LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools detailed plans for a new $40 million Okolona Elementary School on Wednesday.

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This rendering shows the existing Okolona Park and Okolona Elementary School as of November 2023. (JCPS image)
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This rendering shows JCPS' plan to purchase more than three acres of Okolona Park to build a new Okolona Elementary School building. (JCPS image)

The school district shared the plans with the public during a community meeting at the existing elementary school.

JCPS proposed purchasing about 3.2 acres of Okolona Park to build the new school. 

The current elementary school is across the street from the park. At 51 years old, the school opened in 1972 and is at the top of the district's facilities replacement list.

Because the park is the property of Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation, Metro Council would have to approve any sale.

If approved, construction on the new two-story school could start next year.

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