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Committee discusses 2026–27 enrollment targets and joining Cohort 3 of early childhood special education
Summary
The committee heard staff recommendations on enrollment targets for 2026–27 and a proposal to join Cohort 3 of the Early Childhood Special Education Transition; both items drew member support and are scheduled for formal votes at the next meeting.
The Superintendent, Aaron Townsend, presented staff recommendations for enrollment targets for the 2026–27 school year and answered committee questions about possible tuition changes.
Committee members asked what circumstances would justify a future tuition increase. Townsend said a tuition increase could be considered if substantive increased costs arose from tuition students, such as a need to hire additional staff. There were no amendments to the recommendations; the committee agreed to place the enrollment targets on the agenda for formal approval at the next meeting.
Townsend also presented a proposal for Chebeague Island Public Schools to join Cohort 3 of the Early Childhood Special Education Transition. Committee members indicated support for joining the cohort. That proposal will be listed on the next meeting agenda for a formal vote.
Both items were discussion-stage decisions at this meeting; the committee did not take final votes on enrollment targets or cohort participation on Dec. 9.
