Jefferson County Public Schools

The meeting focused on several key topics, including the recognition of distinguished educators, students named as US Presidential Scholar semi-finalists, and the retirement of the president of Teach Kentucky. The Superintendent provided a report highlighting commitments to student well-being, academic growth, and organizational stewardship. The operations team presented an extensive update on transportation improvements, including the implementation of a new routing software, staffing statistics, and preparation efforts for the upcoming school year.

The council conducted a consultation regarding a math teacher candidate, which resulted in the candidate not being recommended for the position.

The Liberty Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) outlines strategic efforts to foster student growth and achievement, address priority needs, and close achievement gaps. Key areas of focus include improving state assessment results in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing; reducing achievement gaps for ECE and ELL students; enhancing school climate and safety; increasing postsecondary readiness and graduation rates; and fully integrating the Big Picture Learning (BPL) model. The plan aims to ensure students are academically successful and college and career ready through individualized instruction and support, fostering a caring and collaborative learning community that addresses the whole person. The school maintains a continuous focus on literacy and BPL, with an anticipated future shift to mathematics upon successful embedding of current initiatives.

This Racial Equity Plan for Klondike Lane Elementary outlines strategies to address the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Racial Equity Policy. Its primary focus is on Domain 1: Diversity in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Key objectives include creating inclusive, reflective, and validating materials for Students of Color, implementing culturally responsive instructional practices, and utilizing multiple assessment forms to ensure mastery. The plan specifically aims to improve reading and math growth for Black scholars through equitable pedagogy and ongoing progress monitoring during the 2024-2025 school year.

This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) serves as a collaborative roadmap designed to cultivate an environment that promotes student growth and achievement by focusing on priority needs and closing achievement gaps among identified subgroups. Key focus areas include improving state assessment results in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and writing, addressing the achievement gap, enhancing English learner progress, and ensuring a high quality of school climate and safety. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement through robust Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), data-driven decision-making, and the implementation of culturally responsive and equitable instructional practices to support all students.