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Board warned of surging special-education costs; district used reserves and added staff
Summary
Administrators said out-of-district special-education placements have surged and increased costs beyond the district's control. The Board was told reserves funded facilities work and the district added two special-education teachers and another occupational therapist.
Officials told the Board that special education expenses—especially for out‑of‑district placements—have surged in recent years and are largely outside the district's control. The presentation noted these cost pressures as a major driver of the district's fiscal position.
The Board heard that the district used fund balance reserves for facility investments and to support staffing changes this year, including two special education teachers, an additional occupational therapist (expanding services to 89 students), an additional kindergarten section, and adjustments related to health insurance.
