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Student Assignment

May 29, 2012

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In September 2011, Dr. Orfield offered recommendations regarding student assignment

In January 2012, the Board adopted changes to the elementary plan for the 2012-13

May 14, 2012, we presented to the Board our analysis for consideration for 2013-14

Today we are reviewing the considerations and providing answers to questions that were asked at the May 14th work session

Purpose

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January 9, 2012 the Board approved changes to the Student Assignment Plan for 2012-13 which:

1. Established a new diversity guideline based on census block groups for elementary schools

2. Included ESL students in an elementary school’s diversity index

3. Included kindergarten students in a school’s diversity index

Review

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1. Change 18 census block groups from a Category 3 to a Category 2

2. Apply the diversity guideline to all grade levels (K-12)

3. Include English as a Second Language (ESL) students in a middle and high school’s diversity index.

4. Align Moore High boundary with Moore Middle5. Consider elementary school cluster

configurations

Considerations for 2013-14

Revised 6.11.12 to include recommendation 3

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I. Diversity

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3

Income Less than $42,000

$42,000-$62,000

More than $62,000

% white Less than 73 % 73-88% More than 88%

Educational Attainment(6 point scale)

Up to an Associate’s degree   (Less than 3.5)

College courses beyond an Associate's degree (3.5-3.7)

College courses up to a bachelor’s degree and beyond(More than 3.7)

Diversity Categories2012-13

Each block group is defined as a 1, 2 or 3

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Further study has identified 18 census block groups calculated as Category 3 that have a JCPS minority student population of more than 35%

Recommend that those block groups become a Category 2

DiversityRecommended for 2013-14

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II. Middle and High Schools

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All middle and high schools will use a diversity index based on census block groups

Each school will have a diversity index between 1.4 and 2.5

ESL students will be considered in a middle or high school’s diversity index

Diversity at middle and high 2013-14

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Middle School Diversity Index

Middle SchoolDiversity Index

(Resides)Carrithers 2.1Conway 1.8Crosby 2.5Farnsley 1.6Frost 1.9Highland 2.2Kammerer 2.2Knight 1.8Lassiter 1.6Meyzeek 1.5

Middle SchoolDiversity Index

(Resides)Moore 1.9Myers 1.9Newburg 2.2Noe 1.2Olmsted North 1.5Olmsted South 1.5Ramsey 2.3Stuart 1.9Thomas Jefferson 1.5Westport 2.0

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High School Diversity IndexHigh School Diversity Index (Resides)

Academy@Shawnee 1.4Atherton 2.1Ballard 2.3Doss 1.9Eastern 2.5Fairdale 1.7Fern Creek 2.0Iroquois 1.4Jeffersontown 2.1Moore 1.9PRP 1.9Seneca 1.6Southern 1.8Valley 1.8Waggener 2.1Western 1.5

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III. Boundary Changes

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Iroquois High to Moore Traditional2013-14

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IV. Cluster Configuration

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Current 6 Cluster Plan with Changes to 18 Block Groups

ClusterNumber of

Schools

Average Diversity

Index % Cat. 1 % Cat. 2 % Cat. 3 % FRL % Minority % Af-AmMax

Distance

Cluster 1 15 1.69 34% 63% 3% 80% 48% 41% 18.7

Cluster 2 13 1.70 33% 64% 3% 83% 49% 29% 13.8

Cluster 3 14 1.70 34% 63% 3% 78% 52% 38% 17.3

Cluster 4 12 1.86 33% 48% 19% 66% 54% 35% 17.5

Cluster 5 14 2.14 27% 32% 41% 52% 46% 33% 25.8

Cluster 6 14 2.05 28% 39% 33% 55% 49% 37% 21.4

District 82 1.87 32% 51% 18% 69% 50% 36% 19.1

• 88% of students who applied in application period (Feb 1-March 1) were assigned to 1st or 2nd choice

• Will require boundary adjustments because of capacity issues in Cluster 4

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Dr. Orfield offered a 13-cluster arrangement and he recommended that district fully review his draft of cluster arrangements and adjust for capacity and transportation

