During the April 1s, 2026, School Community Council meeting, officials discussed how decreasing enrollment across the district and state is impacting school funding and teaching positions. Because school funding is based on student enrollment in October, the council reviewed trends regarding Full-Time Employees (FTEs) and projected staffing shortages.
The council reviewed Lakeview FTE trends, noting a decline from 33 FTE in 2021–2022 to a projected 26 FTE for the 2026–2027 school year. A projected 0.75 FTE shortfall is expected next year. To maintain flexibility between Dual Language Immersion (DLI) and traditional classes, the school aims to keep four teachers per grade level.
Staffing discussions included district-funded roles such as special education teachers, administrators, and music teachers, as well as school-funded positions including instructional assistants and behavior aides. Funding for an art teacher is largely supported by BTS, with the school covering 25% of the salary.
Regarding budget allocations, Trustlands funds are estimated at approximately $136,000 and TSSA funds at approximately $174,000. The council discussed prioritizing these funds for instructional aides to support student learning. Specifically, the plan involves using Trust Lands funds for math technology such as IXL, while TSSA funds will address the 0.75 FTE gap and additional aide supervision.
Professional development efforts will focus on strengthening science instruction through arts integration, alongside continued improvements in math and literacy.
The council established proficiency goals for RISE testing, targeting 50% for ELA, 52% for math, and 55% for science. Additionally, the council aims for 80% of students to show growth or proficiency across subjects based on NWEA and Acadience data.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM, where the council will review the Trust Lands Proposal and finalize the School Improvement Plan.
