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Iowa City school board weighs pilot for district‑run before‑and‑after‑school programs at four elementary sites
Summary
District staff proposed a pilot to operate before‑and‑after school programs at Alexander, Garner, Twain and Wood next year in partnership with Neighborhood Centers in Johnson County; board members asked about licensing, childcare assistance eligibility, staffing and impacts on parent‑run programs.
The Iowa City Community School District told its board on Tuesday it is considering a pilot next year that would have the district operate before‑and‑after‑school programs at four elementary schools, with Neighborhood Centers in Johnson County remaining a partner.
Deputy Superintendent Matt Ramey introduced the proposal and said the district wants to test whether taking over operations at Alexander, Garner, Twain and Wood would improve consistency of hours, reduce costs for families and increase program equity. "We have proposed ... the district would begin operating before and after school programs at Alexander, Grant, Twain and…
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