The ISD279 School Board reviewed final recommendations for attendance boundary changes affecting approximately 2,000 elementary and middle school students during a work session Tuesday evening.

The district's recommended scenario, developed through extensive community engagement, would implement changes in fall 2026. The proposal emerged from a comprehensive process that included community surveys, informational meetings, and feedback sessions that drew more than 2,300 participants.

"This process the way we laid it out just made it so that people could really feel like they were heard throughout it," said Kay, executive director of community relations. The district conducted multiple rounds of community input, refining initial scenarios based on feedback before arriving at the final recommendation.

The boundary changes address enrollment imbalances caused by significant growth in northwest portions of the district. The Enrollment and Capacity Management Advisory Committee identified the need for adjustments after monitoring enrollment shifts for several years. The changes will affect only elementary and middle schools, with no modifications to high school boundaries.

The board also received updates on strategic vision cards measuring progress on communication effectiveness and operational excellence. The presentation included data on family engagement surveys, staff retention rates, and enrollment trends. A formal vote on the boundary recommendation is scheduled for May 20.