Amy Baugh, principal at the Early Education Center, presented an evaluation of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program and described recent programmatic and staffing changes.

Baugh said Britney King is the PAT coordinator and that the program has shifted from two full-time parent educators to a mix of three part-time parent educators supported by a full-time coordinator who handles developmental and kindergarten screenings. The change is intended to increase scheduling flexibility and availability, including evenings and weekends. Baugh reported 11 families currently on a waitlist and said the administration hopes to add another part-time parent educator to reduce that list.

The presenter described outreach to local child care centers (conducting screenings at each center), creation of a Bitty Bulldog clothing closet for ages birth–5 stocked by community donations, and a holiday celebration that drew about 350 attendees (roughly 90 families). She said the district is exploring retention incentives and flat-rate pay for part-time parent educators, as initial training costs are a primary expenditure.

Trustees asked for clarification and thanked staff for the program’s community engagement. No formal action was required; the presentation was informational.