During a recent government meeting, significant updates were shared regarding family engagement initiatives, enrollment statistics, and upcoming events within the educational programs.

The meeting highlighted the active involvement of parents in the policy council, with parents campaigning for representative positions by creating signs and banners. This engagement reflects a strong desire for parental participation in decision-making processes, which is expected to enhance community involvement in educational policies.

Enrollment figures were reported positively, with Early Head Start fully enrolled and a waiting list of seven. The Head Start program is processing 80 applications, while 48 spots remain vacant. The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) has 65 enrolled children, with 15 vacancies. Notably, there were no drops reported in any of the programs for September, and average daily attendance reached 90%, surpassing the target of 85%.

In terms of nutrition, the Child Adult Care Food Program served 5,554 meals in September. Support services for children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) are also in place, with recent referrals indicating ongoing support for students' needs.

The curriculum continues to implement the High Scope model, with a new data collection period initiated. Staff training has been conducted to enhance assessment methods, and online lesson plans are now being utilized to streamline educational processes.

Staffing remains a focus, with two lead teacher vacancies and four assistant teacher positions open. However, two teachers are currently being onboarded, which will help fill these gaps.

Looking ahead, several community events are scheduled, including a domestic violence awareness campaign, curriculum night, and a fire safety week with interactive activities for children. The meeting concluded with a commitment to include compliance components in future reports, ensuring transparency and accountability in program operations.