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Elma enrollment edges down; finance reports reserve ahead of projected decline
Summary
Staff reported a small enrollment decline (about 10 FTE) with total district enrollment around 1,500–1,600 including alternative programs; finance said reserves sit at about $5.6 million but forecast declines tied to enrollment, with auditors on site from a different jurisdiction.
District staff reported a modest enrollment decline, down roughly 10 full-time-equivalent students, while total enrollment including alternative programs was reported in the 1,500–1,600 range. Members noted an unusually large 10th-grade cohort while 12th-grade enrollment has held steady.
Finance reported a balance of about $5.6 million (the transcript does not specify whether that number refers to a particular fund) but said projected drops in enrollment will reduce revenues and could lower balances over the coming year. Staff explained that expenditures—particularly salaries—drive budget pressures and that auditors from Vancouver are conducting an audit using slightly different procedures than the county’s auditors.
Board members requested enrollment projections for the coming year and said they would review proposed numbers with staff in the next weeks to inform budget planning. No budget adjustments or formal fiscal actions were taken at the meeting; staff will return with more detailed enrollment projections and budget implications.
