{"id":19633,"date":"2026-04-22T12:50:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=19633"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:50:21","slug":"lo-que-las-familias-necesitan-saber-sobre-el-plan-de-transformacion-de-las-escuelas-publicas-de-toledo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/lo-que-las-familias-necesitan-saber-sobre-el-plan-de-transformacion-de-las-escuelas-publicas-de-toledo\/","title":{"rendered":"Lo que las familias necesitan saber sobre el Plan de Transformaci\u00f3n de las Escuelas P\u00fablicas de Toledo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-molina.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13407 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-molina-194x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-molina-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-molina-664x1024.jpg 664w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/jessica-molina.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/a>Por Jessica Molina<\/em><\/p>\n<p>La Junta de Escuelas P\u00fablicas de Toledo public\u00f3 su Plan de Transformaci\u00f3n 2.0 en respuesta a un d\u00e9ficit de 68 millones de d\u00f3lares. Este d\u00e9ficit est\u00e1 relacionado con la p\u00e9rdida de ingresos de los impuestos (levy), los costos de beneficios de salud para empleados, cambios en la financiaci\u00f3n estatal y menos estudiantes inscritos.<\/p>\n<p>El plan incluye cambios en el personal, transporte, deportes, asignaci\u00f3n de escuelas y programas acad\u00e9micos. Seg\u00fan el distrito, se han identificado aproximadamente 41 millones de d\u00f3lares en ahorros, pero a\u00fan faltan cerca de 26.8 millones para cubrir completamente el d\u00e9ficit.<\/p>\n<p>Los cambios propuestos comenzar\u00e1n en el a\u00f1o escolar 2026\u20132027, a menos que se diga otra cosa.<\/p>\n<p>As\u00ed es como estos cambios podr\u00edan afectar a los estudiantes seg\u00fan su nivel:<\/p>\n<p>Si su hijo\/a est\u00e1 entrando a la escuela primaria (K\u20136)<\/p>\n<p>Varias escuelas cerrar\u00e1n a partir del a\u00f1o escolar 2026\u20132027. Estas decisiones se tomaron con base en el desempe\u00f1o acad\u00e9mico, la matr\u00edcula, la capacidad de los edificios y su uso general.<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes de Spring ir\u00e1n a Leverette, Sherman o Riverside<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes de Pickett ir\u00e1n a Robinson Elementary<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes de Harvard (K\u20136) ir\u00e1n a Beverly<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes de Walbridge ir\u00e1n a Arlington y Burroughs<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes de Navarre ir\u00e1n a Garfield, Raymer, Birmingham o East Broadway<\/p>\n<p>La Academia MLK para varones ser\u00e1 trasladada a Jones Leadership Academy of Business (JLAB).<\/p>\n<p>Para los estudiantes de K\u20136 que no est\u00e1n mencionados arriba, se espera que permanezcan en sus escuelas actuales para el a\u00f1o escolar 2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Si su hijo\/a est\u00e1 entrando a los grados 7\u20138<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las escuelas Marshall, Beverly y Old Orchard, que actualmente son K\u20138, van a ser solo hasta 6\u00ba grado. Como resultado, los estudiantes que entran a 7\u00ba y 8\u00ba grado en esas escuelas ser\u00e1n reasignados o podr\u00e1n solicitar otras opciones.<\/p>\n<p>Marshall STEM Academy ser\u00e1 K\u20136. Los estudiantes que actualmente est\u00e1n en 6\u00ba y 7\u00ba grado no regresar\u00e1n a Marshall para 7\u00ba u 8\u00ba grado. Ser\u00e1n reasignados a Burroughs o Arlington, o podr\u00e1n solicitar ingreso a Bowsher Arts and Science Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Beverly ser\u00e1 K\u20136. Los estudiantes actuales de 6\u00ba y 7\u00ba grado no regresar\u00e1n a Beverly para 7\u00ba u 8\u00ba grado. Podr\u00e1n solicitar ingreso a Bowsher Arts and Science Academy o ser\u00e1n reasignados a Byrnedale.<\/p>\n<p>Old Orchard ser\u00e1 K\u20136. Los estudiantes actuales de 6\u00ba y 7\u00ba grado no regresar\u00e1n a Old Orchard para 7\u00ba u 8\u00ba grado. Ser\u00e1n reasignados a Elmhurst o podr\u00e1n solicitar ingreso al nuevo programa de academia de 7\u00ba\u20138\u00ba grado en Start High School.<\/p>\n<p>Bowsher Arts and Science Academy y Start High School van a ampliar para incluir grados 7\u20138, y los estudiantes tendr\u00e1n que aplicar y ser aceptados. Estos programas ofrecer\u00e1n acceso m\u00e1s temprano a cursos especializados. Se espera que las solicitudes abran el 1 de mayo.<\/p>\n<p>Para los estudiantes de 7\u00ba\u20138\u00ba grado que no est\u00e1n mencionados arriba, se anticipa que sus asignaciones escolares se mantendr\u00e1n igual para el a\u00f1o escolar 2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Si su hijo\/a est\u00e1 entrando a la escuela secundaria (high school)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las preparatorias comenzar\u00e1n a organizar sus cursos en \u201ctrayectorias profesionales\u201d, permitiendo que los estudiantes de 11\u00ba y 12\u00ba grado se enfoquen en \u00e1reas de su inter\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p>Bowsher High School pasar\u00e1 a ser Bowsher Arts and Science Academy, ampliar\u00e1 para incluir grados 7\u201312 y ofrecer\u00e1 nuevos cursos en dise\u00f1o visual, medios digitales y artes esc\u00e9nicas.