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Pelican Rapids administrators report steady enrollment, special-ed co-op openings and continued study of sixth-grade transition
Summary
District staff reported a slight year-to-date enrollment change to 805 students, openings in special education co-op services, plans for summer programming, and that a proposal to move sixth grade into the high school is under review but not recommended at this time.
District administrators reported enrollment and program updates to the Pelican Rapids Public Schools Board, including current enrollment figures, special education co-op staffing needs and community feedback related to a possible shift of sixth grade into the high school.
The district reported enrollment of 805 students districtwide, down from 809 at the start of the school year (transcript numbers have spacing artifacts but were read as 805 and 809). Administrators described planning for summer academic programming and summer recreation, active recruitment for staff, and a nearly complete roster for summer academic staff. They also noted several field trips and some schedule changes because of weather.
On special education, administrators said the special ed co-op has several openings in speech, mental health and occupational therapy services. Staff assignments for the coming year are being worked out with attention to geographic placement when possible. Administrators also said they received a letter from the teachers union requesting negotiations for the co-op and that negotiations will begin in late summer or early fall.
The board heard a report on a parent–staff community presentation about moving sixth grade into the high school. Attendance at the presentation was reported as roughly 40–50 people; district staff said feedback was constructive and that they will continue analyzing space concerns and options. The administration explicitly stated it is not recommending moving sixth grade into the high school at this time and will continue gathering feedback.
What’s next: The district will proceed with staffing assignments for the special ed co-op, begin union negotiations on the co-op as planned, and continue community outreach and analysis on the sixth-grade transition proposal.
