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Board discusses options after county trims pre-K funding; staff urges consolidation and Title I carryover to protect slots
Summary
New Hanover County Schools staff said the district must protect 540 pre-K slots already promised to families after county commissioners reduced local funding that had supported six classrooms (about 12 teachers and 108 seats).
New Hanover County Schools staff told the board during the agenda review meeting that they have promised 540 pre-kindergarten slots to families for the coming school year and are weighing responses after county commissioners cut funding that would have supported six pre-K classrooms (about 12 teachers and 108 seats).
Superintendent (Dr.) Barnes said the district’s priorities are to honor the 540 committed slots, minimize disruption to families and staff, make financially sustainable decisions and preserve relationships with the county and community. Barnes described seven…
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