Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Claim Your Spot

Get email alerts on the Enrollment Finance topic

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

ORCA report: enrollment still below pre-COVID levels; district may need supplemental budget

Santiam Canyon School Board of Directors · June 10, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

ORCA-presented enrollment data shows district enrollment remains below pre-COVID highs of more than 4,000 students; the business manager said that an ORCA-related funding change may trigger a supplemental budget next school year but that the effect 'works as a wash.'

Steve Nielsen presented the ORCA report and told the board that Santiam Canyon's enrollment exceeded 4,000 students before the COVID-19 pandemic and remains below that level today. He said some families are seeking different educational options and reminded the board that student transfers are subject to a 3% cap.

Nichole Cooper, the business manager, told the board there is a possible need for a supplemental budget next school year related to ORCA enrollment funds, but she characterized the change as "a wash" with the district's accounting of revenues and expenditures. The board discussed enrollment trends and the effect on planning for the coming year.

CivIQMessage your representative