | | | | | Ray D | Yes | | Susan Meek | Yes | | Mike Peterson | Yes | | Becky Myers | Yes | | Kaylee Winegar | Yes | | Christy Williams | Yes | |
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