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Clinton board hears staff proposal to accept 27 additional NC Pre‑K slots from Sampson County
Summary
District leaders recommended taking 27 NC Pre‑K slots being released by Sampson County Schools to prevent loss of local pre‑K capacity; no formal board vote was recorded.
Clinton City Schools staff told the school board on Feb. 18 that the district is prepared to accept up to 27 additional NC Pre‑K slots that Sampson County Schools plans to relinquish for next school year.
The presenters said Sampson County Schools informed partners it will not continue funding all of its NC Pre‑K slots and that the county may return about 20 slots to the Partnership for Children, a move that could remove those seats from Sampson County entirely. Clinton staff proposed absorbing 27 of the slots to preserve access for local children.
Why it matters: Board members and staff framed the proposal as an effort to keep pre‑K access for children who would otherwise lose seats,…
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