(10/16 – Updated w/revised upward certified enrollment number) There was mixed news Wednesday evening with regard to the Atlantic Community School District’s Certified Open Enrollment numbers. Superintendent Steve Barber reported during the regular monthly school board meeting, that while all corrections for the Certified Annual Open Enrollment Report (CAR) are due by the end of today (Thursday), the official Certified Enrollment is 1333.32. The district is currently serving 17.05 fewer resident students.

On the other hand, he says there was an increase of 17.80 students, creating a net gain of 86.2 students.

The Superintendent says he’s hopeful that once the pandemic is over, those students who chose to receive their education virtually or in another district, will return to the classrooms in the Atlantic District. Barber reminds parents and the Board that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be virtual this semester, except for IEP meeting at the High School. “In-person mitigation strategies will be followed,” he said.