Jackson-Madison County School rezoning discussed during retreat
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JACKSON, Tenn. — Some Jackson-Madison County students may have to go to a new school next year if the district decides to move forward with rezoning. “I think there is a lot of money that can be saved by getting students back in neighborhood schools,” David Cliff of the JMCSS School Board said. That’s why the board is considering rezoning the district, requiring students to attend school closer to home. In a special called retreat Wednesday, school officials discussed ways to save money on bussing and school operations. Director of Schools, Dr. Verna Ruffin, said they’re looking into several options to benefit students. “We are bringing questions to the table about magnet schools and where our parents and students want to attend school,” Dr. Ruffin said. Some parents said rezoning is a bad idea, because they lose options. “I would like my child to go to whatever school he wants to go to,” Tracy Godwin, a parent said. “Going to neighborhood schools could provide him with less options.” Dr. Ruffin said no decision has been made about rezoning just yet. If the changes take place, they won’t go into effect this upcoming school year.
