Rezoning News

Recently, Forsyth County Schools approved plans for the redistricting zones. These new redistricting lines would move students from Lambert High School, West Forsyth High School, and South Forsyth High School to the new high school, Denmark. With this news, Forsyth County residents that are affected by these new lines have been speaking out. One article explains the reasons that one neighborhood is actually going to court with the county and creating a lawsuit.

The parents are upset with the district for several reasons. First, they claim that the district did not provide open meetings. However, the county officials shared that they did offer board meetings to the public and open committees. Next, the parents are claiming that the redistricting does not make sense logically for the transportation needs of students. The previous high schools are closer in proximity to the neighborhood. The neighborhood members also feel that the board members were not taking the requests of the neighborhood seriously.

The new redistricting is a result of the county growing at a rapid rate. The high schools are overcrowded. Therefore, the new high school will allow for that problem to be resolved. This high school, Denmark High School, will also offer programs similar to the other high school with the same countywide expectations.

As leaders, redistricting is an issue that may affect us during our career. I understand that when redistricting occurs, people will come forward with complaints or worries. However, with our county specifically, the high schools are so overcrowded that this new school is desperately needed. The new school will allow for better opportunities for the students.