Are both models equal (grade-level and neighborhood or is there one that is
operationally better?
Both models are not equal, but rather each plan has a specific set of advantages that have to be considered with the plans’ challenges. It really comes down to a cost-benefit type of analysis that needs to take place. The original 20/20 group listed the give and takes of each plan. Determining which values are a priority is necessary to see which is the best fit for Westlake. It is fair to say that moving to a grade-level configured district would be a much bigger change and it may take a little longer to work through challenges to get to the advantages because it is the most different from our current arrangement.