Zoning Relief Process
Unlike attendance zonings of the past that often centered on the opening of a new school at the respective level, this upcoming rezoning is meant to accomplish the following main objectives:
- Provide relief to current enrollment numbers
- Maximize the usage of district facilities
- Defer the timing of future school construction

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Timeline – Process Begins Spring 2023 (effective Fall 2024)
1. District Utilizes Parameters set by the LRPC
Oct. 2022
Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC)
LRPC Parameters
Strengthen the student experience
- Establish long-term stability
- Access to choice options
- Elementary: Honor neighborhood school concept
Secondary: Honor neighborhood school concept where secondary schools are still able to meet the intent of the Long-Range Plan
Prioritize fiscal responsibility
- Maximize usage of district facilities
- Strategic rezoning
- Modified Utilization
- Defer timing of future construction
2. District Presents Plan, Timeline and Charter to Board
Nov 15, 2022
In the Long-Range Plan, a rezoning of the middle school and high school levels is needed in order to better utilize existing facilities, relieve overcrowding and delay the need for new facilities, which have seen a recent sharp uptick in cost.
The first step in any rezoning effort is the approval of the process and charter by the Board, forming the development criteria for any rezoning scenarios. Throughout the process over the following months, there will be many opportunities for community feedback, a critical component before a recommended set of plans is brought to the Board in May and June.
Communications
- LISD News Article: Board Briefs – Nov. 15, 2022
- Board Meeting Video: 🎬 3.B. Discussion of Attendance Zoning for Secondary School Relief Process and Charter
3. Board Approves Project Process
Dec 8, 2022
The Board approved the charter that was presented at the Nov 15 Board meeting for the rezoning of the middle school and high school levels.
Unlike attendance zonings of the past that often centered on the opening of a new school at the respective level, this upcoming rezoning is meant to accomplish the following two main objectives:
- To provide relief to current enrollment numbers
- To defer the timing of future school construction
Communications
- LISD News Article: Board Briefs – Dec. 8, 2022
- Board Meeting Video: 8.B.1. Consider Approval of Attendance Zoning for Secondary School Relief Process and Charter
4. District Creates M.S and H.S. Scenarios
Jan 11 – 20, 2023
Create zoning scenarios using the parameters set in the 10-year Long-Range Plan.
Communications
- LISD News Article – Attendance Zoning Begins (Jan. 13)
- LISD Webpage – Secondary School Zoning (Jan 17)
- LISD Social Media – Facebook post (Jan. 17)
5. District Publishes/Releases Zoning Scenarios
Jan 23 – Mar 10, 2023
Communicate zoning scenarios for community review and input via:
Communications
- District website – Jan 23
- News Article – Jan 23
- Social Media – Jan 24
- Board Briefs – Jan 26
- Compass Newsletter – Feb 1
6. District Collect Community Input on Scenarios
Jan 23 – Mar 10
Collect community input on scenarios
- Electronic Survey – Provide input on scenarios
- In-person Community Forums | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb 7 @ CPHSTo be rescheduled- Wednesday, Feb 8 @ LHS
- Monday, Feb 13
@ HMS - Wednesday, Feb 15 @ VRHS
- Monday, Feb 27
@ WMS
- Virtual Community Forum | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
- Let’s Talk – Submit a question, comment or concern
7. Decision Point
After collecting and reviewing the survey data, community input and alignment to the long-range plan as it relates to the presented scenarios, a decision must be made to either
- finalize the scenarios or
- return to step 4 to adjust the scenarios.
8. District Develops Recommendation Report
April 3 – 17, 2023
Report coming soon
9. Long-Range Planning Committee Reviews Recommendation
April 17 – 21 2023
Coming soon
10. District Presents Recommendation Report to Board
May 11, 2023
Coming soon
11. Board Approves Middle and High School Attendance Zones
June 8, 2023
(to start the 2024-25 school year)
12. District Shares Final Plan with Community
June 9, 2023
Coming soon
13. Implementation of Plan
August 2024