West Side parents famously covet seats at strong local elementary schools; the DOE, well aware of the constant demand, is "floating" two rezoning proposals to address the District 3 crunch, according to Elizabeth Green in today's New York Sun. (Insideschools' blogger Jennifer Freeman is quoted in the story; she'll give us her take on the situation after the CEC meets this evening.)

One strategy would affect nearly a third of neighborhood families, and could place siblings of different ages at different schools. Another posits relocation of two well-regarded schools -- the Anderson and Center schools -- to allow their currently cramped buildings to accept more local students. As can be imagined, local blogs and street-corners are buzzing: Possible plans to expand the district farther uptown, for example, raise concerns about lottery-driven long commutes.

Any rezoning plans require CEC approval. If you've got something to say, now's the time: The District 3 CEC will meet at 5:30 at the JOA Complex, 154 West 93d St.

Update: See the rezoning proposal here; DOE rep Will Havemann says it's the "first iteration in a long conversation" -- but says a final vote is desired by the end of November, and that kindergarten applications for 2009-10 will be affected by any rezoning plans approved this fall.