RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — There are mixed emotions and thoughts among parents as the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) considers splitting into two districts.
The school board is holding a special meeting where it'll discuss the results of a feasibility study.
Some parents said this is the first time they're hearing about the split, adding that they were against it if it meant drastic changes. However others said they'd be fine with it if it means their children will continue benefiting at their school.
"This is definitely my first time and it's kind of concerning because where are they splitting and where's my son going to go if they split," said Sofia Servin, mother of a Navigator Elementary School student.
Other parents said they're happy with the district as it stands.
"It's good as is," said Samer Elkhir, father of Navigator Elementary School student.
On Monday night, the board is holding a special meeting to present the results of a feasibility study.
According to the district's website, the California Department of Education created nine statutory criteria governing district reorganization to ensure student learning is unaffected in the event of a district reorganization. That could include community identity, equitable division of property and facilities, and discrimination/Segregation.
But the study found out, of the nine criteria needs, there were three that were not met.
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That includes racial and socioeconomic disparities worsening, disruption to education programs -- especially to Rancho Cordova schools -- and lowered revenues per average daily attendance and an increase in Folsom school district costs.
Alex, a father of a second grader, is concerned these types of results would affect his stepdaughter.
"My stepdaughter actually immigrated here from the Philippines. These types of programs definitely help, especially while we were adjusting, physically and also financially. Having that definitely helps," said Alex, father of Navigator Elementary School student.
A school district spokesperson said they want to make it clear that no actions are being taken at this time to reorganize FCUSD into two separate districts. Meanwhile, parents are trying to ensure the education of their students comes first.
"I don't want them to split. I think it would be better for all kids to stay all together," said Servin.
The school board will not be taking any action tonight, and if a decision is made later, reorganization is a very lengthy process that could take years.
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