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Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School
Opening - 2023-24 School Year
Address: 7373 Paradise River Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459
Bhuchar Elementary Boundary Change Process
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1. Initial Presentation to the Board - November 8, 2021
Administration will develop and deliver the Annual Enrollment Report and recommended updates to the Facilities Master Plan to the Board as an information item for discussion. The review will include the administration’s Original Recommendations and any alternative student enrollment options, as applicable.
The video below is the Original Recommendation presented during the November 8, 2021, meeting of the FBISD Board of Trustees.
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2. Presentation of Original Recommendations to School Boundary Oversight Committee (SBOC) - November 18, 2021
The administration will present the Annual Enrollment Report, Facilities Master Plan, and the Original Recommendations to the SBOC.
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3. Develop Proposed Recommendations - November 18, 2021
The SBOC will analyze and verify the Original Recommendations adhere to guidelines in Board policy. The committee may accept, modify, or reject the Original Recommendations and develop the Proposed Recommendations, with staff assistance. Staff will create the Preliminary Report with the Proposed Recommendations.
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4. Preliminary Report Presentation to the Board - December 6, 2021
Staff will present the Preliminary Report to the Board for review and input.
Note: Following the initial presentation to the Board, staff will review the recommended updates to the Facilities Master Plan with the SBOC. The updated Facilities Master Plan will be provided to the Board for consideration by June of each year.
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5. Public Hearings - January 12, 2022
Staff will conduct 1-3 public hearings. Following a presentation of the Preliminary Report, staff will solicit comments, questions, and suggestions from community members. Notes will be made of all comments and suggestions to assist staff and the SBOC in making final recommendations.
Sonal Bhuchar Attendance Community Public Hearing HANDOUT 1.12.21SUBMIT YOUR SONAL BHUCHAR ES ATTENDANCE ZONING FEEDBACK
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6. Updated Recommendations - January 24, 2022
After the final public hearing, staff will consider public comments and may modify the Proposed Recommendations to develop the Updated Recommendations, if necessary, which will be provided to the Board.
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7. Final Recommendations and Report with SBOC - February 3, 2022
The SBOC and staff will review community input and the Updated Recommendations to develop and reach consensus on the Final Recommendations and Report. The Final Report will include a rationale, be consistent with the Decision Principles, and include evidence of community input consideration.
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8. Final Report Presentation to the Board - February 7, 2022
Staff will present the Final Report to the Board. The Board will take appropriate action on the establishment of school attendance boundaries. Initial communication will be made by the Board President on behalf of the Board.
Board Action for Sonal Bhuchar ES will take place on March 7, 2022.
The Board approved the Final Recommendation for Sonal Bhuchar ES in 7-0 vote. Components of recommendation are below:
- The area south of University Blvd. that is currently zoned to Commonwealth Elementary will be zoned to Sullivan Elementary.
- The area northeast of LJ Parkway that is currently zoned to Sullivan Elementary and the portion of Millwood Subdivision south of LJ Parkway will be zoned to Bhuchar Elementary.
- The area south of Elkins High School (part of Creekstone Village) that is currently zoned to Austin Parkway Elementary will be zoned to Bhuchar Elementary with the rest of Creekstone Village.
- Additionally, the portion of Millwood Subdivision located south of LJ Parkway will feed into First Colony Middle School with the rest of Bhuchar Elementary, instead of Fort Settlement Middle School.
Contact Us
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Boundary Planning and
Enrollment Management16431 Lexington Blvd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
boundaryplanning@fortbendisd.comRegular Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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This FAQ serves to provide additional information related to the Attendance Boundary Process for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary.
Sonal Bhuchar Elementary Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Sonal Bhuchar Elementary located?
Sonal Bhuchar Elementary is located in the central area of the District. The address is 7373 Paradise River Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459, Missouri City, TX 77459.
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When does Sonal Bhuchar Elementary open?
Sonal Bhuchar Elementary will open in fall 2023 for the 2023-24 school year.
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What existing campuses will see enrollment relief due to the opening of Sonal Bhuchar Elementary?
Sonal Bhuchar Elementary will provide enrollment relief for Commonwealth Elementary and Sullivan Elementary.