Frequently Asked Questions

When will the new boundaries go into effect?

The new boundaries will go into effect at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year (August 2025).

When does the District anticipate that a final decision will be made on redistricting and be communicated to parents? 

The boundaries for the 2025-56 school year will be brought to the Board for approval in early 2025. Families will receive communications throughout the process and will be made aware of the final decision after it is approved by the Board. 

How can I get involved?

A redistricting committee was formed through an application process that was open to the public. The redistricting committee will work in an advisory role with MVUSD and Woolpert to provide community insight and input.

There will be opportunities for community members to provide feedback throughout the process through open surveys and upcoming community meetings.

Will housing developments and enrollment growth be considered when creating boundaries?

Yes. Enrollment projections and housing developments will be considered in this process. Planning boundaries with longevity in mind is very important.

Will the overall boundary of the district be changing? 

No. If you currently reside within the Murrieta Valley Unified School District boundary, you will remain within the District. This process will only adjust the internal attendance boundary lines within the District. 

This process will not affect the exterior boundaries of MVUSD or its neighboring school districts. Families with students residing outside of MVUSD’s boundaries may continue attending MVUSD schools on an interdistrict transfer basis.

How can the capacity of a building change from year to year?

The capacity of a school, or the number of students it can support, changes based on the programming within that building. The needs of the students within each school changes every year. This impacts the number of classrooms needed for special programming, which then impacts the number of students that the school can effectively educate. For example, a special education classroom can hold between 8 and 12 students, while a kindergarten through 5th grade classroom can hold 24-32 students.

Will any students be permitted to remain at their current school? 

Any exemptions to redistricting changes will be determined later in the process.

What support will be given to kids who will need to change schools? 

The district is aware that it will be difficult for students to attend school in another building. The district will focus on providing transition and orientation programming for students who will be moving to a new school building because of the redistricting. Additionally, we will have multiple Open House opportunities for students in the fall to tour their school before the school year officially starts. Our District Office is open all year and staff will be available throughout the summer to assist families who may have questions during the transition.