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Supporting Rationale:
Option B as modified provides the most seats in the least amount of time with the
least amount of money and will benefit the highest number of students in both
Regions 1 and 2.
Options A and C require additional land purchase(s) and funding to be secured
before construction can begin. Neither variable is guaranteed; a modified Option B
can begin immediately. We are not willing to wait or gamble on uncertainties.
If additional money is available, it should be used to remodel other schools in the
Cross Keys cluster. Many of them have been completely neglected in previous
SPLOST allocations; they are in a state of disrepair and are unable to accommodate
students in an equitable way.
Options A and C create a fourth cluster that would continue the segregation of
low-income and minority students.
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Based on current and projected housing populations and patterns, it is not
possible to have a fair and equitable feeder pattern that creates a diverse
school of mixed ethnicity and income levels without any one population
traveling unacceptable distances.
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A modified option B helps ensure the past segregation and inequities do
not continue.
Option B with a more centrally located HS is better positioned for flexibility and
adaptability of use beyond what current planning models can predict. Options A and
C create a large new HS at the northern periphery of the County, making it vulnerable
to underutilization as populations and housing patterns change over time.
Bigger high schools provide more academic opportunities (e.g. additional AP
classes, an IB program, and/or a language-immersion program) and greater
athletic opportunities that will help close the current gap in Title IX athletic
offerings for the Cross Keys cluster.
Important Points:
Additionally, we recognize that current political proposals might affect the Briarcliff property, such
as the potential annexation of Emory University and surrounding neighborhoods. We recommend
that DCSD be strategic in its decision to place either a high school or middle school at this location.
We greatly appreciate the DSCD taking the necessary steps to address the severe overcrowding and
inequities that have existed in our cluster for way too long. We are thankful for the opportunity to
provide feedback and we look forward to working together as solutions are implemented.
Sincerely,
Cross Keys HS School Council
Sequoyah MS School Council
Please note, our position is based on the following input received from our community: 2 public
meetings with the Latin American Association and Center For Pan Asian Community Services, along
with numerous informal dialogues with the Northwoods Area Neighborhood Association, the Cross
Keys Parent Center, the Cross Keys Foundation, and the general student and parent population from
the Cross Keys cluster.