Re: Connors, Aikman write; On impact of population growth on enrollment; On invitation of Mayor to School Board and Union to Consult.

--- billconnors <noreply-comment@blogger.com> wrote:

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Ald. Karen Aikman, a member of the Plan Commission,
asked me to post the following message for her.

The Smart Growth Plan (SGP) is a guideline that, I
believe, has been pledged to be reviewed every year.
During Plan Commission meetings there can always be
found copies of the SGP on hand, and it is often
referred to.

This thread of discussion seems to concern Evanville's
growth rate's impact on the school system. The
question seems to contain so many variables as to
render a solid answer elusive. In the town homes that
were approved this week, if young families move in,
then most certainly some children will enter our
system. If, on the other hand, retirees move in, then
the school enrollment sees no change as a result. It
is also sensible when discussing school capacity to
that the City of Evansville is not the only
contributing community. The Town of Union also sends
its children to this school system and is experiencing
growth.

It is my understanding Mayor Ringhand has invited
members of the
school board and Ms. Carvin to meet with the Planning
Commission and Town of Union officials to discuss the
issues of enrollment and capacity. I haven't heard
the response, but perhaps such a meeting would be
worth setting your TiVo for.

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Posted by billconnors to Evansville Observer at
10/08/2005 08:26:59 PM