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Board keeps resident release and nonresident acceptance slots at current level for 2026–27

North Wasco County School District 21 Board of Directors · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Board approved the annual resident release and nonresident acceptance slot requests for 2026–27, keeping the same number of release slots as last year; all slots were filled and some incoming transfers requested, and one director voted no over enrollment/funding concerns.

The board approved the Resident Release & Nonresident Acceptance Slot Requests for the 2026–27 school year at its Feb. 19 meeting, maintaining the same number of release slots as the prior year.

Board discussion noted that all available release slots were filled this year and that some incoming transfer requests were received. The process allows families to be placed on a waitlist or to apply for hardship transfers that require approval from both districts and specific criteria. Director Polehn asked about increasing the number of release slots but raised concerns that doing so would reduce district enrollment and associated funding; the board maintained the existing number of slots.

Director Aparicio moved approval; Director Jones seconded. The motion passed with one 'nay' recorded for Director Polehn.