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Watertown board tables UPK/“44‑10” allocation decision after sharp public criticism from community providers
Summary
Community-based organizations, parents and county representatives told the Watertown City School District board that recent allocations of UPK and 44‑10 special‑education classrooms cut longstanding provider slots, and the board agreed to table the related agenda item and call a special meeting.
The Watertown City School District Board of Education on Tuesday tabled an agenda item about prekindergarten and 44‑10 special‑education classroom allocations after multiple public commenters said recent district decisions removed classrooms from longtime community partners and will reduce local child‑care capacity.
Those who spoke said the changes will affect local businesses, licensed childcare capacity and continuity for families. “The decisions you are making inside a vacuum…could cost the community my business,” said a public commenter who identified themselves as a community‑based organization representative. The commenter said their program lost district classrooms this year and accused district administration of favoring a newer provider, Little Luke’s.
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