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Brookings School District reports low kindergarten registrations and steady overall enrollment; board warned to plan conservatively

Brookings School District 05-1 Board of Education · October 15, 2025
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Superintendent Dr. Schultz told the board the district’s fall snapshot shows lower kindergarten registration and uneven shifts across attendance areas; the board was advised to plan a conservative budget and begin boundary work if low cohorts persist.

Brookings School District Superintendent Dr. Schultz told the school board the district’s fall enrollment snapshot mirrors a statewide trend of decline and uncertainty, with particular weakness in kindergarten registration. Dr. Schultz said statewide net attendance for the large‑school group is down about 800 students and that Brookings is roughly in line with earlier projections after last year’s unexpected swings.

The superintendent said district figures include a…

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