Hollister School District trustees might make a decision soon on
the highly contentious policy revision that will limit the number
of interdistrict transfers leaving each year.
Trustees had the item on Tuesday’s agenda, but did not make a
final decision and will meet again March 22. With more than 600
students transferring to other districts, the financially-strapped
Hollister district has experienced continual enrollment declines
that play directly into the amount of funding received
annually.
Hollister School District trustees might make a decision soon on the highly contentious policy revision that will limit the number of interdistrict transfers leaving each year.
Trustees had the item on Tuesday’s agenda, but did not make a final decision and will meet again March 22. With more than 600 students transferring to other districts, the financially-strapped Hollister district has experienced continual enrollment declines that play directly into the amount of funding received annually.
In response to the high number of transfers – making up about 10 percent of the district’s students – trustees in February approved the new policy limiting the number of transfers each year to 1 percent of average daily attendance, or 75 students, whichever is greater. They have not, however, specified whether students currently enrolled in other districts will be exempt from the new rules, or if they will face the likelihood of a school change next year.
