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The Siuslaw School District is facing a $4.2 million deficit, in part because of the new charter school. Overall declining enrollment means the district may need to consider consolidation in the coming years.
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The Whitmore Academy Charter School is moving closer to the first day of school. Building construction is on schedule, and the school has about 80 students enrolled.
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