Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee Outlines Next Steps in Redistricting Process
The School Board Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee met on February 4 to continue planning for the upcoming elementary redistricting process. The Committee reviewed the timeline, which includes forming a Redistricting Steering Committee this spring. This new committee will work through the summer and early fall to develop a proposal, including new school enrollment maps, for School Board consideration later in 2026. The discussion also included an overview of the parameters that will guide redistricting, such as meeting enrollment targets, maintaining legal compliance, keeping neighborhoods intact, ensuring transportation efficiency, and aligning future elementary attendance areas with existing middle school feeder patterns.
A proposed structure for the Redistricting Steering Committee was presented, outlining plans to include TESD staff, an external facilitator, and parent/guardian representatives selected through an open application and random selection process. Eligibility guidelines aim to ensure participation from families who will be directly impacted in the coming years. Applications are scheduled to open in early April, with selections announced in May. The Committee emphasized the importance of broadly communicating opportunities for parent and guardian involvement.
Community members are encouraged to stay engaged as planning continues for the opening of Bear Hill Elementary School in August 2027. Meeting summaries, agendas, and materials are available.
on the TESD Redistricting webpage.
Questions may be sent to redistricting@tesd.net.
