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Coos Bay SD 9 touts growth in alternative programs and recommends strengthening existing services
Summary
District leaders told the board that demand for alternative education has surged — online enrollment and applications rose sharply — and recommended optimizing existing programs (Destinations, CBD9 online, Little Pirates preschool) rather than opening costly new stand-alone centers.
The Coos Bay SD 9 board heard a comprehensive update on alternative education on Tuesday as district staff recommended focusing resources on expanding and optimizing existing programs rather than creating new, costly standalone sites.
Dr. Crook, who led the presentation, said the district’s alternative-education portfolio — including Destinations Academy, CBD9 online and other hybrid pathways — has grown substantially. "This is our fastest growing area," he said, noting Destinations recorded an 87.5% graduation rate and an online-completion rate of 92% on one platform.
Officials told the board that applications for alternatives climbed from about 341 last year to roughly 505–510 this year. They described the mix of reasons families…
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