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VAN ISD staff flag enrollment anomalies and increased homeschooling; district to monitor
Summary
Staff reported enrollment anomalies in several grades and said 38 students moved to homeschooling since late May; trustees were told the district will monitor trends and that ESSA funding changes could affect counts beginning in 2026–27.
Speaker 2 reported enrollment anomalies concentrated in grades 1, 4, 8, 10 and 12 and said 38 students in the district had moved to homeschooling since late May. "We had 38 of our students go to homeschool," Speaker 2 said, and staff noted the district will watch the numbers as the year progresses and the first assessment checkpoints pass.
Trustees discussed whether nearby districts were experiencing similar trends and staff said early indications were mixed; staff also mentioned ESSA-related funding options that could affect parental choices beginning in 2026–27 but did not provide definitive counts or funding amounts. The district will revisit enrollment trends and budget implications after initial attendance and assessment periods.
