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Head Start reopens two years after fire; program reports 163 children in 17 classrooms
Summary
Vernon Thompson reported the Head Start building that burned two years ago is operational again; on its first day the program enrolled 163 children across 17 classrooms.
Vernon Thompson, Head Start director, told the council that Head Start began classes and enrollment for the term and celebrated the program’s recovery since a fire two years earlier.
“On day 1, we, enrolled. I think we're full up there in that building,” Thompson said, and later gave a specific count when asked: “163 in the new 1,” she said, and added the program is operating 17 classrooms. Thompson described staff arriving early and families excited to see the reopened facility.
Councilors praised the recovery and thanked staff. Thompson said the reopening followed a recent grand opening and credited many staff and tribal leaders who helped restore the program.
Ending: Thompson was available to answer council questions and confirmed enrollment and classroom numbers during the meeting.
