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Southeast Area Elementary School Boundary Study

(Chase ES, Oliver Beach ES, Seneca ES) 

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.

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Approval/Implementation

The new boundary will be effective for SY 2026-2027 (August 2026).

Purpose:

The purpose of this boundary study is to maximize the use of available space and balance enrollment among Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools. 

Implementation:

The new boundary will be effective starting SY 2026-2027 (August 2026).

Participating Schools:

  • Chase Elementary School
  • Oliver Beach Elementary School
  • Seneca Elementary School

Interactive Boundary Study Map:

CLICK HERE to open the Interactive Boundary Study Map to review school zoning for your address and see the latest boundary options.

Calendar:

Boundary Study Committee:

A committee of principals, staff, and parents of the study schools will work together to make a recommendation to the Board of Education for new boundaries.  The group is scheduled to meet up to six times between September and December, including hosting a public information session.

Participation is limited, and Committee Interest forms are now closed.  Those selected to serve on the committee will be notified by the end of August.

Stay Informed/Provide Feedback:

  • Information Flyer
  • Attend Committee Meetings as an observer
  • Attend the Public Information Session
  • Watch meetings online on BCPS YouTube Live
  • Compare options in the interactive boundary study map.
  • Submit a public comment
    (The comment period is now closed.  Please see Public Comments section below for details.)
  • Review committee data, materials, and maps archived after each meeting
  • Take the online survey (October 22 - November 9, 2025).  The online survey is now closed.  Thanks to all who participated.  Results will be posted with Meeting 4 materials.
  • Attend Board of Education meetings (February 10, 2026, and March 10, 2026) and the hearing (February 25, 2026) 

Public Comments: 

The Public Comment period is now closed.  Public comments were collected from September 4, 2025, through December 3, 2025. All public comments become official record and will be posted here periodically, including date and time of submission, first initial, last name, and commentary.  Please do not include any information which may compromise your data security (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, student personally identifiable information).  Such information, if provided, will be redacted.

Meeting Livestream and Videos:

Meeting Livestream and Video can be accessed via the links below.  Closed captioning (cc) in many languages.  

Meeting In-Person Attendance:

Please utilize the parking lot entrance doors to the cafeteria.
Middle River Middle School is located at 800 Middle River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220.

Committee Meeting 1, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Middle River Middle School, Cafeteria

Committee Meeting 2, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Middle River Middle School, Cafeteria


The options nominated by the Boundary Study Committee for presentation at the Public Information Session are renamed for clarity as follows:
  Nominated Option:     Renamed for Public Information Session As:  
  Option 1 modified with Planning Block (PB) 108, 109, 110, and 111 moved to Oliver Beach ES      Option A
  Option 2A.1    Option B

Additionally, the committee voted to cancel the optional/as needed Committee Meeting #3 scheduled for October 8, 2025, as the committee completed all nominations at the conclusion of Meeting #2.

Public Information Session, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Middle River Middle School, Cafeteria

Committee Meeting 4, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Middle River Middle School, Cafeteria


The committee voted to recommend Option B.

Additionally, Meeting #5 scheduled for December 3, 2025 is cancelled, as the committee completed all nominations and recommendation voting at the conclusion of Meeting #4.

Background Information:

Parent Engagement Letter:

Letter sent to participating schools:

Parent Letter Version Script Link
 English  English Link
 Spanish  Espanol Link
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