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Board debates proposal to let superintendent set annual school capacity threshold for controlled open enrollment
Summary
Officials proposed removing a fixed 90% capacity threshold from policy and allowing the superintendent to set district capacity annually for controlled open enrollment; the board asked for more data on seat counts, class‑size definitions and historical demand before any change.
The Flagler County School Board discussed a proposed change to the district’s controlled open‑enrollment policy that would remove the existing 90% fixed capacity trigger and instead let the superintendent set district capacity each year.
Why it matters: The threshold determines whether students who live outside a school’s attendance zone may transfer in. The change could increase family choice by allowing more students to enter schools currently closed under a 90% cap, but board members cautioned it must not compromise class size, school operations or transparency.
What staff proposed: District staff said policy 5.02.1 currently treats…
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