REZONING
Dorchester School District Two's high-quality education and our community's appealing quality of life has attracted thousands of new families to the area, especially in pockets around the district.
In preparation for continued growth and to ensure each student continues to receive an exceptional education, we will engage our students, families, and staff as we consider updating school attendance boundaries for elementary, middle, and high school.
Purpose
New growth and housing developments in Ashley River area of Dorchester County now require the Board and Administration to consider setting new attendance zones to relieve overcrowding at Beech Hill Elementary, Sand Hill Elementary, and William Reeves Elementary.
Additionally, East Edisto Middle School, Ashley Ridge High School, and Summerville High School are nearing capacity. The overcrowding at these locations just happens to coincide with a lower enrollment in other portions of Dorchester School District Two.
Options
The Board will utilize four options to relieve overcapacity issues.
They are prioritized based on both the cost and time required to complete.
Possible options include:
- Rezoning (6 months)
- Learning Cottages (6-9 months)
- Facility Additions (12-18 months)
- New School Construction (36-48 months)
Parameters
Timeline
- September 11, 2023: Presentation
- September 25, 2023: Parameters/Timeline
- October 9, 2023: Initial Process Review
- October 23, 2023: Preliminary Rezoning Information
- November 7-14, 2023: Public Engagement
- December 11, 2023: Board Meeting for Public Engagement
- January 8, 2024: Final Board Vote
September 11, 2023: Presentation
September 25, 2023: Parameters/Timeline
October 9, 2023: Initial Process Review
October 23, 2023: Preliminary Rezoning Information
November 7-14, 2023: Public Engagement
December 11, 2023: Board Meeting for Public Engagement
January 8, 2024: Final Board Vote
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Why Does DD2 Need to Consider Rezoning Attendance Boundaries?
- What Are the Options for Addressing Overcrowding?
- When is the Board Expected to Vote on the Final Attendance Rezoning Plan?
- When Can I Share Feedback?
- How Has DD2 Worked with Dorchester County on these Issues?
Why Does DD2 Need to Consider Rezoning Attendance Boundaries?
What Are the Options for Addressing Overcrowding?
When is the Board Expected to Vote on the Final Attendance Rezoning Plan?
When Can I Share Feedback?
How Has DD2 Worked with Dorchester County on these Issues?
In the News
These homes are being built in about 120 days, and they’re being occupied by families that have school-age children."
- Dorchester School District Two Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins (Live 5)
We’ve got new tools that we are going to be able to utilize to make it easier for DD2 to be able to determine how many more students are going to be coming into the area.”
- Dorchester County Council Chairman Todd Friddle (Live 5)