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[quote=Anonymous]I read many "what would you do ..." in the recent Crown discussion threads. It's annoying that residents are being asked such questions while it should be the job of the BOE and the county. But i'll give it a try. Feel free to laugh about it.  :D

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This plan is divided into two phases: Phase 1: Stabilization and Safety (Years 1-6 or 8) and Phase 2: New Enrollment Model Implementation (Year 6/8 and Onwards).

[u][b]Phase 1: Stabilization and Safety (Years 1-6 or 8)[/b][/u]

The initial phase focuses on immediate infrastructure needs, safety, accessibility, and improving outcomes for struggling students, utilizing a Hybrid Enrollment Model at Crown (e.g., "Holding School").

[u]1. Hybrid Enrollment Model[/u]
Structure: Operate with a hybrid model utilizing "Holding School" capacity alongside local enrollment (approximately 500 students, distance-based).

[u]2. Infrastructure and Safety (Priority Focus)[/u]
Mandate: MCPS and the County budget must prioritize making ALL school buildings safe and operable, focusing on fundamental safety and accessibility improvements. No funds should be allocated for non-essential aesthetic upgrades.

Community Contribution: Allow local community donations to contribute to non-safety related improvements, such as gym floor upgrades or other aesthetic enhancements.

[u]3. Academics and College Preparedness for low-achieving students (Priority Focus)[/u]
Focus: Direct resources toward improving at-level reading, writing and mathematics, and college preparedness of low-achieving students.

Resource Allocation Note: To fund this priority, after cutting other non-essential expenses, budget allocations for Gifted and Talented (GT) programs may need to be temporarily reduced. Also, allow community to donate to program-specific projects.

[u]4. Strategic Planning and Community Engagement[/u]
Future Planning: Initiate comprehensive planning for the transition followoing the "Holding School" period, including the future structure of GT and accelerated programs.

Input: Actively seek community input during this planning phase.

[u]5. Fiscal Responsibility[/u]
Non-Essential Cuts: Reduce or eliminate non-essential expenditures. For example, maintaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training and personal at a minimal, essential level.

Example Note: Concerns have been raised regarding instances where essential capital improvements (like the alleged cancellation of Wootton High School's repair from the Capital Improvements Program - CIP) were reportedly deferred while non-core programs were maintained.

[u][b]Phase 2: New Enrollment Model Implementation (Year 6/8 and Onwards)[/b][/u]

This phase establishes a new County-Wide Merit-Based GT/Accelerated Program operating concurrently with local enrollment.

[u]1. Core Enrollment Structure[/u]

The student body will consist of two types:

a. Local Enrollment (20% - 30%): Students based on distance, and students resulting from a significant increase in enrollment at nearby HSs, provided they still meet the distance-based criteria. This will use Elementary school as "unit" to preserve community.

b. Merit-based (70% - 80%): (1) Cluster Auto-Qualification: The top X% of students from each High School (HS) or Middle School (MS) cluster are automatically qualified for the GT/Accelerated Program. (2) County-Wide Merit-Based Selection: Students, if they are not automatically qualified, selected through a competitive, county-wide merit process.

[u]2. Transportation Plan[/u]
Service Limitation: If the transportation budget is restricted (hopefully not), school bus service will be limited to providing transport between the student's home HS/MS to the Crown facility (or designated central location). This can be inconvenient but education needs family buy-in.

[u]3. Implement other details worked through Phase 1, "4. Strategic Planning and Community Engagement."[/u]

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