Board hears enrollment dip, student honors and safety concerns at Douglas High
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Summary
Board heard that enrollment and ADM are slightly down (enrollment ~3,505; ADM ~3,305), celebrated student scholarships and competition wins, and discussed gaps in athletic medical coverage and dark parking-lot lighting used for events.
At its meeting the Douglas Unified School District board received an enrollment and activities update that combined student achievements, a small enrollment decline and safety concerns tied to extracurricular activities.
Student representative Sareeb told the board Douglas High School students had recent successes: QuestBridge matches and scholarship semifinalists, sports placings and upcoming CTE and DECA events. When asked, he said he had applied for QuestBridge and was separately accepted to Vanderbilt University with a full scholarship: “I found out the last week of school ... that I got accepted with a full ride,” the student representative said.
District staff reported total enrollment of about 3,505 (including preschool) and an average daily membership (ADM) near 3,305; December data showed 20 withdrawals and 11 enrollments. HR staff said the district still has several unfilled positions: two elementary, two middle-school and one high-school vacancy, and noted there were no applicants for an athletic trainer position.
Board members raised concerns about medical coverage for athletic events. Coaches and staff said fire department personnel respond “as needed” and one district CTE teacher who is EMT-certified provides on-site first aid; administrators agreed to follow up with the fire department to improve scheduling and communication for event coverage. One board member emphasized that consistent coverage is important for student safety and said the district must explore better arrangements.
Trustees also pressed staff about parking-lot lighting across from the gym used for game parking; staff said the lot is city-owned and they would coordinate with municipal officials. Board members noted lighting upgrades would require funding and that coach and volunteer schedules aim to keep students supervised until they leave the campus.
The updates were provided as information; no board action was required on the enrollment report or the safety follow-up at the meeting.
