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Student Assignment Advisory Committee October 26, 2017

Agenda Introductions JCPS Priorities Today’s Student Assignment Plan Next Steps

JCPS Priorities Build Organizational Coherence Improve Culture and Climate Create opportunities to learn in diverse settings with students from different backgrounds Increase Student Learning/Achievement Provide equitable opportunities to access varied programmatic options for all students regardless of where they live. Build Organizational Coherence Maximize efficiency in the use of school facilities, transportation, and other capital and operational resources. Empower families to engage in a school choice system that is understandable, transparent, and easy to use to find the best fit for their child – including schools close to home, magnet schools or programs.

Why now? Board has asked for a review In the past, the plan is reviewed every 5-6 years Grandfathering from the previous plan will be complete New and potential legislation (i.e. Charter and Neighborhood Bills) Align with Board Committees (i.e. Facilities, Policy – Race and Equity) Address demographic shifts since 2010 Census

Role of the Advisory Committee Core Team Board of Education Advisory Committee Community

JCPS History Year Major Milestones 1973 Desegregation lawsuits were filed against the city and county Court ordered the elimination of segregation. 1975 The city and county school districts were merged Court ordered the Board to implement a desegregation plan. Assignment based on a student’s address, grade, race and letter of last name 1984 Court and board modified plan to create more stability and change the African American enrollment guidelines based on demographic trends. 1985 District considered “unitary” and could modify the court-ordered plan without the court’s approval. 1991 Managed Choice - students apply for schools/programs, and are assigned based on capacity, the guidelines for black enrollment, and in some cases admission criteria. 2001 The Board excluded racial enrollment guidelines at magnet schools that offered programs not available at other schools. 2007 The court ruled that there is a compelling governmental interest in maintaining diversity in public schools, but race may not be used in the assignment of an individual student.

Current Student Assignment Plan Level Choices Elementary Cluster (5-8 choices) AND/OR Magnet (2 choices) single application Middle/High Resides (no app required) Magnet/5 Star (2 choices)

Group Work – Learn the Plan Elementary Middle & High School By the Numbers 10 minutes at each table to learn more specifics Other questions? Note in Parking Lot

Next steps Results of Day/Time activity Next meeting date Reflections and Questions Next Meeting: Review Guiding Principles & Plan for Community Input