Enrollment growth presents challenges to Cheney schools

Cheney Public Schools enrollment continues to grow, with actual full-time equivalent counts so far exceeding what the district budgeted for back in June.

The increase carries with it challenges, mainly where to put students in overcrowded schools without creating too much disruption. So far, much of that has taken place at the elementary school level and with the three K-5 schools outside of Cheney.

Enrollment figures for September from the district put FTEs at 4,438 students, 78 more than budgeted for in 2016-2017. October figures released last week show district FTEs at 4,487, a growth of 49...