Akron Public Schools Proposes Leggett CLC Changes to Ease Jennings CLC Crowding

District to hold meetings on plan to reassign some Leggett students to address overcrowding at Jennings CLC

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:31am

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Akron Public Schools is considering a proposal to reassign some students from Leggett Community Learning Center to help address overcrowding issues at the nearby Jennings Community Learning Center. The district will hold three public meetings to discuss the potential changes.

Why it matters

Jennings CLC has been facing growing enrollment that is straining its capacity, and the district is looking at options to alleviate the overcrowding. Redistricting students from Leggett CLC could help balance enrollment across the two schools and ensure Jennings CLC can accommodate all its students comfortably.

The details

Under the proposal, Akron Public Schools would reassign some students currently attending Leggett CLC to Jennings CLC in order to address overcrowding issues at the latter facility. The district plans to hold three public meetings to gather feedback from parents and community members on the potential changes.

  • The proposal is being considered by Akron Public Schools in February 2026.
  • The district will hold three public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss the potential changes.

The players

Akron Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Akron, Ohio.

Leggett Community Learning Center

An Akron public school that may have some of its students reassigned under the proposal.

Jennings Community Learning Center

An Akron public school that is facing overcrowding issues that the district is seeking to address.

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What’s next

The district will hold three public meetings in the coming weeks to gather feedback from parents and community members on the potential changes to student assignments between Leggett CLC and Jennings CLC.

The takeaway

Akron Public Schools is proactively addressing overcrowding challenges at one of its community learning centers by considering a redistricting plan that would shift some students to a neighboring facility. The district is seeking public input on the proposal through a series of upcoming meetings.