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District proposes moving RISE special‑education sections from Devonshire to Highland to address capacity
Summary
Superintendent proposed relocating two RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education) sections from Devonshire to Highland for next year because Devonshire is at capacity; administration said it will notify and work with impacted families on placements and orientation.
The superintendent told the board that program growth and building capacity make it difficult to continue housing both RISE special‑education sections at Devonshire. "Given both programming changes as well as just the enrollment in itself, the opportunity is there for a shift of that program location from Devonshire to Highland," the superintendent said, recommending the relocation for next year.
The superintendent said RISE began with about six students in 2021 and has grown significantly; current section sizes at Devonshire are about 10 and 9 students, and capacity constraints mean some program sections would be better located at Highland, where space is expected to be available. Administration emphasized family communication: an initial notification would be followed by individual placement conversations and orientation prior to spring break. The recommendation also includes expanding Old Orchard sections from one to two where feasible.
Board members asked whether enrollment accounting would shift if program location changes; the superintendent said placement reporting (serving school versus homeschool) would be checked and follow‑up provided. No final action was taken; the item was presented for awareness and planned next steps in communication.
