Enrollment above target

Business Services Executive Director Ted Cohan reported September’s enrollment figures  are above the 5710 FTE target the district set for its 2015-2016 budget. The September FTE count rests at 5688, but this figure does not include Running Start and Alternative Education Program (AEP) students attending classes at Walla Walla Community College.

Running Start and AEP typically draw approximately 150 FTE students, which would put the district comfortably over its beginning year target. Cohan said the October count is a more accurate reflection of the enrollment picture for the year. He said he will closely monitor enrollment counts each month for the rest of the school year, but is optimistic the district is on solid footing regarding enrollment.