Boundary Updates

Presentation to Stakeholders: Boundary Scenarios and Survey

During the community information session hosted by demographer RSP & Associates, boundary scenarios (concepts 1 and 2) were shared along with a survey. The survey will be available through December 10, 2023. Specific feedback about the boundary scenarios will only be gathered through the survey.

Publication to Stakeholders: Boundary Update Mailer

In its quarterly Into Focus newsletter, District 303 residents were mailed information on the boundary process and upcoming meetings.

Publication to Stakeholders: Information Sessions Preview

In its bi-monthly eNews publication, the District shared with subscribers and posted online a notice previewing the structure of the boundary information sessions on November 28 and 29, with details on what to expect if attending in person or virtually. Attendees of either the in-person or virtual meetings will both be able to view the boundary scenarios and receive a link to the survey. The survey will be open from November 28 - December 10.

Notice to Families: Information Sessions Preview

All District 303 families were sent a notice previewing the structure of the boundary information sessions on November 28 and 29, with details on what to expect if attending in person or virtually. Attendees of either the in-person or virtual meetings will both be able to view the boundary scenarios and receive a link to the survey. The survey will be open from November 28 - December 10.

Publication to Stakeholders: Board Meeting Summary

The District’s Across the Board newsletter summarizing the regular Board meeting from November 13 was shared with staff, families and published online. The meeting included final approval of a scenario for the future of the Davis and Richmond configuration.

Board Approval: Davis-Richmond Configuration

At its regular meeting, the Board approved Scenario B for the future Davis and Richmond configuration. This scenario transitions Davis and Richmond each to K-5 buildings. Dual Language would be housed at Richmond with the use of 6 mobile classrooms and a plan to build a 6-classroom addition at Richmond to make it a 27-classroom school.

Publication to Stakeholders: Board Meeting Summary

The District’s Across the Board newsletter summarizing the special Business Services Committee meeting from November 6 was shared with staff, families and published online. The meeting included a discussion of scenarios for the future of the Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate configuration.

Discussion with Board: Davis-Richmond Configuration

At the Business Services Committee meeting, Administration presented the Board with eight scenarios regarding the future Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate configuration. The Board identified three scenarios to consider at the next regular meeting, and then will take a final vote on one of the scenarios. As part of the boundary process, the District has been exploring whether to continue this partnership between Davis (K-2) and Richmond (3-5) or return both buildings to K-5 schools.

Publication to Stakeholders: October Committee Meetings

The District’s Across the Board newsletter summarizing committee meetings over the previous month was shared with staff, families and published online.

Notice to Families: Shorter Elementary Day, Boundary Update

All District 303 families were sent a summary of why the elementary school day is being shortened, the pending changes to all school start and end schedules, and an update on the boundary process.

Publication to Stakeholders: Facilities and Finance

In its bi-monthly eNews publication, the District shared with subscribers and posted online its latest podcast episode on finances and how that impacts facilities, which included an update on the boundary process.

Board Approval: Boundary guiding principles and criteria

At its regular meeting, the Board approved a recommendation for guiding principles and primary and secondary boundary criteria. The guiding principles identify the Board’s priorities for the new school boundaries and will be used by RSP & Associates to create the various boundary scenarios for consideration. The boundary criteria is used to evaluate the various scenarios.

Website Launched: Boundary Updates

The District launched this website as the primary resource for staff, students, families and community members to learn more about and follow updates on the boundary process.

Publication to Stakeholders: September Committee Meetings

The District’s Across the Board newsletter summarizing committee meetings over the previous month was shared with staff, families and published online.

Notice to Staff & Families: Davis-Richmond Configuration

The District sent a notice to Davis and Richmond staff and families that they were postponing an upcoming meeting on this topic to allow more time to make an informed decision. A recommendation will come in late October and action taken in mid-November. View the Davis-Richmond timeline above for details.

Recommendation to Board: Boundary guiding principles and criteria

At the Business Services Committee meeting, the Board reviewed draft guiding principles and primary and secondary boundary criteria. The guiding principles identify the Board’s priorities for the new school boundaries and will be used by RSP & Associates to create the various boundary scenarios for consideration. The boundary criteria is used to evaluate the various scenarios. The Board adjusted the order of certain primary and secondary criteria.

Meeting with Families: Facility Needs

During its monthly meeting, the District PTO presidents heard a boundary update from Superintendent Gordon and shared feedback.

Discussion with Board: Davis-Richmond Configuration

At the Learning and Teaching Committee meeting, the Board received an updated presentation on grade-level centers and a summary of feedback from Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate staff and families. As part of the boundary process, Administration is preparing a recommendation on whether to continue this partnership or return both buildings to K-5 schools.

Meeting with Families: Davis-Richmond Configuration

Administration hosted meetings with families of Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate to discuss the partnership, and requested feedback from participants and non-attendees. As part of the boundary process, Administration is preparing a recommendation on whether to continue this partnership or return both buildings to K-5 schools.

Publication to Stakeholders: August Committee Meetings

The District’s Across the Board newsletter summarizing committee meetings over the previous month was shared with staff, families and published online.

Notice to Families: Davis-Richmond Configuration

Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate families were informed of meetings to learn about and share feedback on the schools’ configuration.

Publication to Stakeholders: Facility Needs

In its bi-monthly eNews publication, the District shared with subscribers and posted online a summary of school activities, including a notice about facility work ahead.

Notice to Families: Facility Needs

The District shared an electronic notice directly to families describing the facility work ahead.

Discussion with Board: Davis-Richmond Configuration

At the Learning and Teaching Committee meeting, the Board heard a presentation on grade-level centers and the history of the Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate configuration. As the District prepares to make boundary changes for the 2024-2025 school year to address overcrowding concerns, the Davis Primary and Richmond Intermediate configuration is being reviewed.

Previous Activity: Facility Master Plan

Activity on facilities prior to August 2023 can be found on the Facility Master Plan website.