PAC Update and Recommendations �July 2023 �

Agenda

• The Process
• Study Areas

2. The Why -Outcomes & Opportunities

3. Community Outreach

4. PAC Recommendations

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WHY ?

Optmizing elementary school size creates better outcomes and opportunities for students

The Process

Seeking Solutions

Population Analysis Step 3

Approved Studies

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• Closure/Boundary Study - Areas 1 & 2

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• Potential re-opening of Brockbank Jr.

(in conjunction with grade reconfiguration)

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• Network School Community Council Meetings

Kearns - March 8, Hunter - March 8, Cyprus - March 16

• Network Community Meetings

Cyprus – April 5, Kearns – April 10, Hunter – April 17

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• Email notifications and information on studies on GSD website
• Postcard Mailer to all households in area’s 1 & 2 – March 20
• Letter to elected Officials – March 20

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• Hunter Network Community Night - May 11
• Kearns Community Night Out – May 19

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Community Outreach So Far

Areas 1 & 2

Re-opening of Brockbank Jr

PAC Recommendation:

Continue Study

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Rationale:

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GSD will need three viable Jr high schools to accommodate 6-8 reconfiguration

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Areas 1 & 2 Closure/Boundary Study

PAC Recommendation

Narrow the focus of this study to only one school closure:

Western Hills Elementary

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Rationale:

Continued Residential Development in other sections of Areas 1 & 2

Little Valley, Mahogany Ridge, Hamlett Homes, Gablers Grove and other smaller projects

Mobility & Grade Reconfiguration

In-district migration - more affordable housing options, doubling up

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Next Steps

Meetings with communities still under consideration for boundary changes, feeder pattern changes, or school closures.