Audio: 10 12 2015 Work Session 2

On June 23, 2014, the Board of Education approved the project for a new elementary school at Norton Commons to open in the 2016-17 school year.

Boundaries for the new elementary school were proposed as a first reading to the Board at the June 8, 2015, meeting. When determining the proposed boundaries of this new school, we considered: (1) the number of students the building can accommodate, (2) the number of students who attend JCPS, (3) the continued development at Norton Commons, and (4) expected development in other parts of northeastern Jefferson County.

We anticipate the school would open with 400 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in 2016-17. Eventually, the building will be able to serve about 600 students in kindergarten through fifth grade and will have eight classrooms for early childhood students. 

At the time of the first reading, board members requested additional information about the boundaries before considering for approval. This report will provide information about possible options for establishing boundaries, including the pros and cons for each option. 

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

Attachment

• Meeting Notice 10 12 15
• Pros/Cons for Boundary Options for New School at Norton Commons
• Proposed Boundary Map
• Norton Commons Boundary Option 1
• Norton Commons Boundary Option 2
• Norton Commons Boundary Option 3
• Norton Commons Boundary Option 4 (with inset)