September 14, 2026 - Discussion Agenda & Adjournment

The September 14, 2026 LexRich5 Board meeting included a presentation on the 10-day enrollment report. District enrollment was 15,468, down about 478 students from the prior year. Staff cited statewide shifts toward charter, private, and homeschool options, declining birth rates in district ZIP codes, rising housing costs, and student transfers as contributing factors. Board members asked for follow-up analysis of grade 10-to-11 cohort declines, special-education needs, and enrollment trends by school cluster; staff reported that intensive special-education needs have increased even as total special-education enrollment dipped slightly year over year.

The board discussed the budget implications of enrollment declines, including limited ability to reduce staffing while maintaining class sizes and services. Staff said salaries and benefits account for 89% of the operating budget, and members noted rising costs and changes in state funding. The transcript identifies no contract awards, bids, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity. A motion approving the State Board of Education model code of ethics and effective board governance on first reading passed 6–0.