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Board receives Head Start semiannual report; approves one Head Start educational support hire funded by budget reclassification
Summary
KUSD presented its Head Start semiannual informational report showing 389 enrolled children and compliance with grant standards. The board approved reclassifying indirect funds to pay for a 1.0 FTE educational support professional at an amount read in the meeting as $82,000.310.
Kenosha Unified presented the semiannual Head Start report and approved a budget reclassification to hire one educational support professional for the Chavez Head Start site.
Head Start staff said the program continues to meet federal requirements and operates at eight locations with 17 classrooms offering 25 sessions (nine full‑day and 15 half‑day sessions). "We have 389 total children. 330 are federally funded. 59 are state funded," presenters reported. They also described two program goals: social‑emotional competence and family empowerment.
Because the district’s indirect cost rate decreased, staff recommended reclassifying funds (line 82310) to create a 1.0 FTE educational support professional position to serve the Chavez Head Start building. The motion to approve the position was made and seconded in open session. The amount stated during the motion was read as "$82,000.310." The board approved the hire by voice vote.
Why it matters: Head Start is federally funded and subject to grant rules; maintaining staffing and compliance affects availability of services for enrolled families and future grant reporting.
Board discussion and next steps: Board members asked clarifying questions about enrollment trends and program monitoring. The district listed implementation steps: reclassify costs, post the 1.0 FTE position, and update the Head Start grant budget and federal reports.
Votes at a glance (Head Start item) - Approve reclassification to fund 1.0 FTE educational support professional for Head Start Chavez: motion by Dr. Price; seconded by Miss Stevens; approved (voice vote).
