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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an OOB parent at a elementary school that is currently 45 percent at-risk. We are a middle income family and our child is not an English learner and not in special education.

Would I be able to keep sending my child to our school under this proposal? Our current plan is to keep them there through grade 5.

Would another parent like me who didn't previously have a kid at the school be able to enroll since we are above the 30 percent threshold?

I think the answer to both of these questions is yes, but asking those who went to the meeting or are on the committee.

Would I - and would this theoretical new parent - retain feeder rights to our middle school, which is currently 29 percent at-risk? (I'm less certain of this one.)

Assuming we can stay at our elementary and retain feeder rights to our middle, I think this is a good plan, both equity-wise and selfishly. (And yes, before you point it out, DCUM, I'm for what's good for equity as long as I get to stay in my preferred schools, which is yes, hypocritical and I realize that). I also think my school (disadvantaged population but good feeder and reputation) could benefit enrollment-wise under this plan. [/quote]

My understanding of the proposed policy ideas is with respect to your kid's situation:
- Under loss of OOB feeder bounds rights only. Your kid would lose rights to the MS and could lottery in. Their chances of getting a spot would be dependent on their luck and the percent of kids getting in OOB. No guaranteed spot, but a chance.
- Under 30% at risk preference for OOB only. Your kid would have a guaranteed spot at the MS.
- Under both combined policies. Your kid would lose rights to the MS and not be able to lottery in because the at risk was less than 30% (assuming your kid is not at risk). Your kid would not be able to attend the MS.[/quote]

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