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Special education caseload grows; staff report increased per‑student needs

Milton-Freewater Unified School District 7 School Board · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The district reported 214 special education students as of Dec. 1, 2025, with 11 additional students added and four new referrals since that date. Staff said overall counts are down year‑over‑year but per‑student needs have increased.

Ami Muilenburg presented the district’s special education report, saying that on Dec. 1, 2025 there were 214 students enrolled in the special education program. Since that benchmark the district has added 11 students and received four additional referrals.

Muilenburg told the board that while the total special education student count is down compared with last year, the level of need per student has increased, placing different demands on services and staff. The board did not take formal action; staff will continue to track referrals and caseload changes.