Facilities Planning

Parent and Community Forum���September 23, 2025

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AGENDA

1. Welcome and Context Setting
2. Information Presentation
3. Facilities Planning Live Survey and Input Activity
4. Community Comments
5. Closing and Next Steps

Speaker Slips Available- Please Complete and Submit

Pressing Questions Form- Please Complete and Submit

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Framework for the Future

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BUSD VISION

All students in Bonsall Unified School District engage in rigorous and relevant learning experiences that inspire them to be productive community members and future-ready, lifelong learners.

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BUSD MISSION

We empower all students to thrive in a positive, safe, and supportive environment through high-quality education focused on the whole learner.

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Service 🔹 Innovation 🔹 Collaboration 🔹 Integrity

Our School District

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�BUSD Schools and Enrollment – 2024-25

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March 19, 2025

*Excludes Bonsall Non-Public School; and,

Includes students attending BUSD from outside district boundary

**Based on TK-K 22:1; 1^st-3^rd 24:1; 4^th-6^th 27:1; HS 27:1; Pull out spaces removed from loading calculation

***C/R and Specialty Uses; Space availability can occur by increasing class size and/or consolidation of Special Education Programs w/caution

Our School District

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Bonsall West Elementary

Bonsall Elementary

Sullivan Middle School

Bonsall High School

Vivian Banks Charter School

Background

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Three Failed Bonds

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2016

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2018

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2024

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December 2024- Invited Participants for BUSD Advisory Committee

Facilities Planning Activities Since January 2025

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1. Conduct Focus Groups and Surveys 

Superintendent/Student Advisory Group Meetings

2. Surveys 

Surveys of Staff and Students 

(conducted in-person and via online platform)

Feedback was solicited on the following topics:

Enrollment/Projections

Education Goals and Student Experience

Grade Level Groupings

School Condition and Challenges/Opportunities

Potential Adjustment to School Boundaries

Prioritization

Branding Opportunities

School Configurations - Challenges/Opportunities

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Facilities Planning Activities Since January 2025

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3. Bonsall Community Advisory (BAC)

1. Established in January 2025
2. Held Meetings: February 6, March 19, and May 14
3. Topics: Goals, Facts, Needs, and Solutions around Facilities, Program Delivery, School Configurations
4. Consensus on a Plan

4. Board Workshops    

 a. Held Workshops: January 14, March 27, and June 12

 b. Topics: Set Facilities Priorities, Review District Data, Enrollment Projections, Capacities and Utilization, Funding Sources, Cost Estimates, School Configurations

5. School Site Tours

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SYMPOSIUM

Session 1

GOALS

Discussion of Campus Groupings

Session 2

FACTS & NEEDS

SPOT Analysis

Session 3

SOLUTIONS

District Zoning and Campus Solutions

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Configuration 1

BAC Meeting #2 Summary

Current Configuration

• 3 Elementary Campuses (PS/TK–5, K–5, PS/TK–6)�
• 1 Middle School (6–8)�
• 1 High School (9–12)�
• 1 Virtual Campus (TK–12 & ATP)�

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Potential Configuration #1

• 2 Campuses (TK–8)�
• 1 Campus (K–5)�
• 1 High School (9–12)�
• 1 Virtual Campus (TK–12 & ATP)

Potential Configuration #2

• 2 Campuses (TK–6)�
• 1 Campus (K–5)�
• 1 Combined Campus (7–12)�
• 1 Virtual Campus (TK–12 & ATP)

BAC Meeting March 19, 2025

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Configuration 1

Comparative Summary – Strengths & Opportunities

BAC Meeting March 19, 2025

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Configuration 1

Comparative Summary – Problems & Threats

BAC Meeting March 19, 2025

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SESSION 3: WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS

• Step 1: Decide which campuses are most appropriate for which grade levels. (Consider the goals and needs stated from previous sessions) Solutions should target a total enrollment that matches our projected enrollment and maintains a consistency of educational experience in alignment with the goals defined in earlier sessions. Total Student Counts forecasted for 2029-2030
• Step 2: Capture Notes identifying the rationale for your selections. Keep in mind that proposed options can be pursued both with or without bond funding.
• Step 3: Color Code the Schools on the Map
• Step 4: Define with colors corresponding to the proposed schools, general school boundaries. Add notes to describe challenges and positives to school arrangement and its impacts on the community.

BAC Meeting May 14, 2025

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BAC SESSION 3 - SOLUTIONS

BAC Meeting May 14, 2025

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Five

Notes, written about how great this proposed scenario is!

