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Buncombe County committee votes to extend current early‑childhood grants for one year
Summary
A Buncombe County committee voted to continue current early‑childhood grant awards at existing levels through June 30, 2026, allowing staff to reallocate any unused funds later through a condensed process; providers told the panel that timely funding is critical for staffing and school‑year planning.
A Buncombe County early‑childhood grants committee voted to continue funding existing grantees at their current award levels through June 30, 2026, and authorized staff to reallocate any unused funds later through a condensed application process.
Committee members said the step was intended to preserve program stability while staff gathers more information about providers’ remaining needs. “Having reliable funding in place before the school year allows us to staff, prepare instructional models, and anticipate everything to come with an academic year,” said Betsy Stackslider, director of the Buncombe County Schools Learning Labs.
The vote followed a period of committee discussion about three timing options: (a) extend current awards through June 30, 2026; (b) run a condensed competitive application and make new awards to start in the fall; or (c) combine a short extension with…
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