Date: 3-1-2019
To: Knob Noster Parents, Teachers, and Community
From: Superintendent Jerrod Wheeler
RE: Fifth Grade Location for 2019-2020 School Year
(Including Summer School 2019)
Dear Parents and Community:
I am writing to provide an update and decision regarding the location of Fifth Grade classes for the 2019-2020 school year, beginning Summer School 2019.
Several years ago, the district moved Fifth Grade classes from the elementary buildings to the middle school building. Over the last few years, the district considered the impacts of that decision and assessed options for moving Fifth Grade classes back to the elementary buildings.
In December 2018, the district surveyed parents, teachers, and the community requesting opinions and preferences regarding the location of fifth grade classes. Results of that survey indicate 81% of respondents prefer moving Fifth Grade back to the elementary buildings. A variety of reasons were provided in support of this opinion.
At the February Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, the Board approved the recommendation to relocate Fifth Grade classes back to elementary buildings beginning SUMMER SCHOOL 2019.
I want to send a sincere thank you to those parents, teachers, and community members who took time to complete the recent survey and provide feedback to help further inform this decision.
Should you have any additional questions, comments, or feedback, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Knob Noster Public Schools – Our Mission Is Student Success!
Jerrod Wheeler
Superintendent of Schools