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Seattle staff outline October staffing‑adjustment process after September headcount; district to communicate final adjustments Oct. 1
Summary
District enrollment staff said September checks put October headcount slightly below spring projections but showed kindergarten strength; staff described a process of school‑level consultation, regional executive director review and final staffing adjustments to be communicated on Oct. 1.
District enrollment and operations staff told the Seattle School Board on Sept. 26 that final staffing adjustments for 2025–26 will be based on the October headcount, with a schedule of school‑level conversations and regional review this week.
Marnie Manu, Director of Enrollment, said staff are completing the final quality checks that lead to the October 1 headcount and that the district is "anticipating that you can go to the next slide and we're anticipating just just below our spring projections of 48,963 students." She noted kindergarten cohorts were stronger than in recent years and that officials view that as an early sign of stabilization.
Associate Superintendent Dr. Rocky Torres Morales…
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