Metro Council member says JCPS should reconsider decision on in-person classes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Metro Council member is calling on JCPS to utilize Louisville's resources to get kids back in the classroom.

Councilman Markus Winkler said he thinks the district should start school next month, in person. He suggests using places like libraries, the KFC YUM! Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center to allow students to have a classroom setting but still stay distanced.

With online learning and empty classrooms, Winkler said it's documented that student achievement suffers, especially for kids from lower-income families or with parents who work out of the home.

"That doesn't even begin to touch on what pediatricians and psychologists tell us, that there are social and emotional concerns for these kids as well," he said.

Winkler said safety should be a priority, which is why he wants to make a plan to have all metro government buildings available for classroom settings.