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After‑school provider Apollo outlines staffing, programming and cost structure to Belleville board
Summary
Apollo After School presented results from its first full year of service in Belleville, describing rapid licensing, expanded pre‑K coverage, higher pay for staff, enrollment growth and a $75,000 revenue share to the district; board members asked about special‑needs accommodations and affordability.
Apollo After School, the district’s contracted aftercare and summer program vendor, presented an overview of its operations in Belleville on Sept. 15, describing how the company launched midyear in February 2024, expanded coverage to all pre‑K schools, and said it pays staff “on average 20 to 25% more” than competitors to reduce turnover.
The presentation, delivered by Apollo founder and CEO Oleg Budokov and district manager Lawrence Vargas, gave the board details about staffing ratios, enrichment programming and pricing. Budokov said Apollo had to get licensed and hire new staff quickly to begin operations on Feb. 5, 2024, and emphasized the company’s efforts to provide structured…
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