File: JC

 

                                         SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREAS

 

 

The Board accepts its responsibility for establishing attendance zones in such a way as to facilitate the educational program.  Advance planning for new sites and buildings will be guided by the following criteria in determining school attendance boundaries:

 

 

         1.       Educational needs of students

         2.       Proximity of students to school plants

         3.       Safety of students

         4.       Ages of students

         5.       Nature of the educational program

         6.       Racial/ethnic balance

         7.       Availability of transportation

 

 

The Board so accepts the principle of "controlled free zoning," for school attendance as follows:

 

1.             Students living in any given attendance area have first choice for school membership in that area.

 

2.             Where unused pupil stations exist, pupils in other areas may apply for membership up to the limit of the rated capacity of the school plant.

 

3.             Students choosing the option in (2) shall make written application stating reasons for said application.

 

4.             Students choosing the option in (2) may have to provide their own transportation to school and back home.

 

5.             Students choosing the option in (2) will agree to stay a          minimum of one year in their chosen school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Reading:         December 5, 2001

 

Adopted:               January 2, 2002