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At a Glance
Mark Pruitt presented the timeline of the Secondary School Attendance Zone, Enrollment and Programming Committee and names of selected committee members were chosen. The Board selected Vic Leonard, Kecia Nesmith, and Jose Matthews to serve as board representatives, and Cathy Thompson requested written reports from committee members.
At a Glance
Public commenters raised concerns about AIHS's enrollment decline, lost programs, and equity while alumni expressed support for the school. The Board approved an advisory committee to review secondary enrollment, attendance zones, and programming, and unanimously expedited the implementation timeline to August 2027, with a final recommendation targeted for July 2025.
At a Glance
Superintendent Dorrell Green discussed expanding dual enrollment at AIHS and McKean, including an Early College Academy that could allow students to earn up to 30 college credits. The district also completed a CTE and Pathway audit. Attendance Zone Policy 5013 is under review by the Board Policy Review Committee, with a second-reading presentation planned for October 2023. A public commenter spoke against proposed feeder pattern changes, citing concerns about uncertainty for families and potential impacts on property values.
At a Glance
Mark Pruitt presented the AI Task Forceβs six-month findings, including a 52% decline in AIHS enrollment over 12 years, citing charter/magnet enrollment, private school attendance, loss of choice busing, underutilized CTE funding, and outdated facilities as contributing factors. Recommendations included a Goldey-Beacom partnership, two new CTE programs, and rebranding AIHS, while Dorrell Green emphasized innovation. The Board also approved a motion to request a draft of Policy 5013, requiring a review of attendance zones every 10 years.
At a Glance
Board Member Vic Leonard submitted a proposal to create policy 5013 which establishes a review of attendance zones every 10 years. He also provided an update on the AI Task Force Committee's efforts to help increase enrollment. Superintendent Dorrell Green discussed leveraging the success of the AIHS Esports championship to grow programming. Public commenters urged the district to restore literature to the English curriculum at AIHS, prioritize Title I funding, and adopt alternative measures for student achievement beyond the SAT.Β
At a Glance
Director of Secondary Education, Mark Pruitt, presented districtwide magnet and charter enrollment data, including school-specific and demographic trends. Board members examined enrollment declines, particularly at AIHS, and discussed the impact of choice options, feeder patterns, and equitable access for low-income and underrepresented students.
At a Glance
Board Member Adriana Bohm requested a 5β7 year demographic report on charter and magnet equity, while Superintendent Dorrell Green said the district is already analyzing demographic data and will compile the findings into a feasibility-style report. Public commenters raised concerns about declining enrollment, program reductions, and the loss of varsity football at AIHS.
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