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Superintendent: overall enrollment up but kindergarten counts low for second year

Cascade SD 5 Board of Education · September 8, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Darin Drill reported the school year is 'off to a great start' with overall district enrollment up about 55–60 students, while kindergarten enrollment remains low for a second consecutive year; staff flagged outreach and monitoring actions.

Superintendent Darin Drill opened his oral report by saying "the school year is off to a great start," and noted a minor bus fender bender on the first day involving a grandparent but no injuries to students or drivers. He told the board that, while district enrollment is up about 55–60 students so far this year, kindergarten numbers are low for a second consecutive year.

Board members asked about kindergarten trends and staff outreach. Administration indicated continuing attention to enrollment patterns and local outreach to families; no budget changes were proposed at the Sept. 8 meeting based on current counts. The board asked for follow‑up information and for staff to report any implications for class sizes or staffing at future meetings.