Board Approves Community-based School Assignment Directive

March 4, 2010 - At its meeting on Tuesday, March 2, the Wake County Board of Education approved on first reading a Resolution Establishing Board Directive for Community-based School Assignments.

The resolution calls for staff to develop a zone-based assignment model during the next nine to fifteen months with input from community stakeholders. Prior to June 30, 2010, the Department of Growth and Planning, Instructional Services Division and Department of Evaluation and Research will develop short-term and long-term transition plans with benchmarks.

"This resolution begins the nine to fifteen month process in addressing the assignment needs of our county," said school board chairman Ron Margiotta. "For years, Wake County families have faced yearly reassignment plans. I am hopeful that this resolution will address the stability needs for all children and allow more parental choice while ensuring facilities are utilized efficiently," he added. "We encourage everyone's input during this process."

Before staff begins work on the plan, the board will take a second vote on the resolution for final approval at its March 23 meeting.