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Attendance Boundary Change Process

Over the next several months, elementary and middle school attendance boundaries will be reviewed to determine needed changes. These adjustments will reassign the elementary and/or middle school some households are zoned to attend. Our community’s support of Building a Better Future in 2023 is helping to minimize the extent of the changes.

Updates

Updated proposed scenarios (March 2025)

Scenario 1A

Proposed scenario 1A

Scenario 2A

Proposed scenario 2A

Provide feedback on 1A and 2A via an online form

RSVP for March 4 or 19 Community Informational Meetings

Watch recordings from Jan. 15 and/or 23 community meetings

Community-built parameters

As possible scenarios are developed and then edited, the following community-built parameters will guide the process:

Center our core values: honor and integrity, belonging, inclusion, innovation and excellence, transparency and intrinsic value.
Ensure scenarios can function in our system, including but not limited to: transportation; building utilization and capacity; enrollment (current and future); teaching/learning program offerings; and financial costs.
Ensure scenarios have longevity in our system.
Follow the teacher/student targets established by the school board.
Consider the number of students impacted for each scenario.
Consider the student demographics of each scenario.
Consider connecting more schools from level to level.
Keep neighborhoods intact as much as possible.
Minimize non-contiguous/non-adjoining areas.
Maintain 0.8 elementary and 1.0 secondary transportation service areas.
Maintain safety standards in regard to bus routing (avoiding major roadways, etc.)
Avoid lengthy travel time on buses.
Comply with state laws, school board policy and negotiated agreements.

Timeline

September 2024: Community opportunity to provide feedback on potential parameters.
October-December 2024: Possible scenarios developed based on parameters.
January 2025: Community opportunity to provide feedback on possible scenarios digitally and via informational meetings.
February-April/May 2025: Community feedback reviewed. Adjustments considered. Additional feedback opportunities considered.
April/May 2025: Final attendance boundaries announced.
May 2025-August 2026: Schools prepare to welcome students.
January 2026-August 2026: New attendance boundaries continue to be shared.
September 2026: New attendance boundaries go into effect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do attendance boundaries need to change?

Are the Osseo Area Schools attendance boundaries changing for families living just outside the district?

Are there any attendance boundary changes proposed for the high schools?

Why wasn’t a new middle school a part of the 2023 Building a Better Future request?

When was the last time attendance boundaries were changed districtwide at elementary and middle schools?

What does the attendance boundary change process look like?

What is the timeline for the attendance boundary change process?

How do I find out how my household is impacted by the proposed scenarios?

What criteria was used to determine the proposed scenarios?

How many students are proposed to be impacted and how would that shift demographics throughout our schools?

How long will the new attendance boundaries last?

Are these the only and/or final attendance boundary proposals?

Will phasing-in or any special considerations be made?

What's the difference between open enrollment and in-district transfer?

Will the currently restricted in-district transfer and open enrolled schools remain the same after the new boundaries are implemented?

My family has open enrolled into Osseo Area Schools, will my child’s school change during this attendance boundaries process?

Do current in-district transfer families need to re-apply?

Currently in-district transfer and open enrolled families receive a school assignment pathway for elementary, middle and high school upon acceptance. Are any changes expected to this process?

Shouldn’t Weaver Lake be turned back into a traditional school in this attendance boundary change process?

Was the distribution of special education services taken into consideration in these scenarios?

My child started school at Crest View in January 2025 or later. As the repurposing is on a different timeline, what should our family do for next school year?

My child would have started kindergarten at Crest View fall 2025. As the repurposing is on a different timeline, what should our family do for next school year?

If my student is eligible for transportation, when will bus stop information be shared?

Will school start and end times change as a result of these attendance boundary changes?

Will the walk distances remain the same?

What will happen to staff once the new attendance boundaries are decided?

Is the curriculum different across district schools?

What about class sizes? Can they be minimized through this process?

Will changing schools be disruptive for students?

Once the attendance boundaries are approved, what will the transition look like approaching fall 2026?

I want my child to attend a preschool program in Osseo Area Schools. How will the attendance boundary changes impact my preschool-age child?

My child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and receives Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services. How will attendance boundary changes affect my child’s services?

My child currently attends a preschool program in Osseo Area Schools. Do I need to complete the kindergarten enrollment process and how will my kindergartner be impacted by attendance boundary changes?

Are there specific school board policies that are being followed as part of this attendance boundary change process?

What if I want to talk/learn more about these proposed scenarios in person?

Will this be the last opportunity to provide feedback on proposed scenarios?

When and where can our community expect to hear about a final decision regarding final attendance boundary adjustments?

What are the ways to stay informed?

Where is information on the new elementary school and other facility improvements a part of Building a Better Future?

I'm not sure of my household's current school assignments. Is there a way I can find out?