Blueprint 2030: Voting Results and Next Steps

The KCPS Board of Directors voted on the revised Blueprint 2030 recommendations brought during the Jan. 11 Board meeting. The recommendation to close Troost Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School was based on feedback received from our students, staff, families and community this fall and will help move us toward our goal of enhancing the student experience in KCPS.

The vote was as follows:

Troost Elementary: YES Longfellow Elementary: YES

What Happens Next?

The KCPS Transition Teams will work closely with students, families and staff at impacted schools to help them feel welcome at their new schools. We will host school tours and enrollment days/nights to make this process easier for our students We understand that a decision to close a school is not easy and helping students and families transition to their new school home must be done quickly and with integrity. The transition planning will include:

Efforts to ensure the transfer of students is a positive experience and ensures retention of students at KCPS

Parent/guardian evaluation of school choice options that are best for their child Reallocation of resources and staff that fully support student learning and academic programs

Additionally, we will continue to collaborate with the community through our Moving Forward Together Education and Engagement series in the next few months.

Thank you for your continued support of KCPS where the future is bright!

Dr. Jennifer Collier Interim Superintendent