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USD 383 reports 60 midyear graduates and an overall enrollment decline of about 200 students
Summary
District staff told the board the midyear graduate count was 60 and the district is down roughly 200 students from last year; staff said many midyear graduates came from the alternative learning program and reminded the board the finance formula allows using the higher FTE for funding this year.
MANHATTAN, Kan.
District staff reported that 60 students graduated at midyear this school year, a notable increase from prior non-COVID years, and that total district enrollment in February is about 200 students lower than the prior year. Enrollment staff said many midyear graduates came through the district's alternative learning ("L") program and that a more detailed program report will be available in early March.
Financial context: Staff reminded trustees that the state finance formula allows the district to use the higher of this year's or last year's FTE for funding this year, which mitigates immediate revenue loss; however, trustees and staff said next year's funding will depend on the higher count at that time and that the district is already evaluating cost offsets.
Next steps: Staff and district leadership will present a full report on the alternative learning program and other enrollment drivers in early March to provide details on trends and potential budget impacts.
