# Northshore School District School Board Study Session October 26, 2026

The Northshore School District Board’s October 26, 2026 study session focused on recommendations from the Enrollment and Demographics Advisory Committee (EDAC) for responding to declining enrollment and uneven school populations. Staff cited falling birth rates and a loss of about 1,400 elementary students since 2020, and described a target elementary enrollment range of 400–700 students. The board reviewed proposed boundary changes in the north/west and south, secondary-school boundary adjustments, and east-side alternatives that include potential school closures and consolidations. No decision or vote was taken; the scenarios remain proposals for further review and community feedback.

The discussion also covered facility capacity and capital planning. Bond-funded projects at Shelton View and Cook are expected to provide additional capacity, while Arrowhead was identified as having more site flexibility for a possible rebuild than Morland’s; staff said EDAC may recommend Arrowhead for a 2030 bond project. These were planning considerations, not approved procurements or spending actions, and no contract awards, vendors, or specific funding amounts were discussed. The district outlined upcoming analysis and public engagement, including school-based meetings in November and December and town halls on December 1–3; a later public hearing would begin a 90-day feedback process rather than make a closure decision.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Northshore School District School Board Study Session October 26, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL0cOSBh4As) - Northshore School District