Redistricting Meeting Tonight at Goodland Elementary

Racine Unified community members are encouraged to attend the first of two redistricting sessions tonight at 6 pm at Goodland Elementary School, 4800 Graceland Blvd.

Goodland is one of two schools being considered for closing by the Racine Unified school board. The second school, Wind Point Elementary, will play host to the second redistricting meeting at 6 pm on Tues., Feb. 28.

Board of Education members and RUSD administrators will present redistricting options and provide an opportunity for parents and community members to ask questions and learn more about possible changes.

Residents are invited to the Goodland School Library, 4800 Graceland Blvd., at 6 pm on Tues., Feb. 21, to hear from the School Board about the options to help plug the projected budget hole for the next school year.

The Racine Unified Board of Education is currently considering redistricting options in order to address:

• Declining enrollment and the utilization of school buildings to their full capacity,
• The District’s $6.5 million budget deficit for 2012-2013; and
• Providing more choice for District families.

The Board is currently considering two redistricting options that would close Wind Point and Goodland Elementary Schools, move students from the Racine Early Education Center and Red Apple Early Childhood to Goodland and expand the magnet school program at Red Apple, which currently has a waiting list. Read more about redistricting here.