How to participate tonight

1. Out loud
2. Written notes
3. Wooclap

CHCCS Elementary Boundaries

Community Meetings:

Priorities & Challenges

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October 7 & 8, 2026

Agenda

• About SchoolCAMP
• Why elementary redistricting
• The elementary redistricting process and timeline
• Project Milestones & Timeline
• CHCCS Community Engagement
• Community Learning, Questions & Feedback

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About Us

OREd guides districts through data-driven solutions and policies using stakeholder interviews, GIS analysis, mathematical modeling, and applied decision science.

OREd is an unbiased, third-party evaluation research group that helps to depoliticize the school planning process.

SchoolCAMP connects school district, city, and county leadership to identify root challenges, and then collaboratively design and implement technical services and community engagement strategies to address those challenges.

The Why

CHCCS Vision and Mission

Vision

Equipping students to navigate the world and make a positive impact throughout their life’s journey.

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Mission

CHCCS believes every individual’s unique background and culture enhance our schools. By providing students with a safe and joyful learning environment, we collaborate with families to create a community where all students, families and staff members feel affirmed and respected to develop their fullest potential.

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Planning for schools & community conversations should always reflect these commitments.

Our Goal Tonight

Make sure that you, the CHCCS community, understand why school boundaries need to be adjusted, as well as the process that will guide adjustments to elementary school boundaries.

Keeping the focus on what’s best for kids

• Safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environments
• Access to high-quality instruction and student supports
• Reasonable class sizes
• A strong sense of belonging and continuity

Best Practices

As the geography and number of children changes, CHCCS is responding with a comprehensive school planning process

• Community aligned evolution in school system operations & design

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When to adjust school boundaries?

• Every 5 years, along with the assessment of the condition of school buildings - evaluate the need to redistrict
• Typically necessary when a school is opened or closed
• Make decisions in the winter for implementation the following school year

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Elementary School Utilization

* Based on forecasted enrollment via Carolina Demography as presented to CHCCS April 2026

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Note: With the 2027-28 consolidation of Glenwood facility, district-wide utilization is forecasted to be at 89% across K5 schools

The Process

Project Inputs

CHCCS History - Primary Topics

CHCCS History - Redistricting Priorities

1999 Boundary Changes

• Maintaining African-American racial balance at each school
• Balancing socioeconomic status of schools
• Operating each school within its capacity
• Minimizing satellite areas and maintaining contiguity
• Maintaining neighborhoods
• Limiting movement of previously redistricted students
• Continuing a feeder system

2013 Boundary Changes

• Manage building capacity
• Balance socioeconomic status
• Balance student achievement
• Guided by Policy 4150 to:
• Effectively manage building capacity
• Preserve walk zones
• Have equitable schools reasonably reflective of the school system

Community Engagement Arc

• Priorities / values / challenges / problem identification

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• Solutions that reflect priorities / values / top community concerns

Defining Success

• Listening first
• Transparency & understanding
• Collaboration over consensus

Milestones and Timeline

Now - Oct. 9: Community Assessment, accepting responses

Oct. 7 & Oct. 8: In-person Community Meetings

Oct. 15: Board of Education Meeting

Oct. 21: Board of Education Retreat

Nov. 19: Board of Education Meeting

Dec. 1 & Dec. 2: in-person Community Meetings

Dec. 3: Board of Education Meeting

Jan. 7: Board of Education Meeting / Public Hearing

Jan. 21: Board of Education Meeting

Listen and document priorities and challenges

Collect feedback to guide revisions

Shaping the Future Together

How to participate tonight

• Out loud
• Written notes
• Wooclap

Our shared commitment

• Hold space for all kinds of feelings
• We will have, and hear, different priorities
• Assume best intentions
• Hold space for new ideas
• Keep the focus on kids

Who’s in the room?

Prompt 1

What is the dream scenario?

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CHCCS goes through this community-centered redistricting process and the future looks like…

Prompt 2

What are the potholes in the road ahead that may not be visible?

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What have you not heard today that feels important for CHCCS to consider as they move forward?

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Commitment and Close

Reflections

• I understand the CHCCS elementary school assignment planning process…
• I will share what I learned tonight by…
• Remaining questions or ideas…

CHCCS Together

www.chccstogether.org

Engagement Timeline

Engagement Timeline

Thank you