26 Sep
2012
26 Sep
'12
7:39 a.m.
I'm so frustrated to hear this. Our address hasn't changed corresponding schools,
but I left a comment in opposition to these changes at both Powell and Conn.
It would have great impact if some of our older list members who attended or worked at
Powell would send their comments in, as well. They are undermining the stability of a
school for no real benefit to our community, children, or diversity. I know many families
who moved into the neighborhood despite the issues with crime because of the great magnet
schools nearby. This does not serve the city well.
Rebecca Fernandez
Employment Branding + Media Coordinator, Red Hat
Mobile: (919) 931-4957
Work: (919) 754-4678
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On Sep 25, 2012, at 9:30 PM, Vanessa Van Horn <vanhorn.vanessa(a)gmail.com> wrote:
This proposal also would reassign Powell ES students
to Joyner, from Ligon to Daniels and Enloe to Broughton.
We live just a half mile from Powell as well and walk nearly everyday.
Parents please check, comment and share your concerns!
Best, Vanessa
2248 Rumson Rd
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On Sep 25, 2012, at 8:56 PM, Kelly Swanson Turner <kelly(a)mcbug.net> wrote:
Dear Neighbors-
Wake County's newly proposed draft school assignment plan divides Conn
Elementary's traditional base among three schools.
Starting from Lions Park on Bennett Street, all of the Belvidere Park and Woodcrest
addresses I have spot-checked are now zoned to Joyner Elementary. This includes houses
along Plainview Avenue that adjoin Conn's property, sitting right at the school's
rear-entrance crosswalk. In addition, the Mordecai and Pilot Mills neighborhoods, also
long a part of Conn's base, are now zoned to Underwood Elementary.
These assignments ignore walk zones and neighborhood boundaries (both cited as zoning
priorities), add unnecessary transportation costs, and undermine the strong and growing
neighborhood commitment to Conn.
This issue is of obvious importance to families with young children. It also has
implications for continuity and connections across our neighborhoods and affects whether
they are seen as appealing places to live.
The county is seeking feedback on the proposed changes. Now is the time to unite around
our neighborhood school. Whether you are a parent or just interested in our community,
please share your thoughts on maintaining Conn's base with the school board through
this link: http://www.wcpss.net/news/2012_sept21_address_lookup/ You can also use this
link to check assignments by street address.
A Google group has been set up to facilitate discussion of this issue. Please join
through this link to stay informed: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/connbase
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