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Superintendent: enrollment down just under 3%; board discusses tax referendum and life-safety bond to address pay and facilities
Summary
Superintendent Scott Schwartz reported district enrollment is down slightly (just under 3%); board members discussed teacher pay gaps relative to neighboring districts and requested further information on a potential tax referendum and life-safety bond, including survey and communications costs, before any formal proposal.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Schwartz told the board that district enrollment is down slightly ("just under 3%"), with Central experiencing a larger decline offset by growth at South. He said class sizes and operations remain stable but noted regional enrollment trends show similar declines in neighboring districts.
Schwartz also presented data indicating Gavin teacher salaries remain below those of neighboring districts, creating recruitment and retention challenges. Board members expressed interest in additional information and asked administration to gather survey and communications cost estimates; they agreed to monitor a proposed sales-tax referendum before advancing any tax or bond proposal.
