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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:
Stay Informed/Provide Feedback:
- Information Flyer
- Attend Committee Meetings as an observer
- Attend the Public Information Session (October 16, 2024)
- Watch meetings online on BCPS YouTube Live
- Submit a comment (link below)
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 (March 25, 2025 and May 6, 2025) and the hearing (April 9, 2025)
Communications:
Meeting Livestream and Videos:
The Meeting and Public Information Session Livestreams can be accessed via the links below. After a meeting, the link becomes an archived YouTube video, which supports closed captioning (cc) in many languages.
Meeting In-Person Attendance:
Please use the main school building entrance as indicated by the red arrow in the image below.
Committee Meeting 1, Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Westchester Elementary, Cafeteria
- Meeting Materials
- Plot Maps
- At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee chose to forward the Recommended Option to the Public Information Session.
Public Information Session, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Westchester Elementary, Cafeteria
- Meeting Materials
- Plot Maps
- Survey
- The Holly Manor Community Boundary Study survey ran from October 16 through November 3, 2024. The survey is now closed. Thanks to all who participated. Results will be posted with the November 13, 2024 meeting materials.
Committee Meeting 2, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Westchester Elementary, Cafeteria
- Meeting Materials
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Survey Results
- Voting Results:
- At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee voted unanimously to forward the recommended boundary change to the Board of Education. Six voting committee members were present. Principals serving on the committee did not vote.
Parent Engagement Letter:
- Letter sent to participating schools:
| Parent Letter Version |
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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:
Public Comment:
Public comments were solicited between Meeting 1 (September 18, 2024) through Meeting 2 (November 13, 2024). No comments were received. Public comment collection for this study is now closed.