Public satisfied with selected redistricting plan
The Frederick County Board of Education overwhelmingly approved a redistricting scheme that will affect around 200 kids.
The approval could be seen as a triumph for community residents who organized and strongly challenged a larger-scale border move. Board members stated that their choice was motivated by a desire to disturb as few students as possible, especially because many of them are just beginning to mend connections harmed by the lack of in-person tuition during 2020 and 2021.
However, authorities recognized that their final decision was still not ideal considering the "unsustainable" expansion, as described by Cheryl Dyson, the Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent.
Several board members stated that they supported the proposal "reluctantly," as it did not address congestion at some schools. Dean Rose, a board member, said:
“Unfortunately, we spent a lot of money, hours and resources over the last 14 months to frankly come up with an alternative that is just kicking the can down the road.”
The Crestwood Area Redistricting Study was initiated about a year ago because of the extension at Crestwood Middle School. A new wing is currently being built there to increase the school's capacity by nearly 300 pupils. Graphic design is commonly used in the early stages of construction projects.
The other two alternative plans would have moved 1,804 students and 2,799 respectively, and involved changing several district boundaries.
The approval could be seen as a triumph for community residents who organized and strongly challenged a larger-scale border move. Board members stated that their choice was motivated by a desire to disturb as few students as possible, especially because many of them are just beginning to mend connections harmed by the lack of in-person tuition during 2020 and 2021.
However, authorities recognized that their final decision was still not ideal considering the "unsustainable" expansion, as described by Cheryl Dyson, the Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent.
Several board members stated that they supported the proposal "reluctantly," as it did not address congestion at some schools. Dean Rose, a board member, said:
“Unfortunately, we spent a lot of money, hours and resources over the last 14 months to frankly come up with an alternative that is just kicking the can down the road.”
The Crestwood Area Redistricting Study was initiated about a year ago because of the extension at Crestwood Middle School. A new wing is currently being built there to increase the school's capacity by nearly 300 pupils. Graphic design is commonly used in the early stages of construction projects.
The other two alternative plans would have moved 1,804 students and 2,799 respectively, and involved changing several district boundaries.