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I agree. Leaders should lead and make the unpopular decisions, instead of leaving it to a community that thinks nothing of segregation when little Johnny may not get to go all the way through ES, MS, and HS with all of the same kids. [/quote]

Oh please don't sound so holier than thou.  It's not wrong that many people don't put demographic diversity at the top of their list when balancing multiple competing factors.  To me it's a nice-to-have, for my own child I have other factors that are more important.  In this case, many families zoned for W-L worry about losing IB access, which was a prime reason they bought in a W-L zone. For some, they do want community continuity for their children and families.  For some, they see no reason to attend a school 50% further away when there is at least one and possibly two HS closer.  And yes, some people do look at a school's performance or FARMS rate and want to send their kid to a school that is already high-performing rather than having their kid be one of those there to help improve it.

FWIW, My planning unit is not in play this go-around but I'm watching the issue closely. [/quote]

Sorry, but it is an issue of social justice, not something that is "nice to have" when it is convenient for YOU. Also, your deed did not confer access to any school or any program in perpetuity. [/quote]

Never said it did, but I am simply saying that people aren't horrible racist pigs for not placing diversity as first on their list.  The County may end up deciding that diversity is its overall #1 factor, but on an individual level each family is going to provide the input that they believe best serves their kids whatever that may mean.  Again, my planning unit isn't moving so this doesn't directly impact me. 
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