School Rezoning Up for Final Vote Today

Boundaries for 27 elementary school districts in Pinellas County are poised to be redrawn if the school board gives final approval to a 2012-13 rezoning plan at today's meeting.

Palm Harbor students at Ozona and San Jose elementary schools would be affected if the rezoning proposal is approved. At , Eric Keaton was among Ozona Elementary parents who spoke out against the plan.

"Ozona Elementary is an A school. I have high expectations for my kids that they're going to earn A's. Why would I want to take them out of an A school?" Keaton asked the board. "It should be my choice where they go to school. We pay the property taxes; we direct you to make the right decision."

District officials say the changes are necessary because of crowding at many county elementary schools, including Ozona.

The board will hear public comment during its meeting at 5 p.m today.