In total, the adjustments will make up approximately five days of school for elementary and middle school students and four and a half days for high school students.
“The Abbott Loop community is at the forefront of my mind because it’s going to take strong coordination and planning to ensure Abbott Loop families and staff receive robust levels of support during this time,” district Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt said. “We’ll take time to brief the board on our initial progress and some of what is currently being planned to support that effort.”
Bryantt said he wants the community to know early on that this work is taking place with the first step of the plan being discussed now for an easier transition for all involved.Supporting staff and human resourcesThe move will be a collaboration between three schools: Abbott Loop, Trailside and Kasuun Elementary.
Student nutrition programs will also be working with the schools to support family needs through counseling, specialist support, preschool and special education. Food security has been a consistent concern at the town halls, as the district wants to make sure that all kids will be receiving adequate meals. It also wants to assure there’s an inviting and welcoming environment at both of the receiving schools.
The board stated Monday that there will be approximately 200 students rezoned to Kasuun Elementary and approximately 40 students rezoned to Trailside Elementary, pushing student population numbers to 466 and 450, respectively. “Aside from being heartbreaking that we have to do it, I do believe it’s going to be great for our kids, and that’s the message I think ... we want to make sure that families hear,” ASD Board President Margo Bellamy said.The board has yet to formally vote on the
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