ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools is seeing a sharper decline in enrollment this school year relative to expectations with nearly 7,000 fewer students than in May, a drop that could cost the district an additional $25 million in funding.
District leaders had projected a loss of about 3,000 students, but Deputy Superintendent Michael Armbruster told the school board Tuesday the actual decline is more than double that.
“It’s important to note this data is based on head count as opposed to FTE, which is slightly different,” Armbruster said. “We’re already collaborating with schools to make sure no school is cut more than necessary, but just needed to make you aware we’ve got a burden to carry right now and we’re working to carry it.”…