Resolution No. 24-54RESOLUTION NO. 24-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING
THAT DUVAL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECONFIGURE THE ATLANTIC
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ZONE TO INCLUDE ALL
RESIDENCES IN ATLANTIC BEACH.
WHEREAS, some residents of Atlantic Beach are zoned to attend Atlantic Beach Elementary School and
some residents of Atlantic Beach are zoned to attend Neptune Beach Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, many sociologists, educators, and community leaders believe that when children who live
in a community attend the same school, it can strengthen the community. This is often attributed to the following
reasons: Increased social connections; shared experiences; improved communication; and enhanced civic
engagement; and
WHEREAS, the boundary for the zones is Mayport Road, unnecessarily creating a literal divide of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach Elementary School campus has the bandwidth to expand to accommodate
public school students citywide; and
WHEREAS, because Duval County Public Schools are reviewing feeder patterns throughout the county,
this is an opportune time for this matter to be resolved for the community's betterment; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach desires for all public schoolchildren who
reside in our community attend our community's public school — Atlantic Beach Elementary School.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby requests that Duval County Public Schools reconfigure the
Atlantic Beach Elementary School attendance zone to include all Atlantic Beach residences.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 10 day of October, 2024.
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Curtis Ford, Mayor
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Jaso Ga"e City Attorney