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New Canaan projects 4,008 students for 2025–26; HR says early hiring aims to secure candidates
Summary
At its March 17 meeting, the New Canaan Board of Education heard a Human Resources report projecting 4,008 students for next year and outlining early hiring, vacancies, and retention themes identified in exit interviews.
The New Canaan Board of Education on March 17 heard a Human Resources update that put projected enrollment for 2025–26 at 4,008 students, slightly above the district demographer's forecast of 3,997.
The HR presentation, delivered by Bianca, a representative of the Human Resources Department, explained why the district is starting hiring earlier than in previous years and listed current vacancies and recent retirements.
The enrollment projection matters because it drives staffing and budgeting. Bianca said the district is monitoring numbers closely and is “starting hiring for next school year … much earlier this year” to secure qualified candidates in what she…
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