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Lubbock ISD outlines Community Optimization Framework; town halls, survey planned
Summary
Chief Innovation Officer Ken Casarez presented a decision-making framework to guide enrollment, facility use and per‑pupil spending decisions; the district will hold town halls, surveys and focus groups to gather community input before votes on consolidations or other changes.
Ken Casarez, Chief Innovation Officer, presented a Community Optimization Framework intended to guide district decisions on enrollment, facility utilization and per‑pupil spending. He said the framework will incorporate contextual considerations such as program offerings, historical context, family demand and student needs to ensure transparent decision‑making and equitable access.
Casarez outlined next steps including community town halls across the district, a survey for staff, families and community members, focus groups with stakeholders, and public comment opportunities at board meetings prior to any voting. Messaging and district web postings will provide details about town halls and the survey timeline.
