Redistricting 2021
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Redistricting is the process by which a school district ensures population balance in each of its Governing Board areas. Trustee areas must be made as equal in population as possible and practicable so that communities have equal access to political representation. In the Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, there are five (5) trustee areas.
After every Census, school districts are required to:
- Review the population data to determine if their board areas are still within the allowable variance.
- Make any necessary adjustments to the areas to ensure population balance.
The 2021 redistricting effort will impact the board areas for the 2022 elections. The input of the community is critical to creating a map that provides fair and effective representation for all citizens of the District.
The following is a map of the current Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Board areas:
Note: this process does not change any school’s attendance area boundaries.
How to get involved:
- Public Hearing 11/16/2021 Governing Board Meeting
- Public Hearing 10/26/2021 Governing Board Meeting
- 5:30 p.m. in the Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Boardroom located at 750 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Presentations and Other Resources:
- Current Map of Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s Board Areas
- Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û: Public Hearing 10/26/2021 Presentation
Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û will be updating this webpage with resources for the community to get involved in the Redistricting process. Please check back for updated information.
Redistricting FAQ
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What is Redistricting?
Redistricting is the process by which a school district ensures population balance of each the Board of Education trustee areas. It is designed for Board of Education trustee elections.
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Why is it Important?
How and where districts are drawn can shape communities’ ability to elect the representatives of their choice. Board of Education Trustee areas must be made as equal in population as practicable so that communities have equal access to political representation.
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How often is Redistricting done?
After every census, school districts are required to review population data to determine if the voting seats are still within the allowable variance and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the trustee areas have a balance in population.
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What is the timeline for this year’s redistricting process?
August 31: Board Meeting: Redistricting Overview
Sept/Oct: Receipt of 2020 Census data and evaluation of population within each voting area of the Board of Education.
October 26: Board Meeting: Presentation of new Census data; Public Hearing; Board Discussion of Potential Maps
November 16: Board Meeting: Board approval of Map
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Who are the current Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Board of Education Members and what areas of the community do they represent?
The current Board of Education members are:
• Tamara Otero- Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Trustee District 1
• Jill Barto- Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Trustee District 2
• Jo Alegria- Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Trustee District 3
• Karen Clark-Mejia- Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Trustee District 4
• Jim Miller- Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Trustee District 5
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Will redistricting effect the school boundaries?
No. This Redistricting process will not adjust school attendance boundaries. Redistricting only effects the Board of Education Trustee areas for voters to have equal representation.
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What community engagement is planned?
Õý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is planning a series of engagement. First the Board of Education and public will learn about Redistricting at the August 31st Board of Education Meeting. Following this initial presentation, the following is planned:
• Community Outreach (October)
• Webpage dedicated to Redistricting (October)
• Board of Education Meeting Updates and Map Options (October & November) -
What is a Community of Interest?
A Community of Interest is an important factor for redistricting. A Community of Interest is a neighborhood, community, or group of people who have common policy concerns and would benefit from being maintained in a single district. Another way of understanding a community of interest is that it is simply a way for a community to tell its own story about what neighbors share in common, and what makes it unique when compared to surrounding communities.
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Why is a Community of Interest important in the Redistricting Process?
Keeping communities of interest together is an important principle in redistricting. Community members can define their communities by telling their own stories and describe their concerns to policy makers.
Such groups include (but are not limited to) groups with cultural or historical bonds, shared racial, ethnic or religious identities, neighborhoods, or a shared vision of the future of a community.
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How can my community get involved?
One of the most important actions for the Redistricting process is for the community to express their views. Please attend the 11/16/2021 Board Meeting to learn more and voice your opinion.
Your input is needed to help shape the District's Board of Education (trustee) area boundaries.
Use your voice to help create a balanced map.