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Seven schools in preopening; underenrollment at several sites prompts accountability and budget attention
Summary
Staff reported seven schools in the preopening process for 2025 openings and an additional facility/grade expansion; commissioners raised concerns about lower‑than‑projected enrollment at multiple sites and the downstream effects on authorizer fees and the commission budget.
Deputy Director Maggie Lund updated the committee on preopening and enrollment activity for the coming school year. Lund said the commission has seven operators in active preopening (Invictus, Empower, KIPP Global Elementary, Encompass, Lehi Southeast Elementary, Nurses Middle College and Wood Dale Middle School) and a facility/grade expansion process for an NCP high‑school expansion.
“Part of our preopening process, we meet with operators monthly as they progress through the preopening checklist,” Lund said,…
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