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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

New Boundaries Set for Wayzata Schools; Some Middle Schools Impacted

All changes will take effect during the 2013-14 school year.

In December and January, Wayzata School Board members made changes to enrollment boundaries to both elementary schools and middle schools. School board presentations show that boundary decisions were made to better match students to facilities that can handle various capacities. During their Dec. 10 meeting, school board members approved elementary attendance area modifications—a decision that culminated after months of review and discussion. Related posts: According to the Wayzata Public Schools website, all changes will take effect during the 2013-14 school year. Main reassignments include: After reviewing middle school capacities, on Jan. 14, the school board decided to hold off on making boundary adjustments but did decide to make …

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wayzata School Board Looks to Purchase Land for Possible High School Expansion

A larger student population has board members thinking about ways to accommodate 3,700 kids.

A projected increase in enrollment at Wazyata High School has board members and the City of Plymouth talking about an expansion. Today, roughly 3,200 students attend Wayzata High School. But within the next seven years, school board members say that the school will see an enrollment increase of about 500 students—making for cramped quarters at the high school. A larger student population has board members thinking about ways to accommodate 3,700 kids.  Throughout the fall, school board members entered into conversations with the owner of the nearby Elm Creek Golf Course—the only available land near the school that could accommodate a potential expansion.  Executive Director of Finance and Business Jim Westrum said that the district is only…

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