Monroe County, Indiana – The Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) has officially launched its Redistricting Study process, gathering a diverse group of more than 90 individuals for the Commission’s first meeting held on Wednesday, April 16. This meeting marked the beginning of a months-long effort to examine and potentially reshape how students are assigned to schools across the district.
Commission members include a wide range of voices — teachers, staff, parents, guardians, students, and engaged community members — all coming together with a shared goal: to ensure that any future redistricting decisions are fair, data-informed, and in line with community values.
The session began with an overview of past redistricting efforts in MCCSC. Attendees were then introduced to the official Redistricting Study Commission Charter. This document outlines the Commission’s mission, the scope of their work, expected outcomes, and the goals that will guide the group’s discussions.
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The Commission’s work is rooted in two top priorities set by the MCCSC Board of School Trustees. These priorities will help shape the framework used to assess possible redistricting models. To begin identifying what will matter most in these evaluations, Commission members split into small breakout groups during the meeting. These discussions focused on what aspects should be considered when reviewing redistricting models and what additional data from MCCSC might be useful during the process.
The school district is also actively encouraging community-wide involvement. An online survey has been launched, inviting input from MCCSC families, staff, students, and the broader public. The survey touches on the same key topics the Commission is addressing, giving every community member a chance to weigh in. The responses collected — from both the Commission and the survey — will be analyzed together to determine a final list of the most critical factors for evaluating redistricting proposals.
“The more we hear from the community, the better our work will be,” said Commission leaders. “We need to make sure that every voice is heard.”
The online survey is available now and will remain open until noon on Monday, April 28. The Commission itself was formed through an open call for participants in March, with membership open to anyone living in the MCCSC district who could commit to attending all meetings.
To stay informed, residents can visit mccsc.edu/redistricting for regular updates. The website includes meeting summaries, timelines, and other key information. Community members are also encouraged to sign up for email notifications about the Redistricting Study’s progress.
As this process moves forward, MCCSC is aiming for transparency and inclusion at every step. The work of the Redistricting Study Commission could shape the future of school assignments in Monroe County — and district leaders are making it clear that they want the community involved in every part of that journey.
