12/09/19

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) will hold a community forum regarding possible changes to the district’s student assignment plan at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway.

The district is collecting feedback from families, staff and community members about potential changes to the plan, which include the following:

• A dual resides for middle and high school students in the satellite areas
• Eliminating school-initiated magnet school/program exits
• Utilizing diversity targets and goals for magnet schools/programs
• Replicating popular magnet schools/programs
• Introducing new interest-based magnet schools/programs
• Centralizing magnet lottery admissions processes

The district’s Student Assignment Advisory Committee, comprised of JCPS parents, staff and other stakeholders, has been meeting to review the student assignment plan and look for ways to strengthen choice and access for all JCPS students. Developed by the committee, the latest ideas will be shared during this discussion.

The district reviews the student assignment plan every five to seven years and has collected feedback from the community over the past year via an online survey and through public listening sessions. Any proposed changes to the student assignment plan would be presented to the Jefferson County Board of Education for approval.

The district previously hosted a webinar about the changes, which is available to view here.

Families and community members are also able to share feedback about the proposed changes via a Google form available here.