JEFFERSON-HOUSTON

ADVOCACY CORNER​

Last week, the School Board held a meeting to discuss middle school capacity ahead of the upcoming Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget process. ACPS Facilities also shared an update with affected school communities through ParentSquare, including important dates for the CIP process.

The discussion covered a range of potential solutions to middle school capacity needs, including converting Jefferson-Houston, constructing new middle schools, and exploring modular classrooms. Board members also requested consideration of a "steady state" option, which would maintain current facilities without major changes. This option is particularly relevant as regional enrollment trends suggest student populations may be declining sooner than previously projected, while major construction projects require years of planning and implementation.

📅 Important Upcoming CIP Dates:

• November 5: Superintendent's Presentation of the Proposed CIP

• November 10: School Board CIP Public Hearing, followed by a School Board Town Hall

• November 12: School Board CIP Work Session

• November 16: Joint City/ACPS CIP Work Session

• December 1: Additional School Board CIP Work Session (if needed)

• December 17: School Board Adoption of the CIP

Work sessions are open to the public and provide an opportunity to follow discussions between School Board members, City officials, and staff as plans take shape.

Staying informed and engaged is especially important as decisions about the future of Jefferson-Houston continue to be considered. Families are encouraged to review the ParentSquare update, attend upcoming meetings, and follow the CIP process.