<\/p>\n<p>Aunque Bowsher cambiar\u00e1 a academia, los estudiantes que viven en su zona seguir\u00e1n siendo inscritos autom\u00e1ticamente, a menos que soliciten y sean aceptados en otra escuela.<\/p>\n<p>Start High School ampliar\u00e1 para incluir grados 7\u20138, operar\u00e1 ese programa como academia y ofrecer\u00e1 cursos especializados.<\/p>\n<p>Westfield (un programa alternativo especializado de high school) cerrar\u00e1, y los estudiantes ser\u00e1n reasignados a otras escuelas en el distrito, en salones que respondan a sus necesidades.<\/p>\n<p>Las zonas de asistencia de high school no cambiar\u00e1n para el a\u00f1o escolar 2026\u20132027.<\/p>\n<p>El horario de inicio para high school ser\u00e1 a las 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cambios que afectan a todos los estudiantes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Para cumplir con los requisitos estatales de transporte, incluyendo el transporte para escuelas charter y privadas, el distrito ajustar\u00e1 los horarios de inicio:<\/p>\n<p>High schools: 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Escuelas en las zonas de Rogers, Start y Woodward: 8:25 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Escuelas en las zonas de Bowsher, Scott y Waite: 9:25 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>El transporte seguir\u00e1 con la regla de caminar hasta 1 milla.<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes pueden tener la oportunidad de participar en deportes, dependiendo de una decisi\u00f3n de la Asociaci\u00f3n Atl\u00e9tica de Escuelas Secundarias de Ohio que permitir\u00eda participar aunque el deporte no est\u00e9 disponible en su escuela asignada.<\/p>\n<p>Los estudiantes tambi\u00e9n pueden solicitar transferencias dentro del distrito o aplicar a la escuela de TPS de su preferencia.<\/p>\n<p>Se espera que estos cambios resulten en ajustes de personal en todo el distrito, siguiendo los contratos del personal y los a\u00f1os de servicio.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lo que viene para el a\u00f1o escolar 2027\u20132028<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Se planean cambios adicionales, incluyendo m\u00e1s acceso a cursos especializados para grados 7\u20138 y oportunidades para obtener hasta 12 cr\u00e9ditos universitarios antes de graduarse.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qu\u00e9 sigue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>28 de abril: la Junta podr\u00eda votar el plan<\/p>\n<p>29 de abril: se anunciar\u00e1n fechas de reuniones informativas<\/p>\n<p>1 al 16 de mayo: reuniones informativas para la comunidad y el personal<\/p>\n<p>15 al 22 de mayo: las familias podr\u00e1n visitar las nuevas escuelas<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>El distrito realiz\u00f3 seis reuniones comunitarias entre el 4 de febrero y el 11 de marzo de 2026 para escuchar a la comunidad. Despu\u00e9s de eso, comenzaron reuniones semanales del comit\u00e9 de supervisi\u00f3n desde el 25 de marzo. La propuesta actual se basa en esas conversaciones y en la planificaci\u00f3n interna del distrito.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Families Need to Know About the Toledo Public Schools Transformation Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>By Jessica Molina<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Toledo Public Schools Board released its Transformation 2.0 Plan in response to a $68 million deficit.The deficit is tied to a loss of revenue from levy funds, employee health benefit costs, changes in state funding, and a decline in enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>The plan includes changes to staffing, transportation, athletics, school assignments, and school offerings. District officials report approximately $41 million in identified savings, with about $26.8 million still remaining to close the full $68 million deficit.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed changes outlined below are scheduled to begin in the 2026\u20132027 school year, unless otherwise noted.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how the proposed changes affect students at each level:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your child is entering elementary school (K\u20136)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Several schools will close beginning in the 2026\u20132027 school year. These decisions were based on performance, enrollment, building capacity, and overall utilization.<\/p>\n<p>Spring students will move to Leverette, Sherman, or Riverside<\/p>\n<p>Pickett students will move to Robinson Elementary<\/p>\n<p>Harvard students (K\u20136) will move to Beverly<\/p>\n<p>Walbridge students will move to Arlington and Burroughs<\/p>\n<p>Navarre students will move to Garfield, Raymer, Birmingham, or East Broadway<\/p>\n<p>The MLK Academy for boys will be relocated to Jones Leadership Academy of Business (JLAB).