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Section D: Fiscal Management
Policy Title: Review & Action of Impact to the District Based on Growth & Rezoning
Policy Code: DFG
Lead Department: Superintendent's Office
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Purpose:
Tucson Unified School District takes an active role to determine
the impact that proposed rezoning, zoning changes or plat
approvals may have upon the District schools today and according
to the District's comprehensive facility plan.
Policy:
Tucson Unified School District will review and take action
on all proposed rezoning, zoning changes and plat approvals
to determine proximity of dangerous, incompatible or otherwise
inappropriate proposed land uses near existing or planned
schools or school facilities. TUSD will also review for potential
impact to school enrollment and, if needed, negotiate for
a donation to mitigate impact on present taxpayers.
Proposed Potential Risks:
Where a proposed zoning change or modification would result
in conditions which the Superintendent believes may be detrimental
to or pose a risk to students attending a District school,
the Superintendent shall express such concerns to the appropriate
zoning authority and notify the Board of his/her actions.
Student Enrollment Impact:
Where a proposed zoning modification would result in an increase
in student enrollment at one or more District schools, the
Superintendent may notify the zoning authority of the projected
impact on the District's ability to provide appropriate
school facilities or take appropriate steps to provide for
any increase in enrollment, or both. Analysis of the impact
of proposed zoning change or development shall take into account
other rezoning actions and developments previously approved
by the zoning authority. If the requested development or zoning
modification will result in an enrollment increase which would
require the District to construct or improve facilities to
maintain a reasonable and positive learning environment and
which funding is not likely to be available from currently
available sources, the Superintendent may also oppose the
proposed development or requested zoning modification on behalf
of the District.
Written Agreement:
The Superintendent may, on behalf of the District, enter into
a written agreement with a person or entity requesting a zoning
change or plat approval to provide monetary or other contributions
to be used toward new school construction, improvements, additions
or upgrades to existing schools and/or equipment. The agreement
may provide that the Superintendent shall take the benefit
to the District from such a donation into consideration when
responding to the zoning authority regarding a proposed development
or rezoning request. The superintendent shall also consider
other factors, such as District growth patterns, District
Comprehensive Facility and Equipment Plan, School Facilities
Board construction projections and funding, and bond support
for school construction, before responding to any rezoning
request.
Authority and Reporting:
The Superintendent may appoint a designee to carry out the
requirements of this policy. The Superintendent shall make
quarterly reports to the Governing Board regarding the status
of proposed new developments and rezoning matters affecting
District enrollment.
Adopted: April 12, 2005
Reviewed: March 18, 2013