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Richardson ISD Board debates cautious pilot to allow limited interdistrict transfers to bolster enrollment
Summary
Board members and staff discussed a staff proposal to pilot a limited interdistrict transfer program aimed at modest enrollment and revenue gains; trustees emphasized starting small, protecting neighborhood schools and requiring families to provide transportation.
Richardson Independent School District trustees spent an extended portion of their meeting discussing a staff proposal to expand options for students who live outside district boundaries to enroll in Richardson ISD schools.
Staff described the idea as a policy‑level option the budget subcommittee had recommended among several strategies to address declining enrollment and fiscal pressure. Under the proposal discussed, the district would consider a conservative pilot program with limits by campus and grade, an annual application process, and criteria to review applicants’ academic, conduct and attendance records. Families accepted under the pilot would be…
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