<\/p>\n<p>For students in grades K\u20136 not listed above, school assignments are expected to remain the same for the 2026\u20132027 school year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your child is entering grades 7\u20138<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marshall, Beverly, and Old Orchard schools that currently serve K\u20138 students will shift to K\u20136. As a result, students entering grades 7\u20138 at Marshall, Beverly, and Old Orchard will be reassigned or may apply to new options.<\/p>\n<p>Marshall STEM Academy will become a K\u20136 school. Students currently in 6th and 7th grade at Marshall will not return for 7th or 8th grade. They will be reassigned to Burroughs or Arlington, or may apply to attend Bowsher\u2019s Arts and Science Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Beverly will become a K\u20136 school. Students currently in 6th and 7th grade at Beverly will not return for 7th or 8th grade. They may apply to attend Bowsher\u2019s Arts and Science Academy or will be reassigned to Byrnedale.<\/p>\n<p>Old Orchard will become a K\u20136 school. Students currently in 6th and 7th grade at Old Orchard will not return for 7th or 8th grade. They will be reassigned to Elmhurst, or may apply to attend Start High School\u2019s new 7\u20138th grade Academy program.<\/p>\n<p>Bowsher Arts and Science Academy and Start High School will expand to include grades 7\u20138, with admission requiring application and approval. These programs will offer earlier access to specialized coursework. Applications for Bowsher and Start\u2019s 7\u2013 8th grade Academy programs are expected to open May 1.<\/p>\n<p>For students entering grades 7\u20138 not mentioned above, school assignments are anticipated to remain the same for the 2026\u20132027 school year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your child is entering high school<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>High schools will begin organizing coursework around \u201ccareer clusters,\u201d allowing students in grades 11 and 12 to focus on areas aligned to their interests.<\/p>\n<p>Bowsher High School will become Bowsher Arts and Science Academy, expand to serve students in grades 7\u201312, and introduce new courses in visual design, media arts, and performing arts. While Bowsher is being redesignated as an academy, students who live in the Bowsher area will continue to be automatically enrolled unless they apply and are accepted elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Start High School will expand to serve students in grades 7\u20138, operate its 7\u20138 program as an academy, and introduce specialized courses.<\/p>\n<p>Westfield (a specialized, alternative high school program) will close, and students will be reassigned across the district.<\/p>\n<p>High school attendance boundaries will remain the same for the 2026\u20132027 school year.<\/p>\n<p>High school start time will be 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes that affect all students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To meet state transportation requirements, including bussing for charter and parochial school students, TPS will stagger school start times:<\/p>\n<p>High schools: 7:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers, Start, and Woodward feeder schools: 8:25 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Bowsher, Scott, and Waite feeder schools: 9:25 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>Transportation will continue to follow the 1-mile walk zone.<\/p>\n<p>All students may have the opportunity to participate in athletics, pending a decision from the Ohio High School Athletic Association that would allow participation even if a sport is not offered at their assigned school.<\/p>\n<p>All students still also have the opportunity to request intradistrict transfers or apply to the TPS school of their choice.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed changes are expected to result in staffing adjustments across the district, which will follow existing bargaining unit agreements and seniority guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additional changes are planned for the 2027\u20132028 school year, including expanded access to specialized coursework for grades 7\u20138 across more high schools and opportunities for students to earn up to 12 college credit hours before graduation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens next<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>April 28: The Board may vote on the proposed plan<\/p>\n<p>April 29: Community and staff informational meeting dates will be announced<\/p>\n<p>May 1\u201316: Community and staff informational meetings held<\/p>\n<p>May 15\u201322: Families may visit newly assigned schools<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>District officials hosted six public community meetings between February 4 and March 11, 2026 to gather input, followed by weekly Transformation Plan Oversight Committee meetings that began March 25. 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