After two days of instruction, Orange Beach City Schools has recorded a 17% increase in enrollment when compared to K-12 enrollment figures denoted in the separation agreement dated May 2022 and a 12% increase over last year’s enrollment. Orange Beach City Schools is currently serving 1,250 students; this number is inclusive of two preschool units.
During the regular meeting of Orange Beach Board of Education, members unanimously approved the employment of an additional kindergarten and third-grade teacher to accommodate this increase. Members and Superintendent Wilkes also discussed adding elementary physical education aides. Wilkes stated that the school system will immediately conduct a search for two physical education aides.
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