December 16, 2024 - Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting

Learn about the committee's work

Key Takeaways 

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Reviewed 12/6/24 Meeting Discussion
    • Word Cloud exercise
    • Norm Form Results
    • Key Takeaways from 12/6/24
    • Data Feedback Themes from Group Activity
      • Student Data, Community Data, Programs, Capacity, Split-Feeders/Attendance Islands, Transportation and Additional Considerations
  • The committee watched the video “Navigating Decision Making.”
  • Committee members shared highlights from the small group discussion.
  • The committee watched a demonstration of the Frontline GIS Tool. 
  • Committee members discussed the Frontline GIS Tool.

Materials Shared with the Committee:

Next Steps

Review and discuss data from the in-person Community Boundary Review Meetings.

Accessible Version of Meeting Agenda and Norms

Please view accessible versions of the agenda and norms shared at the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee meeting on December 16. 

 

I. WELCOME

II. INTRODUCTIONS

Review of 12/6/24 Superintendent’s Advisory Committee meeting norm evaluation and key takeaways. 

Review the agenda.

III. DATA FEEDBACK

Review data collected from the 12/6/24 Superintendent’s Advisory Committee meeting using the guiding question, “What information will help us build a broad understanding of FCPS's current strengths regarding school boundaries, inform needs and priorities, and inspire collaborative solutions?”

IV. VIDEO ACTIVITY:  NAVIGATING DECISION MAKING

Watch a brief video on common decision pitfalls and navigating decision-making using options. 

Engage in small group discussions to explore key takeaways and how the techniques from the video can inform the boundary review process. 

Share insights and reflect as a group on opportunities and challenges to make data-driven, community-centered decisions.

V. UNDERSTANDING DATA FLOW AND THE FRONTLINE GIS TOOL

Review the flow of data and the process for developing and implementing boundary adjustments using the Frontline GIS tool.

Engage in small group discussions to identify opportunities the Frontline GIS tool offers for the boundary review process and how it supports the district’s four priorities, and discuss any remaining questions about its implementation.

Share insights as a full committee, highlighting key themes and areas for follow-up or further clarification.

VI. CLOSING

Committee members agree on a summary of decisions and confirmation of key takeaways/discussion points. The information will be posted online the next business day after each committee meeting. Members will also complete the norms evaluation.

At each Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee meeting, we are committed to valuing each and every voice as well as your time. We are grateful that you have committed to representing your pyramid or community through this process while also aligning with the School Board goals listed in Policy 8130.8 and the goals in the Division’s 2023-30 Strategic Plan. We expect each committee member to agree to abide by the following expectations. At the end of each committee meeting, we will ask you to provide feedback on your experience based on the following criteria. This will help us understand whether any adjustments need to be made. 

Please complete this form by circling a number in the right column that best reflects how well the expectation was met during the meeting. 5 indicates that the expectation was met. 1 indicates the expectation was not met at all.

Shared Expectation

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Value Every Voice: Respect all perspectives and experiences to foster collaboration.

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Respect Time and Topics: Stay focused on the topic to maximize time and impact.

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Participate with Purpose: Be concise and allow space for others to share.

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Support Community Goals: Prioritize outcomes that benefit all students.

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Respect Others: Communicate courteously, avoiding personal attacks or inappropriate language.

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