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HMESD approves becoming a district of choice for 2027-28
What happened
The Howell Mountain Elementary School District Board approved changing HMESD into a district of choice beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, with a desired enrollment cap and behavior and attendance expectations for interdistrict transfers.
Why it matters to families
Beginning in 2027-28, the district may accept students through interdistrict choice rather than serving only its resident enrollment, potentially changing enrollment access and district planning. The minutes say the Board wants an enrollment cap and transfer-agreement behavior and attendance expectations developed.
The evidence
The approved August 18, 2026 minutes record Board approval of district-of-choice status for 2027-2028 and the Board’s direction regarding an enrollment cap and behavior and attendance expectations.
The source
02 - August 18, 2026 Minutes - Howell Mountain.pdfSee the full record for Howell Mountain Elementary School District.
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