Sunday, March 1, 2009

Redistricting Update and New HCPS Community Forums!

Late last week the HCPS Redistricting Subcommittee approved allowing neighborhoods along the west side of Pemberton Road (including OHR) to remain in the Godwin High School District. This is great news, as up until this point the Pemberton Corridor didn’t even have an option to STAY at Godwin.

The Subcommittee passed two “pairings” that take into account Elementary, Middle and High School feeder patterns. As it stands, both pairings keep OHR at Davis, Byrd and Godwin.

It is important to note that these pairings are in pencil and can be altered or changed at any point. While we can celebrate this milestone, our work will not be done until the School Board votes on a final map in May!

The next step in the process is another series of Community Forums seeking public comment and feedback on the latest pairings.

We need a strong showing at the Forums taking place March 9-11 to support keeping the current OHR feeder pattern – in particular, keeping us at Godwin!

Here are the dates, times and locations of the Forums:

Monday, March 9
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Godwin High School

Tuesday, March 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Elko Middle School

Wednesday, March 11
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Deep Run High School

There will be new Maps to review and a questionnaire to complete. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend one or more of these meetings!

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