Education 2020 Recommendations
The Liverpool Cental School District Education 2020 Committee determined that the Liverpool community shares five key values with LCSD teachers and staff members:
- Class size (only close schools if keeping current size is possible)
- Program opportunities (Career and Technical Education, STEM/STEAM, etc.)
- Mental health support/safety
- Tradition (keep what is working)
- Grade configuration (only change if it supports innovation)
What were the recommendations approved by the Board of Education in June 2020?
Building Closures
- Close one elementary school
- Close District Office (move those offices to the Liverpool High School campus)
Innovative Reconfiguration
- Create four K-2 schools
- Create four campus (3-5, 6-8) schools
- Create one (9-12) high school (includes former Wetzel Road Elementary for career /technical programs)
Innovative Programs
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
- CTE (Career Technical Education)
- Increased Special Education & English as a New Language programs
- Instructional Resources
- Health and Safety
- Mental Health Support
- Professional Development
- Professional Resources for Teachers