The map for proposed Limestone County School Voting Districts (different from student school districts) has been released.This map changes each voting district to reflect population shifts over the past ten years and to ensure equal representation. The public will have fourteen days to review and provide feedback on this proposal. A public hearing will be held, September 26 @ 7 am - old Athens City Hall council chambers.
This map came about when Elkmont residents became involved in the revising of the voting school districts. After seeing the previous proposed (see below) map, they wanted territory currently assigned to proposed District 4 to be moved to proposed District 3, which was redrawn to create a separate district for Elkmont residents. The Elkmont school district had been divided in past years between Districts 4 and 5
When it came time to redraw the lines this year, Elkmont resident John Carter, serving as a spokesman for other residents, asked the board to consider creating a separate district for Elkmont. Some residents there believe it is difficult for an Elkmont resident to be elected to the board because of how the lines were drawn. The map has been redrawn (see below).
New Proposed Map - "Elkmont" District is #3
Article reposted from September 25, 2011
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