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District recommends closing special-education open-enrollment slots to out-of-district students
Appleton Area School District Board of Education · January 27, 2026
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Summary
District staff recommended closing most special-education program spots to incoming out-of-district open-enrollment applicants citing workload-capacity and program ceilings; the board approved the recommendation by roll call.
District administration recommended that Appleton close most special-education program slots to out-of-district open-enrollment applicants for the 2026–27 window, while keeping regular open-enrollment designations open for general education.
Amy Steiner, executive director of special education, explained the methodology:…
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