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Board narrows public access during after-school Encore expansion, approves Golden Hill pilot and a subsidized junior-high program
Summary
After a lengthy public comment period, the Fullerton board directed staff to prioritize Encore safety and facilities needs, approved a supervised one-hour 'parent hour' pilot and asked staff to design a subsidized program for highest-need junior-high students; costs and staffing needs were central to debate.
District staff told the Fullerton School District Board of Trustees that rapid growth in after-school (Encore) enrollment requires expanded staffing and clarified campus-access choices for when Encore runs during after-school hours.
"With the January 2026 expansion, we project enrollment to approximately 3,303 students," Jason Chong, district Expanded Learning director, said during the presentation. He said staffing needs districtwide would grow from roughly 162 to about 320 people to meet the expanded demand and maintain program quality.
Staff presented four access options for campuses during Encore hours. Option A would keep campuses closed to the general public until Encore ends at 6 p.m. while allowing vetted Facilitron reservations. Option B would open a supervised, designated area for families for one hour after dismissal (staff estimated $60,000–$75,000…
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