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Tri‑Creek’s virtual academy reports enrollment gains and modest net revenue
Summary
Presenters told the board the Red Devil Virtual Academy had 79 students last year, reported early approvals and 13 new Tri‑Creek enrollments for this year, and said the program generated roughly $106,000 net for the district last year.
School staff gave the board a detailed briefing on the Red Devil Virtual Academy, including enrollment trends and finances. Presenters said the program ended last year with 79 students, that the first round of approvals this year produced 64 applicants, and that about 60–70 students are expected at startup; they noted 13 brand‑new students have enrolled so far, eight of whom are in‑district.
"Of the 79 students, ... the virtual program alone earned Tri Creek just shy of 106,000," one presenter said, emphasizing that credits earned are Tri‑Creek Lowell High School credits and that many virtual students who succeed can still participate in athletics and activities. Presenters also described monitoring tools, an attendance policy requiring at least one weekly login to be marked present, use of the EdOptions platform, and planned parent informational meetings to improve onboarding.
Board members asked about special‑education services and monitoring. Presenters said IEPs and accommodations are provided in the virtual setting and stressed that program administration required more staffing than initially expected.
