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Government Type

Public School

Entity

Washington County School District

Public Body

Washington County Board of Education

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Public Notice of Boundary Hearings

Notice Tags

Hearings, Public Schools

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting, Hearing

Event Start Date & Time

November 4, 2024 06:00 PM

Description/Agenda

BOUNDARY HEARINGS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION November 4, 2024 6:00 - 7:00 pm Fossil Ridge Intermediate School 383 South Mall Drive, St. George Utah 84790 November 11, 2024 4:35 pm Washington County School District 121 West Tabernacle, St. George Utah 84770 The Board of Education is considering multiple proposed school boundary changes that may impact your household. In accordance with Utah Code 53G-4-402, the Washington County School District Board of Education has initiated a review of school boundaries, and we are seeking community input on the potential changes. Each of the proposed boundary changes aim to optimize resources, address population growth, and ensure equitable access to education for all students within our district. This process is intended to better serve students and families while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence. Proposed Boundary Change: As part of this process, the WCSD school board will carefully review all feedback and, if necessary, may make adjustments to the proposal. For example, they will consider all students attending Horizon elementary and the Chinese Dual Language Immersion program, or smaller adjustments such as students North of Dam Road and Leeds. Other various options will be considered as well. Affected Schools: Horizon Elementary School, Secondary Crimson Cliffs Cone Site, Secondary Desert Hills Cone Site Affected Programs: Chinese Dual Language Immersion Proposed Changes: All students living in Leeds, UT would attend the Pine View Cone Site (Pine View High, Pine View Middle, Fossil Ridge, and Horizon Elementary) beginning in August of 2025. Students currently enrolled in grades 6 through 12 would have the option to remain in the Desert Hills Cone Site boundary (Desert Hills High, Desert Hills Middle, and Sunrise Ridge Intermediate), however no bus transportation would be provided. All students living in the boundary of Horizon Elementary School (including the Chinese Dual Immersion Program) would attend the Pine View Cone Site (Pine View High, Pine View Middle, Fossil Ridge, and Horizon Elementary) beginning in August of 2025. Students currently enrolled in grades 6 through 12 would have the option to remain in the Crimson Cliffs boundary (Crimson Cliffs High, Crimson Cliffs Middle, and Washington Fields Intermediate), however no bus transportation would be provided. How does the proposed boundary change affect the Chinese Dual Language Immersion program? With this proposal, the Chinese dual language immersion program would be housed in the Pine View Cone Site (Pine View High, Pine View Middle, Fossil Ridge, and Horizon Elementary) beginning in August of 2025. The Chinese DLI program will also be available for those students currently in the program grades 6-12 who choose to remain in the Crimson Cliffs boundary (Crimson Cliffs High, Crimson Cliffs Middle, and Washington Fields Intermediate), however, no bus transportation would be provided. The Chinese dual immersion program will sunset after those students move through the cone site or the numbers are not sustainable, only remaining in the Pine View cone site. Proposed Boundary Maps Please click on the link to view the two proposed boundary changes: https://www.washk12.org/transportation/boundaries-and-routes/ Public Hearing Notice As part of this process, we invite you to attend a public hearing where the new proposed boundary changes will be discussed. During this hearing, community members will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. Date: Monday, November 4, 2024 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 Location: Fossil Ridge Intermediate School If you are unable to attend the hearing but would still like to provide input, you may submit written comments through the district's online feedback form available at https://www.washk12.org/contact-us/. Next Steps in the Process Following the public hearing, the Board of Education will carefully review all feedback and, if necessary, make adjustments to the proposal. A final vote on the boundary changes will be held at the school board meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024. During this meeting there will be an opportunity for public comment on the proposed school boundary changes. We understand that boundary changes can have a significant impact on families. Your input is invaluable as we work to ensure that any boundary adjustments best serve the educational needs of our students. If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the proposed boundary changes, please visit our website at washk12.org. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to provide the best possible education for all students in our district.

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Human Resources at (435) 673-3553, at least five working days prior to the meeting.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

383 South Mall Drive
St. George, UT 84790
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Contact Name

Kajsia Boyer

Contact Email

kboyer@washk12.org

Contact Phone

435-673-3553

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

October 03, 2024 12:56 PM

Notice Last Edited On

October 11, 2024 09:32 AM

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