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Board hears updates on enrollment, wait lists and possible changes to student assignment; staff to return with options
Summary
District staff told the Seattle School Board on May 14 that they have received about 4,100 choice applications and have assigned approximately 1,700 families to their first choice; staff will continue targeted wait‑list moves while planning a broader review of the enrollment and student‑assignment system.
Seattle Public Schools staff briefed the board on ongoing enrollment‑and‑assignment work on May 14, saying the district has received roughly 4,100 choice applications and has so far assigned about 1,700 families to their first choice. Director of Enrollment Fal Menou and other staff described a two‑track approach: continue targeted, immediate moves on high‑impact wait lists and plan a broader review of the student‑assignment system and timelines for the 2026–27 school year.
What staff reported: Menou said the district will keep reviewing wait lists through the end of August; offers on wait lists historically convert at about 75% and the district plans to move down lists as seats are declined. Staff noted that,…
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