Summit School District Faces Declining Enrollment and Tight Budget
Preliminary data shows that Summit School District's enrollment is lower than last year, indicating a continuing trend of declining student population.
Chief Financial Officer Kara Drake presented the preliminary head-count number and related data at a Board of Education meeting on October 23. Drake noted that the data is not final and the district will receive the final numbers later in the year.
We are in a tough conundrum
The preliminary data may not capture every student, particularly high schoolers with incomplete course loads due to advanced credits, and preschool enrollment can cause fluctuations throughout the year.
Author's summary: Summit School District faces declining enrollment and budget constraints.