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Enrollment close to budget; board approves CTE plan and Perkins application framework
Summary
The district reported enrollment matching the budgeted 2,194 students, noted lower‑than‑expected kindergarten numbers and an anticipated Crossroads decline; the board approved the CTE plan and authorized pursuit of grant funding for equipment and program expansion.
Business manager Marshall Cruz reported the district's enrollment came in at the budgeted figure of 2,194 students for the year. Cruz cited kindergarten enrollment as notably lower than prior projections (district demographer projected as many as 180; preliminary actual count about 142) and said the district is investigating whether families delayed kindergarten entry or relocated.
Cruz said Crossroads' final count was pending and explained an anticipated decline tied to Lake Stevens opening its own alternative learning experience (ALE) program.
Joshua Jensen (JBJ), the new CTE coordinator, presented the district's CTE plan, summarized findings from a Washington Association of School Administrators review and listed priorities for 2025–26: stabilizing programs, supporting new CTE teachers, complying with OSPI course approvals, expanding dual credit/articulation and convening industry advisory committees. Jensen noted last year's grants funded construction‑program expansion and flagged a current grant opportunity for equipment and work‑integrated learning.
Presiding director moved to approve the CTE plan (reviewed under policy '21‑70); Director Carey seconded and the board approved the plan by voice vote. The action enables the district to submit Perkins and related grant applications and proceed with next steps on program implementation. The board also approved routine consent agenda items before adjourning at 7:06 p.m.
No substitute budget actions or staffing commitments were voted on at the meeting; Jensen told the board he will return later in the year with benchmarks and progress reports.
