Since that time, families have not had any specific updates or a chance to ask questions of district officials, Jeyaraj said. She said at the school’s inception in 2020 parents were told that the school’s location in the old Linlee school on Spurr Road was temporary and a new permanent home would be completed in three years. Overwhelmingly, families are happy with teachers, administration and staff, but not the building, she said. Jeyaraj said there is “a deep concern for the future of our school.” The magnet school, which is housed in the former Linlee Elementary at 2420 Spurr Road, initially taught up to 150 students in grades K-2 and will add a level every year through eighth grade. “Insufficient facilities for our scholars and lack of communication from the district to our families are unacceptable,” said Selvi Jeyaraj, the Academy’s PTA president, as she read a letter from PTA families.įayette County Public Schools launched the Rise STEM Academy for Girls in the 2020-21 school year to support girls in science, technology, engineering and math. Moreover, at the monthly school board meeting parents asked for transparent communication as the district makes plans to construct a new facility. Inadequate bathrooms, gym, playground and classroom space are causing concerns for the future of Fayette County’s Rise STEM Academy for Girls, parents told school board members Monday. Add To Favorites ‘A deep concern.’ Parents unhappy with facilities at Lexington girls’ Rise STEM school

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