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Boundary Study

Boundary Study Presentation (3/19/25 Board of Education Meeting)

An Introduction to the MCPS 2024/2025 Boundary Study

Una Introducción al Estudio de Límites en MCPS 2024-2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

We are opening Crown High School, expanding Damascus High School, and reopening Charles W. Woodward High School for the 2027-2028 school year. Because of this, we need to go through a boundary study process in order to determine who will attend these schools. We also have some schools who are experiencing overcrowding and this process will help to alleviate some of these challenges.

On December 5, 2024, the Board of Education adopted the Contract Approval of Request for Proposal No. 4998.1, Consultant for School Boundary Review for FLO Analytics to conduct and facilitate the boundary study. They have experience doing boundary studies with large, diverse school systems, some even larger than Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Their sub-contractor, Bloom Planning, will provide robust, clear, and culturally proficient community engagement aligned with our Board Policy ABA, Community Involvement.

Our Board Policy, FAA, Educational Facilities Planning, identifies four main factors for consideration when establishing and making changes to school boundaries. These include:

  • Demographic characteristics of student population
  • Geography
  • Stability of school assignments over time
  • Facility utilization

We will begin our onboarding experiences with FLO Analytics to identify the timeline and initial approach. We will begin to share expectations for engagement and ongoing communication with our stakeholders, including students, staff, families, and the community.

This process will include input from multiple stakeholders, including a broad representation from the communities in the boundary study scopes, as well as a variety of viewpoints.

More specific information will be coming soon about the variety of engagement opportunties.

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FLO Analytics

FLO Analytics has experience conducting boundary studies throughout the nation, with experience in Maryland (Harford County Public Schools) and school systems larger than Montgomery County Public Schools (School District of Philadelphia).  They will follow MCPS Board Policy FAA, Educational Facilities Planning  and Regulation FAA-RA, Educational Facilities Planning to comply with the district’s educational facilities planning process throughout the boundary studies.  Their sub-contractor, Bloom Planning, will provide robust, clear, and culturally proficient community engagement that align with MCPS Board Policy ABA, Community Engagement.

Boundary Study Scope

Boundary Study Scope for Reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School

Boundary Study Scope for Reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School

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Middle Schools

  • Argyle
  • Eastern
  • A. Mario Loiederman
  • Newport Mill
  • North Bethesda
  • Parkland
  • Thomas W. Pyle
  • Odessa Shannon
  • Silver Creek
  • Silver Spring International
  • Sligo
  • Takoma Park
  • Tilden
  • Westland

High Schools

  • Bethesda Chevy-Chase
  • Montgomery Blair
  • Albert Einstein
  • Walter Johnson
  • John F. Kennedy
  • Northwood
  • Wheaton
  • Walt Whitman

Boundary Study Scope for Opening of Crown High School and Expansion of Damascus High School

Boundary Study Scope for Opening of Crown High School and Expansion of Damascus High School

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Middle Schools

  • John T. Baker
  • Cabin John
  • Roberto W. Clemente
  • Forest Oak
  • Robert Frost
  • Gaithersburg
  • Herbert Hoover
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Kingsview
  • Lakelands Park
  • Montgomery Village
  • Neelsville
  • John Poole
  • Ridgeview
  • Rocky Hill
  • Hallie Wells
  • Julius West

High Schools

  • Winston Churchill
  • Clarksburg
  • Damascus
  • Gaithersburg
  • Richard Montgomery
  • Northwest
  • Poolesville
  • Quince Orchard
  • Seneca Valley
  • Watkins Mill
  • Thomas S. Wootton

 

Timeline for Boundary Study Process

Parallel Scopes of Work: Secondary Program Analysis & Boundary Studies

PHASE 1:
Jan-Feb 2025

Boundary Studies:
  • Finalize contract with FLO Analytics
  • Initial onboarding with FLO Analytics
  • Initial Project Teams formation
Programs Analysis:
  • Analysis of current state of distribution, enrollment, operational impact

PHASE 2:
March-April 2025

Boundary Studies:
  • Finalize engagement plans and engage in initial community meetings
  • Initial data collection and analysis
Programs Analysis:
  • Finalize current state analysis and develop a framework for secondary realignment

PHASE 3:
May-July 2025

Boundary Studies:
  • Present initial options for feedback and input
Programs Analysis:
  • Develop secondary implementation plan

PHASE 4:
Aug-Sept 2025

Boundary Studies:
  • Present additional and/or revised options based on feedback and input
Programs Analysis:
  • Finalize implementation plan and initiate development of framework for PreK and elementary realignment.

PHASE 5:
Oct-Feb 2026

Boundary Studies:
  • Finalize options and develop superintendent’s recommendations
Programs Analysis:
  • Begin implementation (multi year) and develop PreK and elementary implementation plan.

Draft Community Engagement Timeline

April
2025

Initial Information Community Meeting Sessions
Initial Survey

May - June
2025

Community Meeting Sessions
Initial Options Survey

July - August
2025

Synthesize Feedback & Refine Options

Sept.
2025

Community Meeting Sessions
Refined Options Survey

Oct - Nov
2025

Synthesize Feedback & Further Refine Options*

Dec
2025

Option Development for Superintendent Recommendations

This is a flexible timeline that will be revisited as the boundary studies progress.*

Feedback & Engagement Opportunities

Save the Date!

Upcoming Public Information Meetings on Public Schools Boundary Studies

We invite you to come and participate in multiple upcoming Public Information Meetings on boundary studies for the reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School, the opening of Crown High School, and the expansion of Damascus High School. These sessions will provide important details on the boundary study scope, process, and opportunities for future engagement.

Boundary Study Scope for Reopening of Charles W. Woodward High School

  • Virtual Session: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Meeting Link– session will be recorded and made available to the public.)

  • In-Person Session: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Walter Johnson High School Auditorium

Boundary Study Scope for Opening of Crown High School & Expansion of Damascus High School

  • Virtual Session: Monday, April 7, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Meeting Link – session will be recorded and made available to the public.)

  • In-Person Session: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Gaithersburg High School Auditorium

These public community sessions will provide information about:

  • Scope and timeline of the boundary studies

  • Process and alignment with Board of Education policies

  • How engagement opportunities will be communicated throughout the process

  • Resources and accessibility of information

  • Future opportunities for community input

While registration is not required, we would appreciate it if you could send us your RSVP to help us prepare.

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