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3. PUBLIC HEARING:  Boundary Change- Pine Forest Elementary School # 159

Requested Action:

That the Board conduct a public hearing pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statute, regarding the recommended boundary change for Pine Forest Elementary School No. 159 at the end of the 2004/05 school year and the reassignment of the students to San Jose Elementary School No. 83.

Summary Explanation and Background:

Pine Forest Elementary School currently serves as a performing arts magnet school for zones 1 and 7.   Over 60% of the enrollment at Pine Forest are magnet students.  This proposal would convert Pine Forest to a dedicated performing arts magnet school continuing to serve zones 1 and 7.  The current Pine Forest attendance area would be redistricted to San Jose Elementary School.  San Jose Elementary is located just less than 2 miles from Pine Forest Elementary and is currently at 56% of its capacity.

Children who live in the current Pine Forest attendance area who wish to remain at Pine Forest would apply for magnet status and be accepted under the Priority 1 rule.  There are approximately 177 students who live in the Pine Forest attendance area and currently attend Pine Forest ES.

Revised boundary for San Jose Elementary:

From Emerson Street and Phillips Highway, south on Phillips Highway to Bowdendale Avenue, southwest on a line to Toledo Road, west on Toledo Road, (not including any addresses) to St. Augustine Road, south on St. Augustine Road to just north of Larida Lane, west on a line north of Larida Lane to the St. Johns River, north on the St. Johns River to just south of Redbud Lane, east on a line just south of Redbud Lane to San Jose Boulevard, continue east on a line south of Peachtree Circle, then north on a line west of Heywood Street, Towhee Lane and Gila Lane to Fleet Street and Emerson Street, east on Emerson Street to St. Augustine Road, north on St. Augustine Road to a point between Sheridan Street and Duck Island Road, east on that line to Emerson Street and Phillips Highway.  Student options include application for magnet programs, other transfer programs or enrollment at San Jose Elementary (approximately 177 students).

New Century Commission Recommendation/OPPAGA Recommendation/Council of Great City Schools Recommendation:
None

For Additional Information, contact:

Patricia Conner 390-2144

Sally Hague 390-2082