Board hears 'reimagining' plan amid enrollment drop; district projects staff, program changes for 2026–27
Acting superintendent Andrea Oates Parchment and the reimagining team outlined enrollment declines (5,795 in 2018–19 to 5,046 now; projected 4,926), staffing adjustments including shared assistant principals and program changes across multilingual, special education and curriculum, and a one-page parent handout timeline.
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Acting superintendent Andrea Oates Parchment and the district's reimagining team presented a multi-faceted plan for the 2026–27 school year that addresses declining enrollment, staffing adjustments and program placement. Presenters showed historical enrollment dropping from 5,795 in 2018–19 to 5,046 students this year, with a projection of 4,926 for next year — a decline the district characterized as roughly 15% since 2018–19.
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