Board keeps 15 resident-release slots for 2026–27; one director objects
Summary
The board approved maintaining 15 resident-release slots for 2026–27, keeping the number unchanged and noting filled slots and a waitlist; Director Polehn cast the sole 'nay' vote, citing concerns about enrollment and funding implications.
The North Wasco County School District 21 board on Feb. 19 voted to keep the district’s resident-release and nonresident acceptance slots at the same level for the 2026–27 school year.
Director Aparicio moved approval and Director Jones seconded. Board members noted all 15 release slots were filled this year and some transfer requests were incoming; families denied a slot may be placed on a waitlist or apply for hardship transfers that require approval by both districts. Director Polehn asked whether the district could increase release slots, but board discussion explained that increasing slots could reduce district enrollment and the attendance-based funding that follows students. The motion passed with one 'nay' vote from Director Polehn.
The board’s action preserves current enrollment assumptions for budget planning; staff will continue to process waitlist and hardship requests under existing policy.
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