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Board considers whole-grade sharing options and flags possible fall referendum
Summary
The board reviewed a chart of open enrollment over five years and discussed whole-grade sharing configurations (9–12 or 7–12), logistics including staffing and transportation, and whether sharing would address the district deficit or require a smaller referendum in the fall.
During committee-level discussion preceding the June 4 special board meeting, District Administrator Nancy Popp provided the board with a chart showing open enrollment numbers for the past five years to inform conversation about whole-grade sharing.
Board and committee members discussed potential grade spans for whole-grade sharing—whether to share grades 9–12 or expand to 7–12—and whether some students could attend partner districts while others remain if space or program needs differ. Members noted whole-grade sharing raises multiple logistical concerns including staffing (both teachers and support personnel), utilities, transportation and classroom space. The committee emphasized whole-grade sharing should serve as a step toward a longer-term consolidation plan and cautioned that even with sharing a smaller referendum in the fall might still be necessary to address the district deficit.
No vote or formal commitment to a particular configuration was taken at the special board meeting; conversation occurred at the committee meeting earlier that evening and will inform future work and potential voter outreach.
