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District told ORCA enrollment remains below pre‑COVID levels; transfers capped at 3%
Summary
Steve Nielsen reported ORCA enrollment exceeded 4,000 students before COVID‑19 and district enrollment remains lower today; he reminded the board that student transfers are subject to a 3% cap and said some families are seeking alternative educational options.
Steve Nielsen presented the ORCA enrollment report and told the board enrollment figures have not returned to pre‑pandemic levels. "Enrollment exceeded 4,000 students before COVID‑19 and remains below that level today," Nielsen said, and he suggested some families are choosing different educational options, including private or alternative programs.
Board members asked clarifying questions about transfers and funding. Nielsen reminded the board that student transfers are subject to a 3% cap. District finance staff later tied ORCA funding movement to a possible supplemental budget next year, describing the shift as effectively a wash but noting the board should be prepared to act if necessary.
