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Benicia Unified approves CDU childcare fee increases; trustees raise staffing and space concerns
Summary
Benicia Unified approved higher fees for CDU preschool and after-school programs to offset rising salary and benefit costs while aiming to keep CDU cost-neutral to the general fund.
The Benicia Unified School District Board of Trustees approved an updated fee schedule for the district's Child Development Unit (CDU) preschool and after-school programs during the April meeting. District staff said the adjustment is intended to keep the CDU cost-neutral amid rising operating costs, primarily staff salaries and benefits.
Why the increase: CDU program leaders told the board that program rates had not risen for several years while operating costs, especially salaries and benefits, had…
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