Columbus Elementary School in Appleton is seen Dec. 10, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Appleton Area School District is looking for public feedback on attendance boundary changes.
Earlier this week, the school board approved the repurposing of the Columbus Elementary School building at 913 N. Oneida St., for other educational purposes starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
The board is expected to approve adjusted school boundaries at their next meeting on Monday, Jan. 27.
At this time there are three attendance boundary options that the board is considering:
- The Edison Elementary attendance area adds the entire Columbus attendance area. There would be no change to the Ronald C. Dunlap Elementary (red box) and Franklin Elementary (green box) attendance areas that are adjacent to Columbus’ attendance area.
- Edison adds the entire Columbus attendance area as well as the Franklin attendance area that is south of Wisconsin Avenue (green box). There would be no change to the Dunlap attendance area (red box).
- Edison adds the entire Columbus attendance area as well as the Franklin attendance area that is south of Wisconsin Avenue (green box) and also the Dunlap attendance area east of Richmond Street (red box).
Opportunities to provide feedback
- A Community Listening Session with Superintendent Greg Hartjes and Assistant Superintendent Nan Bunnow will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Scullen Leadership Center (131 E. Washington St., Suite 1A). During this session, an overview of school attendance boundary options will be provided, any questions will be answered, and participant feedback will be collected.
- Attend the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. held at the Scullen Leadership Center (131 E. Washington St., Suite 1A) and provide Public Input.
- Submit your feedback to the District by email, or by calling (920) 852-5300 ext. 60111.
Families from Dunlap and Franklin Elementary Schools residing in the attendance areas under review have received personalized communications requesting their feedback and explaining the option to remain at their current school through School of Choice In-District Open Enrollment.
The board says once a boundary decision is finalized, it will work closely and collaboratively with the elementary school communities to develop a comprehensive transition plan in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond.
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