Key Takeaways: Transfer student policy was discussed. The board was asked to vote to keep the current transfer practice with TSC unchanged for the 2026-2027 school year. The board voted 4-3 to postpone this decision to the February meeting because community focus groups on the topic were scheduled to begin the next day and theContinue reading “January 12, 2026 Summary”
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December 8, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: The transfer policy and referendum survey received over 800 responses. Community forums on these issues are scheduled for January, with planning underway and dates to be announced. A consultant presenting community input on the Happy Hollow facility reported strong support for keeping the site, with interest in expanding its use for flexible, multi-purposeContinue reading “December 8, 2025 Summary”
November 10, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: State funding cuts will reduce school revenue over the next several years. Our financial consultant recommended asking voters to increase the referendum property tax rate to make up this shortfall. There was a discussion and public comments about the upcoming board decision on the transfer student policy. The board approved a new anti-bullyingContinue reading “November 10, 2025 Summary”
October 6, 2025 Summary
Key Takeaways: Four community members each spoke in opposition to an open enrollment or lottery-based transfer policy, citing concerns about fairness, resource strain, safety, and long-term financial and community impacts. They each urged the board to prioritize resident families, maintain the district’s closed boundaries, and improve transparency and public input before making any policy changes.Continue reading “October 6, 2025 Summary”