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Attendance Area Adjustments Community Meeting - January 6, 2026

Lakeville Area Public SchoolsWednesday, January 7, 2026
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Proposed Elementary and Middle School Attendance Area Adjustments

District faces enrollment growth and capacity imbalances. Administration proposes attendance area adjustments to balance school occupancy, targeting 80-85% capacity. Proposal aims to stabilize the system following previous boundary challenges and growth.

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Proposed Elementary and Middle School Attendance Area Adjustments

District faces enrollment growth and capacity imbalances. Administration proposes attendance area adjustments to balance school occupancy, targeting 80-85% capacity. Proposal aims to stabilize the system following previous boundary challenges and growth.

  • School board final determination scheduled for January 13th.
  • District to provide transition support (open houses, tours, counseling).
  • Publish updated intradistrict transfer procedures following board approval.
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Notable Quotes (2)

I recognize that there's a feeling many of you have that it's not fair and that your children have to move. And you're right. It is not fair. That said, I have to deal with the realities of what we're faced with.

— Michael Bowman
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Attendance Area AdjustmentsAcknowledging community frustration regarding boundary changes.

High View Elementary, for example, would go up to over 107%. So really that's the strongest indicator based on our projected enrollment that we definitely need to make a change in our attendance areas.

— Lucas Yoho
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Attendance Area AdjustmentsJustifying the necessity of rebalancing attendance areas due to overcrowding.

People (2)

Michael BowmanSuperintendent

Leading the boundary adjustment process and justifying the need for systemic stability.

Lucas YohoExecutive Director of Operations

Presented the specific maps, data, and enrollment projections for elementary and middle school changes.

Places Mentioned

LakevilleHigh View Elementary SchoolCentury Middle SchoolKenwood Trail Middle SchoolMaguire Middle SchoolLakeville North High SchoolLakeville South High SchoolChristine Huddleston ElementaryEast View ElementaryCherry View ElementaryLake Marian Elementary

Events & Meetings (1)

  • January 13th - School Board Final Determination Meeting
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