Board approves YMCA partnership to expand after‑school and summer day‑camp services at Godley ISD

The Godley ISD Board of Trustees approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) continuing the district’s partnership with the YMCA to provide after‑school care during the school year and a summer day‑camp hosted at Legacy Elementary.

YMCA representatives told the board the on‑site program served about 95 children this school year and that the organization had awarded nearly $30,000 in scholarships to families who needed assistance. “We have had a great school year here in Godley ISD,” the YMCA presenter said, summarizing the partnership’s on‑site operations and staff support.

Program details: The summer camp schedule will run 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the base weekly fee cited at the presentation was $150. The YMCA noted automatic 25% discounts for families eligible for free/reduced lunch and an additional scholarship process that can cover up to 50% of tuition; the presenters also said a second‑child discount (approximately 10%) is available. The YMCA plans regular field trips and will coordinate with GISD transportation and child‑nutrition for meals.

Why it matters: The MOU provides district parents with year‑round child care options and uses district facilities to increase local child care capacity. District staff said the YMCA’s presence included staff participation at school events and volunteer activities during the school year.

Board action: Trustee Jeff moved approval and Simone seconded; the motion passed unanimously.

Forward steps: District staff said the MOU will be filed and the summer camp registration process will be promoted to families; YMCA staff said they hoped to enroll 60–100 weekly participants and that scholarships will remain available.