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Centerville schools report 27 families, 31 students affected by homelessness; district stresses transport and enrollment support
Summary
Student services staff reported 27 families (31 students) currently identified as homeless in the district, with 1 unsheltered student, 3 in hotels and 27 doubled up; the district described transportation responsibilities, contracting vetted providers as needed, and quick-enrollment protocols.
The district's student services/homeless liaison reported annual homelessness definitions under the Every Student Succeeds Act and provided current counts and operational details. "We have 27 families that are affected. So still we're at 31 students," the liaison said, and gave a breakdown: "1 that is unsheltered, 3 that are in hotels, and 27 that are doubled up."
The liaison stressed the district's responsibility as the district of origin for transportation to keep students in their educational program. She described transportation challenges when families are dispersed — sometimes requiring contracts with vetted private transportation companies — and said the district will coordinate pick-up locations where feasible to limit excessive travel. "Our transportation department is excellent," she said, but acknowledged long drives when families are living outside the immediate area.
Board members asked whether foster-care placements change district responsibility; the liaison said that if a youth is not yet graduated from high school, the district remains responsible and the staff will work through transitions. The liaison also described district efforts to provide technology help (hotspots) when internet access is a barrier and explained that when enrollment placements change a rapid 24‑hour enrollment process is used to avoid instructional gaps.
The report did not request new funding at the meeting; it was informational and included an offer to work with families and other districts to maintain students' access to school.
