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Craven County Schools analysis: many families choosing alternatives never enrolled with district, board told
Summary
District staff presented a yearlong review showing a majority of students remain in Craven County Schools, but a measurable share of families who choose charter, private or homeschool options never started with the district — a factor that complicates funding and comparisons.
A staff presentation at the board—s work session laid out enrollment trends showing that although most local families use Craven County Schools, a notable number of families who opt for alternatives never enrolled with the district before leaving.
Dr. Hilary Boutwell, a district staff member, told trustees a cross-check of enrollment, charter, private and homeschooling records found that roughly 94.3% of the students in the district—s data set chose public education through Craven County Schools. But she said about 22.4% of the students who later selected an alternate schooling option had "never started with us to begin with."
Why it matters: State funding and staffing decisions rely on average daily membership (ADM) determinations that are fixed early in the school year. When students enroll in or return from alternatives after the state—s 20-day snapshot, the district serves…
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