District to open first pre-K classrooms Monday with NC State grant support
Summary
Board was told the district will welcome its first pre-K students Monday in two classrooms (West and South), a program supported by a grant from NC State 'for up to $350,000 over five years'; classrooms each have capacity for 20 students and staff described operational staffing plans.
Speaker 1 announced the district will welcome its first pre‑K students on Monday, with one classroom at West and one at South. The speaker described a mini discovery center set up in the classroom and encouraged board members to visit.
The program is supported by a grant provided through NC State, described in the meeting as 'for 350,000 up to $350,000 for 5 years.' Speaker 1 said each classroom can accommodate up to 20 students and indicated that seven staff will be up to help to make the program fully operational. The speaker expressed excitement about the program after more than a year of preparation.
Board members congratulated staff on the work to stand up the classrooms. No formal board action was recorded beyond the announcement and expressions of appreciation.
