Washington Central has found itself in a difficult position largely because of its substantial decline in enrollment, which reflects a statewide trend. In recent years, committees made up of school board and community members have debated how to deliver a quality education amid declining enrollment. The two smallest towns in the district, Calais and Worcester, have rejected overtures to close or change their schools. The latest threat came in February, after the Washington Central school board called for school-closure votes in the two towns. The Washington Central school board has said publicly that it has no plans to take immediate action on school closure based on the results of the vote.