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Board hears that 470 students open enroll out of district while 143 open enroll in
Summary
Finance director Paul Durbahn reported grade-level shifts and transfer patterns: 470 students open enrolled out of Albert Lea while 143 open enrolled in; charter and non-public schools account for small but measurable ADM shares.
Paul Durbahn summarized student migration patterns affecting grade-level enrollment. "Approximately 470 students open enroll out of the district, while 143 open enroll in," he said, and reported charter schools account for 22 average daily membership and non-public schools for 172.
Durbahn said the district has seen enrollment gains in sixth, eighth and ninth grades primarily from families moving into the district, but a notable drop before 11th grade often tied to students transferring to online or alternative programs. The board discussed the need to better understand the reasons for transfers as part of planning retention and recruitment strategies.
