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Monroe special-education enrollment hits record 640; out-of-district tuition rises
Summary
District special-education enrollment reached 640 in November, the highest on record; private tuition spending rose about $266,000 for three complex placements, and officials said an excess-cost state reimbursement is expected in mid–late January to offset the costs.
Jen, a district special-education staff member, told the Monroe School District board that special-education enrollment stood at 640 in November, “which is actually the highest we've ever been.”
The report said 11 students were made eligible in November (six preschool-age) and one student was dismissed from services. District financials show the tuition public line rose by about $2,500, while tuition–private spending increased by approximately $266,000; the presenters tied that jump to placing three students in complex, out-of-district programs, with one additional placement still pending.
Jen said the district’s systemwide transportation line showed a credit of roughly $166,000 from programming changes that will help offset costs. She said the district expects the first installment of excess-cost reimbursement in mid to late January, which should further reduce net spending.
Board members asked whether the district could serve more complex learners in-district. Jen and others on the facility ad hoc committee said a therapeutic day program would reduce out-of-district placements and long-term costs but noted there is currently insufficient space; the committee is studying facility options.
The board took no immediate action beyond accepting the report. The next procedural deadline mentioned was the expected excess-cost reimbursement installment in January.