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• All clusters meet diversity goals• All clusters are within capacity• All clusters are more geographically compact, thus

reducing the extreme distances within clusters

Proposed 13 Cluster Plan

ClusterNumber of

Schools

Average Diversity

Index % Cat. 1 % Cat. 2 % Cat. 3 % FRL % Minority % Af-Am Max Distance

Cluster 1 5 2.06 0% 96% 4% 74% 24% 13% 11.6Cluster 2 8 1.73 33% 62% 5% 79% 45% 40% 15.3Cluster 3 7 1.53 49% 50% 1% 84% 64% 55% 6.7Cluster 4 7 1.52 49% 50% 1% 92% 62% 45% 12.0Cluster 5 6 1.68 33% 67% 0% 86% 47% 22% 10.5Cluster 6 5 1.51 51% 46% 2% 85% 61% 38% 8.1Cluster 7 7 1.84 24% 68% 8% 70% 51% 33% 6.9Cluster 8 6 2.23 9% 60% 32% 48% 39% 22% 13.5Cluster 9 5 2.25 10% 52% 37% 53% 44% 29% 17.1

Cluster 10 6 2.36 11% 44% 44% 37% 41% 22% 15.5Cluster 11 7 1.88 45% 21% 33% 62% 60% 47% 16.6Cluster 12 7 1.62 53% 32% 15% 78% 56% 49% 13.5Cluster 13 6 1.88 48% 16% 36% 65% 58% 49% 12.4

District 82 1.87 32% 51% 18% 69% 50% 36% 12.3

NOTE: THIS DATA DOES NOT INCLUDE STUDENTS IN MAGNET OR SPECIAL SCHOOLS

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Distance Traveled Comparisonwithin clusters

Cluster Max Distance (miles) Cluster Max Distance (miles)1 18.7 1 11.62 13.8 2 15.33 17.3 3 6.74 17.5 4 125 25.8 5 10.56 21.4 6 8.1

Average 19.1 7 6.98 13.59 17.1

10 15.511 16.612 13.513 12.4

Average 12.3

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Next steps

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Next steps• On-line application process • Automate the assignment process• Communication procedures• Return to Board June 11th

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Q & A from Work session

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Board Questions on Diversity

1. What was the method for changing the block group categories to account for differences between census and JCPS student population? We evaluated all block/groups for significant differences between % minority reported in the general census and that of JCPS students residing there.  The 18 block/groups identified displayed significant differences between the Census count  and actual JCPS populations, and had an average % minority that was not only higher than the category to which they were originally assigned (category 3), but also higher than the corresponding category (in this case, Category 2).

2. What is the diversity index for all schools (attends and resides) based on the current index and the adjusted index? (Attachment #1)

3. What is the diversity in the magnet schools? Do they follow the diversity guideline? Yes, all schools follow the guideline (Attachment # 1)

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Board Questions on Diversity

4. How did we decide on the guideline of 1.4 to 2.5? Dr. Orfield recommended this range as a way to achieve diversity in each school

5. How do the cluster configurations compare in terms of the percentage of students from category 1, 2, 3 and the range of diversity indices? There is a difference between the 6 and 13 clusters in the percentage of students that reside in category 1, 2, and 3 block groups. Under both configurations, the range allows for all clusters and schools to meet the diversity guideline.

6. How many ESL students reside in the Moore Boundary change area?There are 7 ESL students that reside in this boundary area

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7. How many additional buses will be needed during the transition to the 13 cluster plan? We estimate that no additional buses will be needed. Ten additional drivers may be needed for grandfathering. These numbers assume current ridership stays the same.

8. How many buses will be reduced after grandfathering is over in the 13 cluster plan? Approximately 25 buses will be reduced and an additional 25-40 elementary routes will be eliminated.

9. How many depots will we be able to reduce with the 13 cluster plan? All 9 elementary cluster depots will be eliminated after grandfathering is complete.

Board Questions on Transportation

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10. How many students travel the maximum distance in the current cluster plan? Approximately 375 students

11. How many students arrive home after 5 p.m.? As of May 16, 2012 there are 807 students. All buses are cleared by 5:10 on a normal day.

12. How many complaints have we received about students traveling too far? Anecdotal records indicate very few

Board Questions on Transportation

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13. How many choices are available for each cluster configuration? On average there are 14 cluster schools in the 6 cluster configuration and 6 schools in the 13 cluster configuration. District-wide magnets would still be available under both configurations.

14. How will magnet schools fit in the 13 cluster configuration? The same magnet choices will be available to students.

15. What are student’s first choices by school? (Attachment # 2)

16. How many students would be grandfathered? 78% of students will remain in the same cluster

Board Questions on Choice

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17. What is the timeline and process for applying to schools for 2013-2014?

18. Will the regions be aligned to the clusters?

We will share more information about operational changes at a future board meeting

Board Questions on Operations