Recent HCPS Redistricting Media Coverage

Here are a few news items related to the final actions of the HCPS Redistricting Committee on April 2.

RTD: Panel backs plan for Henrico schools redistricting

Henrico Citizen: Pairing 2 Wins Support of Redistricting Committee

WRIC TV8: Henrico Officials Finalize Recommended School Boundaries

New District Pairings Heads to School Board

The redistricting subcommittee work has concluded. However, our efforts need to continue as we focus on the School Board.

Adjustments were made this week by the High School committee and the position of Pemberton corridor changed since the Community Forums early in March. Please note:

Pairing 1 - Pemberton Corridor is Davis-Byrd - FREEMAN
Pairing 2 - Pemberton Corridor is Davis - Byrd - GODWIN

BOTH pairings will go to the School Board for their review. A vote took place last evening by the entire redistricting committee consisting of Elementary, Middle and High School representatives. The official vote to endorse Pairing 2 was favored only by a narrow margin. Current maps and pairing information can be viewed here.

We need to remain active on this issue! Looking ahead, another online feedback process will take April 25 - May 7, recommendations will be heard by the School Board for the first time on April 23 and Public Hearings will take place May 13 and 14. The final School board vote will be May 28.

Stay tuned for more information.

And so it goes...

As expected, last week the HS redistricting subcommittee revised the 2 pairings they had been considering opting to move the entire Pemberton Corridor to Freeman HS in Pairing #1.

OHR and the Pemberton Corridor remain at Godwin in Pairing #2... at least, for now.

This is all the more reason for us to continue communicating with County decision makers in SUPPORT of Pairing #2! If you have a few minutes, please drop an email to Lisa Marshall and copy the following people:

trich@henrico.k12.va.us
mnhedrick1@henrico.k12.va.us
jfranz@henrico.k12.va.us
jlhigginbotham@henrico.k12.va.us
hmcdonough@henrico.k12.va.us
dbseargent@henrico.k12.va.us
hrfisher@henrico.k12.va.us
mcropper@croppergis.com
mgblumen@henrico.k12.va.us
redistricting@henrico.k12.va.us

Keep the message simple. Suggested points to mention include:

1. Our history and work to build community at Godwin HS
2. Continuity of academic and athletic programs between Byrd MS and Godwin HS
3. Godwin's projected student capacity drops in 2013, following "grandfathering" of students beginning in 2010
4. Support for Pairing #2!

We are planning a new round of community activities for OHR to get involved - more info to come.

In the meantime, here are a few important dates to mark on your calendar!

April 23: Redistricting Subcommittee to deliver recommendations to School Board

May 13-14: School Board Public Hearings (VERY IMPORTANT!!!!)

May 28: FINAL School Board Vote

Stay tuned for more information and updates.

Thanks for Coming Out!

Thanks to all OHR residents that attended the HCPS Community Forums last week, and particularly those that submitted feedback on the 2 proposed pairings.

We had solid representation from OHR and Pemberton Corridor residents, and hope our continued participation in the redistricting process will ensure we STAY at Godwin!

As promised, all OHR residents that notified Kim Kerr that they submitted online feedback were entered into a drawing for a Southern Living Deck Party. Congratulations to Gene and Susan Dix of 9529 Oldhouse Drive for winning the drawing.

Stay tuned to this blog for updates, and more information on neighborhood happenings as the redistricting process moves forward.

RTD: Hundreds turn out for Henrico redistricting meetings

Today's Times-Dispatch covers the HCPS Community Forums held last week. OHR resident, Laura Hennig, is quoted. Click here to read the story.

NBC12 Coverage of Community Forums

NBC12 covered the Redistricting Community Forum held March 9 at Godwin HS. The Pemberton Corridor was represented, and OHR got a shout out on TV. This story ran on both the local Fox news and Channel 12.

There is no video available, but you can read the story here.

HCPS Online Feedback Form

Current maps keep Oldhouse Run at Davis Elementary, Byrd Middle and Godwin High School – however, these maps are NOT final! You can view the two "pairings" on the right of this page.

Henrico County has posted an online form for the public to leave comment on the proposed ES, MS and HS district pairings. Be sure to click here and leave your POSITIVE feedback on the proposed maps.

The form asks users which pairing they prefer (again, both pairings have OHR in the same feeder pattern), and ask for comment on each pairing. A few points to keep in mind with these maps include:

1. Preserving the community we have helped establish at Godwin.
2. Maintaining the continuity of extra-curricular and athletic programs b/w Byrd and Godwin.
3. Limiting disruption of current Godwin neighborhoods because projected student capacity will be available starting in 2010.

It only takes a minute - please complete the online form, and make sure your neighbor does the same!