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Jennings County reviews K–8 Edmentum virtual school to recapture students; informational presentation, no vote
Summary
District staff presented an informational plan to create a separate K–8 virtual program using Edmentum to attract students who currently attend online programs elsewhere. The plan would use a separate accountability school number and rely on an online provider’s state‑certified teachers; the board did not vote on the item.
District staff presented an informational proposal to create a separate K–8 virtual school using the Edmentum platform, aimed at bringing back students who live in Jennings County but now attend online programs elsewhere. The presentation was informational only; the board did not take action at this meeting.
Why it matters: the district reported a modest but rising number of local students (28 in the most recent year) choosing out‑of‑district online options. A local virtual program could retain per‑pupil funding and maintain a district relationship with those families while offering local supports.
What staff described
- Enrollment trend: staff said 28 Jennings County students chose online options in the most recent year and that the number has gradually increased…
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