Beyond the immediate request to add grade 6 in 2026‑27, Cannon Beach Academy’s board and director also floated longer‑term goals during the May 19, 2026 joint work session: adding grades 7 and 8, providing transportation for all students, expanding collaboration with the district’s Special Education department, participating in district professional development, and sharing ELD curriculum. Transportation was acknowledged as complex because students come from across the Seaside SD catchment area, making traditional routing challenging. The parties discussed possibilities like centralized pick‑up/drop‑off locations and noted that the district has sometimes provided transportation when routes align.No decisions have been made on 7th/8th grade expansion or comprehensive transportation services, and costs are not yet defined. This creates a planning window for transportation routing software vendors, charter bus providers, SPED service consultants, and PD providers to help Seaside and CBA model scenarios for small‑school secondary expansion, cost‑sharing structures, eligibility rules, and inclusive service delivery that meet both charter and district goals.

Board requested cost research on transportation options such as centralized pick-up to serve CBA students from across the district.