Examples of Parental Concern

In reference to the post below, "What do parents think?", I have had some further input, and I think highlights some points.

As I said before, one of the biggest challenges with the school closings/boundary changes beyond the actual impacts is the uncertainty that surrounds the *possible* impacts. Everyone wonders what will happen, particularly with regards to their child and their family's options.

One example of this that I have heard raised is the concern that with all of the priority being given in Open Enrollment to families of children in closing schools will there be any room or slots left for families who are new to the district and are just trying to get a spot.

First, let me reiterate my position that giving priority to the affected families is highly appropriate, and I think that most people agree with that.

Second, someone pointed out to me that this particular example is not terrribly problematic for one simple reason: essentially all families affected by closures and boundary changes will be moving into grades 1-12, whereas almost all families who will be enrolling for the first time will be kindergarten families.

So, keep asking questions! We will keep sorting through the impacts as quickly and correctly as we can.