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Board authorizes MCIU leases for Head Start, pre‑K and early intervention classrooms; Abington residents prioritized
Summary
The board authorized facility agreements with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit for Head Start, Pre‑K and early intervention classrooms for 2025–26, with facilities costs of $38,836.88 plus related expenses and a stated priority for Abington residents.
The Abington Board of School Directors on June 10 authorized the administration to enter into agreements with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) to operate Head Start, Pre‑K and early intervention preschool programs in district facilities for the 2025–26 school year.
The motion, read by board member Allen and seconded on the record, authorized facility charges to the MCIU of $38,836.88 plus related expenses and locations for classrooms in the Administration Building and at Bridal West Elementary School. Administration described the authorization as covering three classrooms for Head Start/pre‑K and additional rooms for early intervention programming.
Why it matters: the MCIU partnership places early childhood services on district property and helps expand preschool and early intervention access. During discussion the administration clarified that “our Abington residents are prioritized” for program placements when those classrooms are housed in district facilities.
Board members and staff noted the importance of early childhood and early intervention services for later student success; one board member asked whether Abington students are prioritized over children from other districts — administration responded that Abington residents are prioritized, while children from other districts may attend if space is available. When asked whether funding for Head Start and pre‑K is stable for next year, the administration said, “As far as we know, we're proceeding as if everything is going to, occur and that the funding will be present.”
The motion passed by roll call with all present board members voting aye; Ms. Faizy was excused. Administration was authorized to finalize the lease agreements with the MCIU.
Ending: Administration will execute the MCIU agreements and report back as needed; the board emphasized outreach so residents aware of early childhood options.
