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District told no new pre-K vouchers for 2026; board discusses local impact and advocacy
Summary
Administration informed the board that the state will not issue new pre-K vouchers for 2026, which threatens expansion or sustainment of the district’s pre-K offerings for 2026–27; board members urged contacting state lawmakers and the governor to seek restoration of funds.
District administrators told the board they had received official notice that the state will not issue new pre-K vouchers for 2026, which will affect pre-K enrollment and program planning for the 2026–27 school year.
The administrator said, "Wish I could say it was good news, but it does not," and explained the district is reviewing options to sustain pre-K programming. Board members reacted strongly, urging families and residents to contact state legislators and the governor to express support for early childhood funding. One board member framed the change as a political decision at the state level and criticized recent state scholarship expansions for other families while vouchers for pre-K were reduced.
Administrators said they are assessing local options to continue pre-K, but did not present a finalized mitigation plan to the board. The item was informational; no formal vote occurred. Board members asked staff to continue exploring alternatives and to communicate next steps to families as decisions become clearer.
