Duval County Public Schools hosts Community Dialogue meetings as
part of the Academic and Community Excellence (ACE) Plan
JACKSONVILLE – Duval County
Public Schools (DCPS) will host four community dialogue meetings to discuss
possible solutions to the utilization of our schools.
Since March, DCPS staff has been meeting with community members to develop a
long-range plan to ensure that our students are provided with equitable,
appropriate, flexible, safe and secure environments.
The goal is to provide a detailed demographic
and building condition analysis that will prepare the School Board for
future facility needs decisions.
“This process is unprecedented in Duval County, and
I am hopeful that the changes that will come out of these meetings will
maximize the educational opportunities for all students,” said
Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools, Ed Pratt-Dannals.
During four quadrant meetings, working groups made up of community
members will present possible scenarios for future facility needs in an
informal setting between parents and stakeholders. Through this process, 70
schools are being considered for potential boundary and/or consolidation in
neighborhoods throughout the county.
All meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.
September 10 – North Quadrant meeting at Northwestern Middle School
September 17 – Southeast Quadrant meeting at Kernan Middle School
September 24 – Southwest Quadrant meeting at Ed White High School
October 1 – Central Quadrant meeting at Twin Lakes Middle School
Duval County Public Schools operates more than 160 schools and serves
approximately 125,000 students. The school district is committed to
providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all
students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a
global economy, and culturally diverse world.
