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EMS ISD proposes limited open enrollment window to add students and revenue; trustees raise athletics and fairness concerns

Eagle Mountain‑Saginaw Independent School District Board of Trustees · April 23, 2026
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Summary

District leaders proposed a criteria‑based limited open‑enrollment program (application May 4–June 4) to boost enrollment and revenue. Staff recommended academic, attendance and discipline criteria; trustees pressed for protections for in‑district students and for clearer athletic eligibility and implementation procedures.

District administrators presented a proposed limited open‑enrollment program designed to accept a controlled number of nonresident students into Eagle Mountain‑Saginaw ISD as a revenue and enrollment strategy.

The presenter said the program would be criteria‑based, assessing applicants on grade‑level performance, attendance and disciplinary history, and where appropriate, standardized assessment records. The proposed application window for out‑of‑district applicants is May 4 through June 4, with intra‑district transfer windows remaining on the district's…

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