The School District of Milton's ICCSS committee reported that most special-education programs in the district are at capacity and recommended keeping the current caseload ratio caps for the upcoming school year.

Whitney, who led the committee briefing, said the committee reviewed historical caseload data and projections tied to the board's policy on open enrollment for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). "Last year we had 86 initial evaluations for special education and only 13 of those initial evaluations did not qualify for services," she told the board. For early childhood, Whitney reported 57 evaluations last year with seven not qualifying.

The committee noted the district currently has 41 open-enrolled students receiving special-education services, which Whitney said equals about 9.3% of the open-enrollment population. Using a rollover projection plus an allowance of three move-ins and new referrals, the committee concluded there is no available space in district special-education programs except for one space at the high-school level (guided flight/SOAR) for students with more intensive needs.

Board members asked how a single available slot would be allocated and how families would be informed about limitations. Whitney replied the district follows the caseload- and staffing-based process in policy and that the policy includes a waitlist process if multiple requests are received.

The committee framed this meeting as informational; the board was told a formal vote on any policy adjustments will be scheduled at a subsequent meeting.