Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board reviews Head Start subcontract concern: Infant Welfare Society seeks payment despite underenrollment
Summary
The district discussed a request from the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE), a Head Start subrecipient, to be paid at full funded enrollment while they remain underenrolled. The district has a compliance timeline from the state and said it will present a contract decision for approval on Sept. 29.
Trustees discussed a contract question about District 65’s Head Start subrecipient, the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE). IWSE has capacity to serve 55 children but, staff said, has been underenrolled for an extended period and currently serves fewer children (staff estimated mid‑40s). The Office of Head Start notified the district of non‑compliance in 2023 and allowed time for correction; the state will reassess in November 2025.
IWSE has requested that the district…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
