Daphne city leaders are studying a possible split to create a Daphne City Schools system, but some local residents were intrigued when they saw that could mean their children would be going to different schools.

At a recent PTO meeting at Daphne East, parents got a glimpse of a potential zoning map, which showed the borders of what a Daphne City system might look like.

Some neighborhoods like TimberCreek and Bay Branch, which currently send their kids to Spanish Fort schools, would be drafted into the potential Daphne system, while the Belforest community would see its kids moved from the Daphne schools to Robertsdale’s schools.

Parents present at that PTO meeting said they would have liked to have asked more questions, but were unable to do so, which left them feeling confused about what could happen with their children.

Daphne city council members said nothing is set in stone yet, as the council is currently discussing how much they’re willing to pay to complete such a study.

The council had previously budgeted $30,000 for a feasibility study to assess what it would take to create a city school system, but during a recent work session, questions were raised about the study possibly costing more than that.

“It’s something we’re going to have to continue to discuss and come to an agreement on,” Councilman Robin LeJeune said. “Obviously, nothing is set in stone yet. We’re just trying to gather information to show people and get some guidance on what we think could be best for the city of Daphne.”

An official with the Baldwin County School system explained the map had been created after parent concerns reached a school board member.

“This is not being initiated by the Baldwin County School System,” the official said. “The request came from a board member to the system about what it would look like if a Daphne city schools system had formed.”

The official said the county school system certainly did not endorse a Daphne split from the system.

“The Baldwin County School System is not looking at rezoning nor are we pushing for a Daphne school system,” the official said. “Our stance has always been that we are better together.”