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Presenter flags rising special‑education costs, maps staffing after Presswood closure
Summary
Presenter said special‑education contributions are estimated to rise (~$71,000) and that staffing and nonpublic school placements were being reconciled after the Presswood closure; staff estimated about 32 nonpublic placements next year (two fewer than current).
District staff told trustees that special‑education spending pressures increased and that staff had worked with Troy (director of special education) to reconcile staffing and nonpublic school placements after the closure of Presswood. "We believe there's about 32 [nonpublic school placements] for next year, which will be 2 less than we have currently," the presenter said, while noting the district will budget contingencies because placements can increase during the year.
The presenter also said some special‑education contributions will rise by about $71,000 for the current budget year and that staff are evaluating staffing ratios (RSP, special day class) to align services with best practices. Trustees asked for more granular figures; the presenter said comparative spreadsheets and closing numbers will be included in the June exhibits and that she will not be present at the June 11 hearing but will return June 18 to present the adopted budget.
