Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is the largest school district in Kentucky and the 30th largest in the United States. JCPS serves approximately 95,230 students across 168 schools, The district's minority enrollment stands at 60%, with 64% of students identified as economically disadvantaged. JCPS encompasses urban, suburban, and rural communities within Louisville and Jefferson County, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds.
District Goals and Guardrails: The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) has established a strategic framework of goals and guardrails to guide the district's progress:
Goals:
Elementary School Academic Readiness: The percentage of 5th-grade students who score “ready” on the JCPS Academic Readiness measures will increase from % in June 2025 to % by June 2030.
Middle School Academic Readiness: The percentage of 8th-grade students who score “ready” on the JCPS Academic Readiness measures will increase from % in June 2025 to % by June 2030.
High School Academic Readiness: The percentage of 12th-grade students who score “ready” on the JCPS Academic Readiness measures will increase from % in June 2025 to % by June 2030.
3rd Grade Literacy: The percentage of 3rd-grade students who met or exceeded their expected growth and/or achievement benchmarks (50th percentile) in Reading according to the Spring MAP assessment will increase from 66% in June 2024 to 81% by June 2030.
8th Grade Numeracy: The percentage of 8th-grade students who met or exceeded their expected growth and/or achievement benchmarks (50th percentile) in Math according to the Spring Map assessment will increase from 61% in June 2024 to 76% by June 2030.
Guardrails:
Protect Safety: JCPS shall not allow unsafe conditions (either socially, emotionally, or physically).
Protect Racial Equity: JCPS shall not make significant decisions without first ensuring alignment with the Racial Equity Plan.
Protect Inclusive Decision Making: JCPS shall not make significant decisions without collaborating with impacted stakeholders.
Protect Fair Spending: JCPS shall not allow inequitable resource allocation for ECE students and/or ML students.
Protect Appropriate Testing: JCPS shall not utilize more than the minimum number of district-mandated assessments to monitor student outcomes.
The next leader will champion educational excellence, equity, and innovation, ensuring that all students are prepared for success in college, career, and life. The Leadership Profile will be attached to this posting when completed.
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