TK-6

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BAC Meeting May 14, 2025

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Proposed Solution:

• Allows Immediate Actions to Rebalance students without new site development.
• Options allow for future development of campuses should more funds become available.
• Requires Further Study and Needs Assessment for short term move.

UNANIMOUS RECOMMENDATION TO FURTHER EXPLORE

EL MIRLO

BAC Meeting May 14, 2025

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Review of Advisory Committee AGENDA

August 26, 2025

1. Welcome
2. Introductions and New Members
3. Summary and Review of Meetings #1, #2, #3
4. Table Top Activity and Table Reports
5. Summary of the Results from August Survey
6. Present “first-pass” Site Layout Options
7. Board Direction: The BAC Charge
1. Establish Focus Groups
2. Discuss Tasks, Meeting Schedule, etc.
8. Next Steps and Closing

BAC Meeting August 26, 2025

Focus Group Organization

Divide into 3 initial Focus Groups

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Focus Group #1: Identify core instructional program and necessary facility improvements for Grades 7-12 at Old River Road campus

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Focus Group #2: Identify core instructional program and necessary facility improvements for Grades TK-6 at West Lilac campus

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Focus Group #3: Determine Elementary School Boundaries; Balance ES Enrollment

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BAC Meeting August 26, 2025

The Work Ahead

• Our work is complex—and that’s because it matters.�
• If solutions were easy, they’d already exist.�
• The strength of an advisory committee is in the diversity of perspectives we bring.�
• Even in the face of conflicting viewpoints, we must navigate with honesty, respect, and a shared commitment to what’s best for our students and community.

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BAC Meeting August 26, 2025

August Survey - Summary

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74 Responses as of August 21, 2025

Roughly 3% of the expected respondents

August Survey - Summary

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August Survey - Summary

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August 26, 2025

Survey Results to Date - Summary

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1. Strongly Agree/Somewhat Agree:

• Developmentally Aligned Grade Spans
• Enhanced Learning Opportunities
• Facility and Campus Use
• Consistent Grade Level Configuration
• Middle/High Centrally Located
• Challenges to be addressed: Safety, Transportation, School Culture and Community Impact
• Neutral/No Opinion:
• Consistent Grade-Level Configurations
• Shorter Drives for Some Families
• Challenges to be addressed: School Boundaries, Enrollment and Capacities, Funding, Implementation, and Communication
• Somewhat Disagree/Strongly Disagree:
• Strong Opposition to TK-6 and 7-12 Model
• Severe Funding Concerns
• Negative Impact on School Culture and Community
• Inadequate and Unsafe Facilities for Younger Students

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Old River Road

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Very rough draft of possible site layout to spark conversation with Focus Groups

West Lilac

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Very rough draft of possible site layout to spark conversation with Focus Groups

West Lilac

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Very rough draft of possible site layout to spark conversation with Focus Groups

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Focus Group Instructions

Focus Group Meet at Tables

1. Introduction: Name and Role in District
2. Share Contact Information
3. Select a Chair
4. What other voices do we need to recruit?
5. Set Meeting Dates: 3-4 times before Nov 4

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~Be prepared to present at the BAC on November 4~

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LINK TO CONTACT SPREADSHEET

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Focus Group Planning Goals

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• Review and discuss Planning Goals.

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• Each of these areas represents a challenge that must be addressed through our facilities planning.

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• During the planning process, your group should attempt to respond to each one of these challenges depicted in the graphic to the right.

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Facilities Planning Live Survey

Community Comments

• Respectful Communication – Please share your thoughts in a civil and constructive way.
• One Voice at a Time – Only one person speaking at a time so all voices can be heard.
• Time Limit – Each speaker will have up to 2 minutes to share comments.
• Equal Opportunity – Everyone who wishes to speak will have a chance before anyone speaks a second time.
• Stay Focused – Comments should relate to facilities planning.
• Written Input Welcome – If you’d rather not speak, your input will be gathered in the survey and we welcome further communication.

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Pressing Questions

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Engagement Schedule

Site Staff Meetings/Listening Sessions

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• September 3: BWES
• September 4: SMS
• September 9: BES
• September 10: BHS
• September 16: VBCS

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All Staff Meetings

• October 31
• January 12

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Parent and Community Forums

• September 23
• November 18
• January 21

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August 26, 2025

Advisory Committee Meetings (BAC)

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• August 26
• November 4

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Focus Groups will meet 3-4

times in between BAC mtgs

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