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Cyber enrollment climbs; board told state-driven costs strain district budget
Summary
Administrators reported cyber enrollment rose from 35 students in August to 62 by year-end (about 49 outside students), a district cost driver that business staff said is governed by state rules and not under local control.
Administrators told the Marion Center Area School Board on June 16 that cyber program enrollment increased significantly over the school year and is contributing to budget pressure.
Mr. Peterson reported that the district started the school year with about 35 cyber students and ended with 62, noting approximately 49 are outside cyber students. Business Manager Mr. Martini said the district "has no control over Cyber costs, the state governs what the district is responsible to pay," identifying the cyber program as one of the largest cost drivers in the draft budget.
Board members discussed cyber costs alongside other major expenditures—healthcare, special education and electricity—while considering where cuts could be made if revenue is insufficient. The transcript shows presentation and discussion of enrollment figures and policies but no board action specifically changing cyber program obligations at the June 16 session.
