DISTRICT ENROLLMENT BOUNDARIES
Trustees approve “Scenario X"
ROSS VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTES ON ENROLLMENT BOUNDARIES
SAN ANSELMO, Calif., May 5, 2011 – At a regular school board meeting on May 3rd, 2011, the Ross Valley School District Board of Trustees voted to adopt new enrollment boundaries for its four elementary school campuses. Trustees voted to approve “Scenario X,” completing a three month decision making process that included community outreach, facilitated discussions, and a survey of RVSD parents, teachers, administrators, and community members.
The new boundaries will apply when determining how students new to the District will be assigned to each of four elementary school sites, Manor, Wade Thomas, Brookside Upper and Brookside Lower, beginning in the 2011-2012 school year.
Ross Valley School Board Trustees recognized the need to adjust elementary school enrollment
boundaries in response to the District’s growing population and facility expansion. Specifically,
elementary school enrollment boundaries need to adjust to:
• Better allocate increased enrollment at our four elementary campuses,
• Support Brookside School’s transition into two separate schools from its existing one school, two site configuration.
Information about Ross Valley School District’s new enrollment boundaries will be available on the district website at www.rossvalleyschools.org , at the district office, and at all school sites.
About Ross Valley School District
The Ross Valley School District (RVSD) serves the towns of San Anselmo and Fairfax with three
elementary schools and one middle school. Superintendent Eileen Rohan oversees the District. RVSD is dedicated to providing the quality educational experience that all students deserve, which is grounded in best practices, reflects the highest academic standards, and is responsive to community expectations. The District maintains its focus on students and is committed to providing a program of academic excellence; cultural richness; and social, emotional and physical development to educate, support, challenge and inspire the whole child. For more information visit www.rossvalleyschools.org.
April 1, 2011
Scenarios Currently Under Consideration:
1.Scenario W.pdf (updated 4/4/11)
2.Scenario X.pdf (updated 4/4/11)
Current Boundaries and Planning Areas:
1. Current Boundaries.pdf
2. Planning Areas.pdf
3.Understanding “Projected” Numbers.pdf
Scenarios No Longer Under Consideration:
Click here for previous draft scenarios
March 17, 2011
Dear Ross Valley School District Staff and Parents:
As part of our continuing efforts to keep you informed, attached is Meeting Summary on the March 16 Special Board Meeting. An additional, Special Board Meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 24, from 7-9 pm, at the White Hill Middle School gym. At that time, the Board will further refine scenarios D, F, and G, and consider any additional options presented that reflect adopted criteria, to determine next steps including further communication and input from the community.
I invite you to attend all Board of Trustee meetings. For an agenda and complete board packet, please log onto http://rvsd.csbaagendaonline.net .
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Eileen Rohan
Superintendent
MP3 audio of the meeting: Boundaries_meeting031611.mp3
March 04, 2011
Ross Valley School District
Enrollment Boundaries Determination Process
The RVSD Board has scheduled a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to further explore boundary scenarios. The meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, March 10, from 7 pm to 9 pm. The meeting will be held at the White Hill Multi Purpose Room. Once the board agrees on acceptable scenarios, they will be communicated out for feedback from the community.
For more information use the links below:
Link to CSBA Agenda Online
Questions: Contact the District Office at 415.454.2162
MP3 audio of the meeting
Boundaries_meeting031011_01.mp3
Boundaries_meeting031011_02.mp3
February 15, 2011
Ross Valley School District
Enrollment Boundaries Determination Process
February 2011
Background
Ross Valley School Board Trustees are in the process of determining changes to our district’s enrollment boundaries in order to:
- allocate increased enrollment at our four elementary campuses to support target enrollments of 360-400 per site, and
- support Brookside School’s transition into two separate schools from its existing one school, two site configuration.
During a special public board meeting on January 7, 2011, Trustees identified the following criteria. Enrollment boundaries will:
- Create and maintain four, independent “k-5” schools of similar size
- Prioritize enrollment for residents who live closest to a school site and within its boundary - taking into consideration natural geographic boundaries – to:
- enable and encourage walking and biking to school, and
- minimize the number of people travelling by car.
- Align with Safe Routes to School for students who walk or bike to school.
- Maintain accessibility to District-wide programs (e.g., MAP and the Learning Center).
- Minimize the number of current students who must change schools during the transition phase as a result of these boundary adjustments.
Update and Next Steps: Process and timeline
- Draft Scenarios Presented
February 8, 2011 – Advisors Schreder & Associates presented initial draft scenarios for the RVSD based upon the above criteria. Following detailed discussions, Trustees requested additional options and scenarios, based on refined and localized information (e.g., location of natural barriers, difficulty of crossing streets, and other neighborhood-specific data). Schreder will present revised and, as necessary, new scenarios at the February 15th board meeting.
- Select and Communicate Scenario “finalists” to RVSD Community (staff, parents, and neighbors)
February 15, 2011 – During a regular board meeting, Trustees will select scenario “finalists” from the revised information (minor modifications may be requested) and distribute these for community comment.
February 16-mid-March 2011 – The Ross Valley community will be asked to provide input, through various forums and communication options (e.g., emails to the district; Round Table; Parent Clubs; Site Councils; Principal discussions) on the scenarios presented. The Board will review all input prior to making a final decision.
- Adopt Final Enrollment Boundaries through Formal Action
Late March or early April, 2011 - The Board will formally adopt new district enrollment boundaries and associated guidelines during a regular school board meeting. Results will be available on the district’s website, and at each school campus office. Once adopted, these new enrollment boundaries will apply when placing new families in fall 2011.
Ross Valley School District
Enrollment Boundaries Determination Process
January 2011
Ross Valley School Board Trustees recognize the need to adjust elementary school enrollment boundaries in response to the District’s growing population and facility expansion. Specifically, elementary school enrollment boundaries must be adjusted to:
- allocate increased enrollment at our four elementary campuses to support target enrollments of 360-400 per site, and
- support Brookside School’s transition into two separate schools from its existing one school, two site configuration.
The Board developed the following process and timeline to complete this objective.
- Establish criteria to guide enrollment boundaries determination
January 7, 2011 - During a special public board meeting, Trustees identified the following criteria. Enrollment boundaries will:
- Create and maintain four, independent “k-5” schools of similar size.
- Prioritize enrollment for residents who live closest to a school site and within its boundary - taking into consideration natural geographic boundaries – to:
- enable and encourage walking and biking to school, and
- minimize the number of people travelling by car.
- Align with Safe Routes to School for students who walk or bike to school.
- Maintain accessibility to District-wide programs (e.g., MAP and the Learning Center).
- Minimize the number of current students who must change schools during the transition phase as a result of these boundary adjustments.
- I. Engage professional advisors to create appropriate scenarios based on this criteria
January 7, 2011 - RVSD hired Schreder & Associates to conduct an enrollment boundary study and develop draft scenarios. Schreder will bring their knowledge of the district, as well as their extensive modeling skills, to ensure these scenarios accurately reflect established criteria. Their preliminary report will first be delivered to the Trustees during a regular board meeting open session on February 8, 2011. Check the district website for times and location.
- II. Communicate criteria and scenario “finalists” to RVSD community (staff, parents, and neighbors)
February 2011 - The Ross Valley community will be asked to provide input, through various forums and communication options (e.g., Roundtable; Parent Clubs; Site Councils; Principal discussions) on the scenarios presented.
- V. Adopt final enrollment boundaries through formal action
March 22, 2011 - The Ross Valley School Board will consider all information received and make a final decision on district enrollment boundaries and associated guidelines during a regular school board meeting open to all.
