Future schools set off another round of rezoning
The first steps in the FISD rezoning for 2016-17 have begun
Most students and families familiar with Frisco ISD are used to the yearly rezoning that occurs districtwide after the addition of new schools, so it’s no surprise that it’s happening again. The district hosted a rezoning forum at the Frisco ISD Administration building on Thursday, the first chance for parents to receive information about coming rezoning changes.
“The meeting is really about the process as we continue to have more and more families move in,” principal Scott Warstler said.
It will touch Liberty this fall, for sure.
— Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Lyon
The forum focused on the plans and procedures in district shifts for the upcoming school year, and the years to follow. Since many new Frisco ISD parents are unaware of the yearly rezoning, this meeting aimed to inform the purpose of rezoning.
“It is very much, and should be, a concern for students. We are going to have to go in and look at the Liberty attendance zone and do some adjustments when we open Lebanon Trail,” Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Lyon said in an earlier interview with Wingspan. “This is kind of what we do. We are one of the fastest growing school districts in the nation and we always caution parents who move to Frisco that rezoning is probably going to touch you at some point. It will touch Liberty this fall, for sure.”
School zones have not been set in stone yet. The district is still weighing their options on the rezoning, and hopes to involve parents in the system.
“The board wants to let parents know why we have to look at rezoning and what are the procedures that our district follows in the rezoning process,” Warstler said. “What are the things we really hold dear as to why we do this.”
With the aim to decrease class size populations, the district administration plans to open several new high schools in the next few years. This could move students from current schools.
“We know through rezoning, which is going to happen for the next couple of years, every time we build a new high school, we’re going to have to rezone,” Warstler said. “This year, I’ll pay very close attention because there is a great probability it will impact Liberty.”
The forum is just the first of several planned in the school year. The next meeting, on October 19, is where the initial zoning will be announced with additional meetings planned for November and December.
“The October meeting will actually then be the first time that the maps are rolled out and everybody has the opportunity to see what are the initial proposed boundaries, who will it affect, how many kids will be impacted from each campus,” Warstler said. “That’s when parents can start voicing opinions and concerns.”
Rahmin Jawaid is always smiling and ready for new adventures. She is stoked to be a senior and is excited for what the future holds for her and the rest...
