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District announces new pre‑K program; provider reports 120 families expressed interest
Summary
A pre‑K provider told the board it has 120 interested families and plans open enrollment at month’s end, with classrooms to open in October at several district sites.
A pre‑kindergarten program that the board approved has begun enrollment outreach and reported strong initial interest, the board heard. A program representative said the operation has arranged parent‑information sessions and expects to open classrooms in October.
“We have hit the ground running,” the representative told the board and said that, as of the previous day, 120 families had expressed interest. The program expects to run one classroom at South, one at North and two at West, with the West sites intended to serve students from nearby campuses as demand requires.
Why it matters: The district has previously offered a special‑needs pre‑K but has not had the broader inclusionary pre‑K the new operator proposes. The representative stressed a focus on “connection before content” and said parent sessions will explain collaboration, enrollment and expectations.
Program details and timeline: The operator has scheduled two parent meetings next week for introductions and enrollment guidance and expects to begin open enrollment at month’s end so classrooms can open in October, pending final administrative steps. Board staff said the new pre‑K will expand inclusion opportunities for children with disabilities alongside general‑education pre‑K students.
Ending: Board members welcomed the program and were briefed on site locations. Staff said more enrollment information will be distributed via district media platforms and local outreach.
