School Board to Vote on New Boundaries
The issue of boundary realignment in the Tustin Unified School District could be settled Monday, when the Board of Education is scheduled to vote on a five-year plan.
A citizens advisory committee spent several months studying the district’s demographics and came up with four proposals designed to alleviate overcrowding and accommodate anticipated enrollment increases.
The proposals have been the subject of numerous public hearings this month, attended by more than 700. Each suggestion was met with some degree of opposition, because each involves moving some children to different schools.
Based on the public response, district staff members developed a composite map, drawn from the committee’s suggestions, and are recommending it to the board.
District officials said the composite map may be the best compromise in a frustrating situation.
“We certainly do not believe that the composite map is the ultimate solution to our increasing enrollment,” Supt. George Mannon said, “but rather a practical approach toward containment of the problem for the next five years.”
Members of the citizens committee have also recommended that the district implement year-round schooling and open some closed sites.
The board meeting begins at 7 p.m. Monday at Columbus Tustin Middle School’s Multipurpose Room, 17952 Beneta Way.
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