Bookmark this page and refer to it throughout the boundary change process – we will update it regularly with new information. The latest updates will be highlighted in yellow.
Purpose:
The purpose of this boundary study is to:
- The purpose of this study is to realign school boundaries at the dead-end section of Beaumont Avenue. No other areas will be considered for changes.
Implementation:
The new boundary will be effective starting SY 2025-2026 (August 2025).
Participating Schools:
Schools participating in this study include:
- Hillcrest Elementary School
- Westchester Elementary School
Meeting Calendar:
Boundary Study Committee:
The boundary study committee will be identified this summer and will convene in September 2024. Between September 2024 and November 2024, the group will meet three (3) times, including hosting a public information meeting. In March, April and May of 2025, the Board of Education will receive the recommendation, hold a public hearing, and take action on the committee’s recommendation.
To express your interest in participating on the boundary study committee, please complete the Committee Member Interest Form or contact your school principal no later than July 15, 2024. Participation is limited.
Stay Informed/Provide Feedback:
- Information Flyer
- English - Coming Soon
- Spanish - Coming Soon
- Attend Committee Meetings as an observer
- Attend the Public Information Session (October 16, 2024)
- Watch meetings online on BCPS YouTube Live
- Submit a comment - Coming Soon
Comments will be posted regularly on this page and provided to the boundary study committee
- Review committee data, materials, and maps archived after each meeting
- Take the online survey
- Attend Board of Education meetings (December 17, 2024 and January 28, 2025) and the hearing (Date TBD, January 2025)
Communications:
Meeting Livestream and Videos:
The Public Information Session Livestream can be accessed via the link below. After the meeting, the link becomes an archived YouTube video, which supports closed captioning (cc) in many languages.
Parent Engagement Letter:
- Letter sent to participating schools:
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| English |
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| Burmese |
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| Spanish |
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| Urdu |
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Background Information: