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South Coast ESD superintendent outlines special-education redesign and state funding impact
Summary
South Coast ESD Superintendent Paul Peterson said increased state funding will enhance regional inclusive services and that the ESD is redesigning services for 2026-27 to improve accessibility and cost-efficiency for rural districts; Brookings-Harbor leaders said the district benefits from ESD resources.
Paul Peterson, superintendent of South Coast ESD, told the Brookings-Harbor School Board that recent increases in state funding will bolster regional inclusive services and that the ESD is redesigning service delivery for the 2026-2027 school year to better serve rural districts.
Peterson listed planned changes aimed at improving accessibility and cost-efficiency; Superintendent Helena Chirinian confirmed a positive relationship between the district and the ESD, citing autism resources and technical support as examples of services the district receives. Chair Jay Trost noted that the district has opted out of certain services because of travel distances, underscoring geographic challenges for rural providers.
No action was taken at this meeting on changes to ESD services; the presentation was informational and intended to prepare districts for implementation planning ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
