Superintendent John reported to the Camas School District Board of Directors on Oct. 22 that the district's official October enrollment count came in above the district's projection, reversing a longer-term downward trend.

John said the district's projection of 67.58 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students for the year was exceeded; the district's headlined enrollment number was reported at 68.75 FTE, about 20 students higher than the same time last year. He identified Lacamas Lake Elementary and Grass Valley Elementary as growth hotspots and noted an increase among upperclassmen at Camas High School and growth at the PBL (project-based learning) campus.

To address site-level needs the superintendent said the district reallocated contingency funds and a portion of proceeds from a prior property sale to add roughly $350,000 in safety and supervision-related positions (for example, 4-hour paraeducator positions and site supervision). John said the district did not draw on the general fund for these hires and remains committed to cost containment.

On graduation and student outcomes, John said Camas School District's overall graduation rate is 91.5 percent. Camas High School reported a 94.4 percent rate. The district's alternative and specialized programs show a broader range: Hays Freedom at about 82.5 percent and CCA at about 70 percent; Discovery High School was reported at about 90 percent. John described those schools' populations as “unique” and said staff continue targeted outreach to help students cross the stage.

John also summarized ongoing work on a covered tennis complex, saying a bubble for the facility has already been ordered, fundraising discussions with USTA and Evergreen Tennis stakeholders are underway, and site and parking work is planned for spring with potential opening in late fall/winter. He said weekly meetings continue and that published timelines remain subject to change.

Board members asked for details on staffing and supervisory coverage at impacted schools; John and staff said they would continue to coordinate with principals and return with updates. Board members also noted ongoing city–school collaboration around traffic planning near the high school during road construction and discussed a community advisory process for arts and district programs.