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Jefferson County board approves Echo Trail boundary change amid parent protests
Summary
The Jefferson County Board of Education approved a boundary adjustment to reduce overcrowding at Echo Trail Middle School despite parents’ objections about process and transparency; the board said the change relieves immediate capacity pressure and will be followed by a comprehensive review in 2028–29.
The Jefferson County Board of Education voted Nov. 18 to approve a boundary adjustment intended to relieve severe overcrowding at Echo Trail Middle School.
Board operations staff told members Echo Trail is operating at roughly 117% of optimal capacity and could reach about 133% next year if no action is taken. Officials said the change shifts students to under-capacity Crosby Middle School (about 75% utilization) and minimizes feeder-pattern disruptions that would come from other options.
Parents who spoke during public comment urged the board to…
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