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School committee approves 5% Little Rangers preschool rate increase amid concerns about staff affordability
Summary
The committee voted to approve adjusted rates for the Little Rangers preschool program (two classrooms at Methuen High School) after debate about impact on paraprofessional staff. The program is self-sustaining, serves about 30 children (mostly staff children), and uses a revolving account.
The Methuen School Committee on Jan. 27 approved an adjusted rate schedule for the Little Rangers preschool program (the vote carried with one no). Member Shabilius moved the motion and Member DeZaglia seconded it; the committee recorded one dissenting vote from Member DeZaglia.
Committee discussion focused on the size and purpose of the program and the effect of a 5% rate increase on lower-paid staff. Member DeZaglia said the proposed increase would be “a lot coming out of a paraprofessional’s paycheck” and expressed concern about the impact on staff.…
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