Douglas USD reports steady enrollment decline in September; district sets job fair to fill teacher and counselor vacancies

Douglas Unified School District human-resources staff told the governing board that total enrollment for the district is 3,497 and the average daily membership (ADM) used for state funding is 3,322, down from 3,325 last month.

Mrs. Cox, Human Resources, said September saw 15 new enrollments and 39 withdrawals. She told the board the withdrawals included 13 students who moved out of town, seven who moved to online schooling, two who transferred to charter schools and nine 10-day drops for unexcused absences.

Superintendent Samaniego told the board the district's hiring freeze and travel ban have been lifted and that the district is actively recruiting. "We have a job fair that's gonna take place here at DUSD. We have many ESS, IA vacancies. Many. And our teachers are feeling it," she said, inviting community members to attend; staff will conduct interviews on site.

HR said the district is recruiting for two elementary teachers, one middle-school teacher, one counselor and multiple support positions. Board members discussed filling security and other vacancies and asked administration to prioritize those openings.

The board approved several personnel items during the meeting including certified hires, classified hires and an athletics hire. Several new classified hires introduced themselves at the microphone after approval.