Redistricting is the process of reviewing and, when needed, changing school attendance boundaries, the geographic areas that determine which elementary school students are assigned to attend.

All elementary schools and the students they serve will be considered as part of the overall evaluation. Middle and high schools are not part of this process.

Yes.

In some communities, growing enrollment means boundaries need to shift to relieve overcrowding. In others, declining or changing enrollment means districts need to rebalance students across schools so that available classrooms, staffing, and other resources are used thoughtfully and fairly.

It is not the same as closing another school, nor does it mean that every student will be moved to a different school.

Redistricting does not mean every student or family will ultimately experience a change. Depending on the final attendance boundaries adopted, most students will likely remain at their current elementary school while some may be assigned to a different school beginning in August 2027.

The District will evaluate enrollment, available capacity, geography and other relevant factors across all 10 remaining elementary schools to develop proposed attendance boundary scenarios (Glenwood Elementary School will be closing after the current school year.)

Safe, welcoming and supportive learning environmentsAccess to high-quality instruction and student supportsReasonable class sizesA strong sense of belonging and continuity for students and families

No. These priorities will help inform the redistricting work, but they are a starting point, not a finished list.

The community will be invited to a number of public engagement meetings, gallery/map walks and other open community forums. Please refer to the main page of this site, under “upcoming dates”, for the latest information.

From Sept. 28 to Oct. 9.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8, the public will be invited to hear more about the redistricting process, ask questions and discuss priorities/challenges the community wants CHCCS to consider.

On Thursday, Nov. 19, the first draft boundary scenarios will be presented to the Board, the public and posted online. The community is encouraged to attend, offer public comment, or watch the livestream.

On Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Wednesday, Dec. 2, the community will be invited to provide feedback on the draft boundary maps. The community will hear a presentation and then be able to review a gallery of maps to get a deeper understanding of the proposals.

On Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027, the Board will be presented with updated draft scenarios based on public feedback. A public hearing will also be held on this date.

Based on public feedback, the final boundary scenario recommendations will be presented to the Board for a vote on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027.

School assignment changes will take effect in August 2027.

The process is expected to conclude in January 2027, so that any attendance boundary changes that take effect for the 2027-28 school year are known well in advance.

SchoolCAMP is a school and community planning program operated through NC State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE).CHCCS is working with the SchoolCAMP/ITRE team to support the elementary school redistricting process.The team brings expertise in school planning, enrollment, transportation and community engagement. Its role is to listen to the community, analyze relevant information, develop potential boundary scenarios and incorporate feedback as the process moves forward.

SchoolCAMP/ITRE is helping CHCCS develop possible elementary school attendance boundary scenarios for the 2027–28 school year.The process begins with listening and information gathering. The team is seeking to understand the priorities and values of school communities before developing draft solutions.

SchoolCAMP/ITRE is considering a range of information to understand current conditions, identify community priorities and develop potential elementary school attendance boundary scenarios for the 2027-28 school year.The information being considered includes:Community input: Feedback from families, students, staff, school leaders and community members about priorities, concerns and values related to elementary school boundaries.Enrollment: Current and projected enrollment, including enrollment trends and how student populations may change over time.School capacity: Available space at each elementary school and how enrollment compares with building capacity.Geography: Where students live, school locations, attendance areas and geographic relationships between neighborhoods and schools.Transportation: Travel distances, transportation routes and other factors that may affect how students get to and from school.Existing boundaries: Current elementary school attendance boundaries and how they relate to enrollment, capacity and neighborhood patterns.Historical district information: Relevant past enrollment, boundary and school planning information that can help provide context for current conditions.Program and operational considerations: Relevant school programs and other district factors that may affect how potential boundary scenarios could work.Equity and community considerations: How potential changes may affect different school communities and whether scenarios reflect the priorities and concerns shared through the engagement process.No single factor will determine a boundary scenario. SchoolCAMP/ITRE will consider the information together, alongside community input, as it develops and evaluates potential options.As the process continues, the team will share information and draft scenarios for community review. Feedback will be used to identify questions, concerns and potential adjustments before a final draft is presented to the Board of Education.