October 16, 2025, Academic and Community Excellence Planning (ACE) Process Meeting - Sandalwood High (2025-10-16)

Meeting Notes: East of the River High Schools Potential Boundary Distribution Review Committee Englewood High School-Thursday, October 16, 2025 East of the River High Schools Potential Boundary Changes Boundary Distribution Committee Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at Englewood High School. Present: District Staff: Sharwonda Peek, Timothy Simmons, Sara Bravo, Tracie Abraham, Stephanie Stripling-Mitchell, Gary Bryan, Jim Culbert Board member Anthony Ricardo and Cindy Pearson were also in attendance Boundary Distribution Review Committee Members: Stakeholder Group Member Name School Parent/Guardian Janine Santangelo Mandarin High Student Jordon Echervarria Englewood High School School Staff Elizabeth Pecarek Mandarin High Supporting Organization Amy Purvis Atlantic Coast Local Community Member Whitney Whyte Atlantic Coast Civic Organization Michelle Fogg Fletcher High Sharwonda Peek gave an opening greeting. The Working Group members were present; therefore, a quorum was established. At 6:02 pm, the Chair called the meeting to order. Then he requested that the meeting minutes from October 6, 2025, were reviewed and approved. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes. The Chair called for a vote.

Ms. Abraham presented the “bring back” information requested by the committee. Each member was given a copy of the Housing Data, Permit Data, and maps with street names. Digital interactive maps were also provided. Policy 5.22 was reviewed to address students remaining at each school due to the proposed boundary changes. The working group wanted to know when enrollment for the upcoming year is finalized. Per Mrs. Peek, the enrollment is finalized in January and is tied to the FTE survey, permits, birth rates, and historical trends. A discussion was held about the policy permitting “rising students” to remain at each assigned school. After the discussion, the Chair asked for a motion from the committee to recommend that rising 10th and 11th grade students at each school be allowed to remain at the current school. A second motion was made. The Chair called for a vote. The motion passed unanimously with all six (6) members voting. A second discussion was held as the working group reviewed the “bring back” materials provided. Ms. Abraham clarified that former redistribution option A, B, D is the same as Example A. Former redistribution A, C, D is the same as Example B. Both Example A and Example B are interactive maps which identify the school boundary and the specific streets as requested. After some discussion, the working group were unable to decide on an option; however, the group requested the following: • Maps by subdivision for Example A, formerly known as Option 1 which Redistribute Zones A, B, D. • The impact on Atlantic Coast High and Englewood High if the portion being considered for redistribution remains at Englewood High School. The map was marked and shown to Jim Culbert, COO. Public comments were called for with no people requesting to speak. Next meeting Boundary Distribution Review Committee will be held at Terry Parker High School on Thursday, October 23, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.