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Board denies interdistrict enrollment exception; trustees debate transfer policy and class‑size risks
Summary
The Seaside School District board denied an elementary interdistrict enrollment exception requested by Casey Admire and engaged in wider discussion about whether to open limited transfer slots to address declining elementary enrollment while protecting class size and fiscal stability.
The board voted to deny an enrollment exception requested by Casey Admire for elementary school enrollment. The motion to deny carried after discussion about enrollment declines, class-size impacts, and fiscal consequences for the district if nonresident students are accepted.
Trustees debated a broader policy question: several members suggested exploring a limited pilot that would open a small number of interdistrict transfer seats (examples discussed included five seats) to respond to community housing pressures, while others urged caution, arguing policy changes can create precedent and fiscal strain if levy revenues are not secured.
"If we change policy and we do open a certain number and then we get many more students that want to come in, and the levy doesn't pass, what do we do then? Do we start having to cut teachers because we've accepted so many?" one trustee asked, urging caution. Staff said building administrators set recommended transfer numbers in collaboration with teachers and that the high school historically absorbs transfers more easily because of program availability.
The board asked staff to consider a policy work session and to reassess these decisions after the levy/projections are clearer.
