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Region 15 enrollment at a low point; district cites staffing gaps and kindergarten waiver uncertainty
Summary
Superintendent Carrie Smith told the Regional School District 15 board that October 1 enrollment — the state'snapshot used for budget calculations — is at the trough of a long decline and is projected to flatten with slight growth over 10 years. The district reported roughly 20 paraeducator openings, one unfilled high-school math position, and uncertainty about how a potential universal pre-K would affect capacity.
Superintendent Carrie Smith presented the district's October 1 enrollment snapshot and told the board the decline that began in 2015'2016 has reached a low point and is expected to stabilize with modest growth over the next decade. "October 1 is the official state snapshot date," Smith said, noting that that date drives average daily membership (ADM) counts used to calculate town budget obligations.
Smith outlined staffing details tied to those enrollment numbers: the district added six paraeducators in the budget but still lists about 20 paraeducator…
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