Mar 14 Politics JCPS Board Won’t Delay Middle School Assignment Plan "I’m going to do it with the understanding that our transportation folks that say this can be done, they damn well better be right, or next year they’re going to have to deal with me," said board member Larry Hujo. By Rick Howlett Mar 14 Politics JCPS Board Won’t Delay Middle School Assignment Plan Rick Howlett
Jan 27 Local News Student Assignment Survey Results Unveiled UCLA professor Dr. Gary Orfield says a survey of more than one thousand parents found that 69-percent of them were satisfied with their child's school assignment, but there was less satisfaction, 54-percent, with how well the new student assignment plan has been implemented, By Rick Howlett Jan 27 Local News Student Assignment Survey Results Unveiled Rick Howlett
Jan 26 Local News Student Assignment Consultant To Unveil Findings Orfield was asked to review the new plan and recommend any adjustments. Superintendent Sheldon Berman says he doesn't expect any drastic changes to be suggested. By Rick Howlett Jan 26 Local News Student Assignment Consultant To Unveil Findings Rick Howlett
Jan 25 Local News Fischer Meets With State Lawmakers The first ten minutes of the meeting were open to the press. Over soft drinks and snacks, Fischer introduced himself and his staff to the lawmakers. He then outlined his plans to build a better relationship between Louisville and Frankfort. Among the chief issues that the city and state need to work together on, he said, are the bridges project, reusing abandoned properties and education. By Gabe Bullard Jan 25 Local News Fischer Meets With State Lawmakers Gabe Bullard
Jan 12 Local News Williams And Rand Discuss Schools, Immigration At Forum Some of the bills passed by the Kentucky Senate during the opening week of the General Assembly may not move forward in the House. One leading Democrat says several of the GOP's top pieces of legislation are either nearly dead or unlikely to pass a full vote. By Gabe Bullard Jan 12 Local News Williams And Rand Discuss Schools, Immigration At Forum Gabe Bullard
Jan 6 Arts and Culture Neighborhood Schools Measure Clears Senate Panel School officials say the bill would dismantle years of efforts to desegregate Louisville schools, and cost the district tens of millions of dollars to implement. By Rick Howlett Jan 6 Arts and Culture Neighborhood Schools Measure Clears Senate Panel Rick Howlett
Sep 16 State of Affairs State of the News It's Friday, and that means time to wrap up another week with State of the News. This week we'll talk about the latest in the possible execution of death row inmate Gregory Wilson, whose execution has been postponed for now. We'll find out what could be next in that case, then check in on Metro and election news. Then we'll finish out the show with a look at child-related news - including the JCPS assignment plan controversy. Join us for a look back at the stories that made headlines and analysis from the reporters who covered them. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Sep 16 State of Affairs State of the News Laura Ellis
Sep 14 Local News Judge Denies Motions In JCPS Suit The suit claims that JCPS has been in violation of a state law that allows parents to enroll their children in the school closest to their home. Circuit Judge Irv Maze ruled last month that enrollment does not guarantee attendance at a given school. By Rick Howlett Sep 14 Local News Judge Denies Motions In JCPS Suit Rick Howlett
Sep 13 Local News JCPS Middle School Assignment Plan To Begin In 2011; HS Delayed Implementation of middle and high school assignment plans was already delayed by one year amid concerns about potential transportation problems. By Rick Howlett Sep 13 Local News JCPS Middle School Assignment Plan To Begin In 2011; HS Delayed Rick Howlett
Sep 13 Local News In Depth: JCPS Board To Discuss Assignment Plans The school board will discuss whether to delay implementation of the middle and high school student assignment plans to allow time to address transportation issue, and begin a review of the elementary assignment plan implemented last year. By Rick Howlett Sep 13 Local News In Depth: JCPS Board To Discuss Assignment Plans Rick Howlett
Sep 1 Local News School Board Discusses Delaying Assignment Plans The Jefferson County Board of Education has delayed a vote on when to implement the new middle and high school student assignment plan. Berman has offered a compromise. He suggested the board implement the middle school plan next year, but delay the high school assignment plan another year. By Gabe Bullard Sep 1 Local News School Board Discusses Delaying Assignment Plans Gabe Bullard
Aug 30 Local News Gordon Files Motion To Reopen JCPS Suit Gordon wants the judge to give the case a second look, saying school officials and others have been using the terms "enroll' and "attend" interchangably. By Rick Howlett Aug 30 Local News Gordon Files Motion To Reopen JCPS Suit Rick Howlett
Aug 16 Local News JCPS Officials Preparing To Modify Bus Routes The new elementary student assignment plan has many parents worried that their children will be on buses for too long. Superintendent Sheldon Berman has tasked transportation director Rick Caple with making sure the trips are no longer than an hour. By Gabe Bullard Aug 16 Local News JCPS Officials Preparing To Modify Bus Routes Gabe Bullard
Aug 12 Local News JCPS Suit Dismissed A Jefferson circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Jefferson County Public Schools' student assignment plan. Thirteen parents claimed in the suit that JCPS has been violating a state law that gave them the right to enroll their children at the school closest to their home. By Rick Howlett Aug 12 Local News JCPS Suit Dismissed Rick Howlett
Aug 11 Local News Decision In JCPS Suit Expected Thursday Plaintiffs' attorneys accused JCPS officials of mounting a public relations campaign in hopes of affecting the decision. JCPS Superintendent Sheldon Berman says the district has participated in late summer back-to-school stories for years. By Rick Howlett Aug 11 Local News Decision In JCPS Suit Expected Thursday Rick Howlett