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Manheim Central School District Elementary Attendance Zones Presentation February 13, 2017

Ba Background – What created a need to redistrict?

In 2011, A facilities committee consisting of Community members, School Board representatives, and administrators began discussing the long range needs of our

• facilities. It was soon identified that, due to aging elementary facilities, a feasibility

study should be performed to see how to best meet the needs of our elementary programs. A study completed in January 2012 outlined options to meet our elementary school

• needs. The options included remodeling existing buildings, constructing new

buildings, or a combination of the two. The facilities committee recommended a two building structure. One building with a capacity of 1000 students and the other with a capacity of 500 students. Doe Run Elementary is on schedule to be completed in time for a fall 2017 opening. It has been proposed to close Stiegel Elementary at the completion of the 16‐17 school year, at which time construction on a 500 student elementary school will begin at the current site of Doe Run on Gramby to be opened in the fall of 2019. The elimination of a school building and the change in capacities of Doe Run has created a need to re‐draw our elementary attendance zones.

What What considerations considerations were made made when when determining determining new new options

• ptions

for for attendance attendance zones? zones?

10 year enrollment projections Capacity limitations of buildings Future growth availability of buildings Keep neighborhoods/developments together where possible Transportation ‐ Optimize bus routes when possible Transportation ‐ Minimize bus travel time Maximize “walkability” opportunities in Borough Maintain a “community school” feel in the Borough. Minimize the effect on students as much as possible Student Demographics

Pr Process for drawing attendance zones?

1) Davis Demographics performed a demographic study and ten year enrollment projection 2) An administrative team worked with Davis Demographics to develop options using ArcGIS mapping. 3) Options were analyzed and “tweaked” based on considerations

• utlined previously

4) Options are being presented and discussed tonight 5) Davis Demographics will meet with administrators, community leaders and parent reps to discuss enrollment projections and

• ptions for attendance zones.

6) Town Hall meeting February 16th to allow for community input. 7) Board to vote on final attendance zones on February 21st.

Online Visual Map

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Online map to view different scenarios/options An interactive online map will be available on our website tomorrow afternoon that will allow parents and community members to view the various options.

Current Attendance Zones and Density

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SCENARIO A

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• Boundary divides Borough along

High Street

• Elizabethtown Road and 72 N. is a

boundary on the north.

• Boundary follows Rife Run and

Chiques Creek into Rapho Township Pros

• Good demographic divide
• Follows natural boundaries

Concerns

• Will require addition of several

buses.

• Enrollment projection shows

Borough school will exceed capacity.

• Limits walking options in Borough

SCENARIO B

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• Boundary divides Borough along

Main Street and Colebrook

• Elizabethtown Road and 72 N. is a

boundary on the north.

• Boundary follows Rife Run and

Chiques Creek into Rapho Township Pros

• Enrollment at or under capacity for

10 yrs.

• Follows natural boundaries

Concerns

• Requires addition of several buses.
• Limits walking options in Borough
• Students in HCB neighborhood will

be bussed to Doe Run (for 2 years)

SCENARIO C

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• A boundary is created around the

entire Borough. Pros

• Creates true “Community school”

in the Borough.

• Creates opportunities for walking

within the Borough Concerns

• Demographic inequity

SCENARIO D

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• Boundary encompasses majority of

Borough

• 72 N. is a boundary on the north.
• Manheim / Mt. Joy Road boundary

through Rapho Township Pros

• Creates opportunities for walking

within the Borough

• Community school feel in Borough
• High growth areas go to Doe Run

Concerns

• Enrollment projection shows

Borough school will exceed capacity.

• Travel time from extreme

southwestern part of district

SCENARIO E

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• Boundary encompasses majority of

Borough

• Old Line Rd to Colebrook Rd define

boundary on northwest.

• Manheim / Mt. Joy Rd is boundary

through Rapho Township Pros

• Creates opportunities for walking

within the Borough

• Community school feel in Borough
• High growth areas go to Doe Run
• Enrollment at or under capacity for

10 yrs. Concerns

• Travel time from extreme

southwestern part of district

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QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION