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Easton board hears first reading of Policy 2255 as district weighs K–8 partnership with Open Ed
Summary
The Easton School District received a first reading of Policy 2255 and a detailed presentation from Open Ed outlining a K–8 alternative-learning partnership that the district would enroll, report and invoice monthly; Open Ed projects initial local enrollment of 70–80 students and stressed audit readiness and a three-year contract.
The Easton School District board on Monday reviewed a first reading of Policy 2255 and heard a presentation from Grant Hewitt of Open Ed on a proposed K–8 alternative-learning partnership that would allow families to enroll in a home-based, guided program while remaining public-school students.
Erin, the district superintendent, summarized recent enrollment changes and introduced Hewitt as the Open Ed representative. Hewitt described a multi-step enrollment funnel — roughly 125 interest forms locally, a typical conversion rate of about 60 percent, and a conservative local target of 70–80 students for the first year — and said the district would continue to report enrollments to state authorities under Washington law.
Hewitt said Open Ed will invoice the district…
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