South Range denies open enrollment for IEP students, leaving families scrambling for alternatives

South Range Local School District has denied open enrollment for IEP students in grades 7 and 8, citing capacity limits as the primary reason. This decision, effective for the current school year, has left families scrambling for alternatives. Parents express frustration and concern over the future of their children’s education, with some feeling blindsided by the change. Superintendent Jarred Zapolnik emphasized that adding more students would overload staff and compromise the quality of education.