Board discusses tightening open‑enrollment parameters to protect class size

Mar 13, 2026

Trustees approved a recommendation to revise open‑enrollment policy for 2026–27 to allow class‑size limits and other disqualifying factors; staff will draft specific class‑size thresholds to return for board review.

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The superintendent recommended updating the district's open‑enrollment policy for the 2026–27 school year to allow the district to set class‑size parameters and certain disqualifying factors (for example, a student with 10+ days of suspension/expulsion). Trustees discussed fiscal implications: accepting a small number of out‑of‑district students can require hiring additional staff and increase costs.

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