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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James Minor says greener pastures are ahead for the Metro East school.

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gave the school district a poor rating after a review of its finances, hiring and contract procurement protocols during the last school year. The district says it has already implemented new measures to effectively monitor its finances.

A total of 12,813 students are enrolled at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville — a 7.7% increase since last fall, according to the Metro East campus.

The executive board of the American Federation of Teachers Local 420 unanimously approved a no confidence petition, and it was delivered to school board President Karen Collins-Adams on Monday.

The district is working to boost enrollment and average attendance to regain its full accreditation this school year.

The number of students heading to college is projected to decline after this fall. The financial impact is putting some Missouri institutions at risk.

School boards in the Ferguson-Florissant and Riverview Garden school districts retain most incumbent leaders to bring stability as they navigate financial uncertainty.

A demographic survey commissioned by the school board found the district is projected to lose anywhere from 800 to 1,000 students over the next decade.

The Missouri State Board of Education approved the application for Friendly Academy, a new charter school in St. Louis Public Schools. The decision comes as the school district is consolidating and closing some schools due to low enrollment and expensive maintenance on older buildings.

Hundreds of students in the Hazelwood School District were not enrolled in classes this school year. Parents say officials told them this week they must reregister their children, which left many frustrated. The district said it switched enrollment systems and is experiencing technical issues.