Boundary discussions

Discussion at last night’s school board meeting focused on some of the proposed changes recommended in the Boundary and Facility Usage Review Final Report. This report is the result of a four-month process that involved staff, parents and community members. It is the first time anyone can recall Springfield Public Schools taking such a comprehensive look at attendance boundaries and other factors which impact our building usage and capacity.

Given the current economy, it is possible we will not implement all proposed changes immediately. However, this will not be the last discussion we have about our district’s boundaries.

As I explained last night, one purpose of this review is to develop a framework for us to use in the future to continually evaluate and modify our boundaries. For too many years our boundaries have been considered immovable. They cannot be viewed as static though because our community certainly isn’t static.

As Springfield grows and changes, we must be responsive and adapt our system to ensure we make the most of the resources you provide us. Along the way, we will continue to listen to our stakeholders as we consider ways to ensure the future success of Springfield Public Schools and its students.