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Parents mobilize $1.4M and launch nonprofit to save Mill Valley transitional kindergarten
Summary
In response to the district's proposed elimination of transitional kindergarten (TK), parents said they have organized to raise funds and formed a nonprofit to preserve TK for 2025–26, while seeking clearer district commitments on locations and enrollment.
Parents and teachers addressed the Mill Valley School District board on Feb. 13 to urge continued transitional kindergarten (TK) for 2025–26 and described an organized, rapid fundraising effort to keep the program running.
Why it matters: District leaders said TK elimination was part of a set of reductions needed to close a budget gap. Parents said TK is a state and county priority and that the district should provide clearer information to help families plan and to guide local fundraising.
What parents told the board - Sidharth Manchanathan said that within weeks parents had mobilized 280 pledges, pledged $1.4…
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