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Stafford superintendent reports surge in first‑day enrollment, credit rating uptick
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Stevens told the joint meeting that 3,379 students attended the first day—about 200 more than last year—and that the district's first rating moved from a C to a B; staff praised principals and transportation for a smooth start.
Superintendent Dr. Stevens opened the board portion of the joint meeting with a brief update on the district's first day of school, reporting 3,379 students were present—roughly 200 more than at the same point last year—and that staff handled enrollment and transportation effectively.
"We ended up with 3379 kiddos," Dr. Stevens said, adding that principals and transportation staff did a "tremendous job." He reported 815 bus riders this year (versus a high of 879 previously) and noted only one teacher vacancy remains. Dr. Stevens also announced the district's first rating improved from a C to a B, and he thanked staff for stabilizing finances that helped produce the positive rating feedback.
Trustees and councilmembers congratulated staff and discussed next steps for publicizing the increase; staff said formal rating documentation would be released in coming days and that they would email the council with additional material.
