June 30, 2020

Dear JCPS Families:

We are continuing preparations for the start of the 2020-21 school year. While no decisions have been
made about exactly what the start of the school year will look like, we are considering a proposal to
push back the start of the school year. The JCPS Calendar Committee is having a special meeting
tomorrow, July 1st, to discuss changing the first day of school from August 12th to August 26th. This
proposal would give us more time to monitor the health circumstances in our community, as well as
prepare and train our staff. The Calendar Committee can only recommend calendar changes to the
Board of Education which must approve any changes. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is July
21st.

We are still reviewing several scenarios for the start of the school year including in-person instruction, a
virtual option or both. We plan to have a final decision by the July 21st board meeting. In the meantime,
we want to let you know about our planning process. Preparing for the Start of the 2020-2021 School
Year provides information for families about steps we are taking and considerations that are being made
as we plan for August. You will also find the latest Healthy at School guidance released by the Kentucky
Department of Education on our webpage.

Also, you will have an opportunity to share your thoughts on the upcoming school year with
Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio and other top JCPS officials at a live, virtual community forum on
Monday, July 13th. More details will be coming soon.

Here are a few other updates:

 New Summer League Learning opportunities: Two more online summer programs begin next
week. Literacy and Fencing along with Numeracy & start Monday, July 6. These video programs
join five others from our Diversity, Equity and Poverty Division which are already underway -
Literacy &: Chess; Yoga; Hip Hop and Karate as well as Music Production with AMPED. Go to the
main Summer League web page for more information

 SummerWorks jobs available: If your child is looking for a job this summer, check out
SummerWorks. Hundreds of jobs guaranteeing at least 30 hours per week paying $10 per hour
are available at local non-profits and agencies, including JCPS, for young adults ages 16-21. You
can find more information at www.summerworks.org/sign-up
We hope your child is staying engaged in learning activities this summer and we look forward to seeing
them in August. As for parents and guardians, we will continue to keep you informed of JCPS’ plans for
the upcoming school year.

JCPS Communications