Slavic, Misty L.
(2019)
Rightsizing a School District Experiencing Enrollment Decline.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
With qualitative and quantitative methods, this dissertation provides a study on Frederick
Wayne School District’s ongoing enrollment decline and includes the application of rightsizing
strategies to guide the district as decisions are being made to support ongoing sustainability. The
most significant findings of this research include the contradiction between stakeholder priorities
for improving the district academic programs and the financial stability of the district. As
stakeholders prioritize adding staffing and varied academic programming, the district continues to
experience ongoing decreases in enrollment, which leads to financial deficits. The outcome of this
study illustrates the need for ongoing communication with stakeholders about the financial
stability of the district and for the district to continue to identify strategies to increase academic
program options while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
The name of the school district and related demographic area names have been changed to
ensure confidentiality of participants in this study.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
30 July 2019 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
20 April 2019 |
| Approval Date: |
30 July 2019 |
| Submission Date: |
22 July 2019 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
134 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
| Degree: |
EdD - Doctor of Education |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
student needs, mental health |
| Date Deposited: |
30 Jul 2019 14:48 |
| Last Modified: |
30 Jul 2019 14:48 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/37155 |
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