Decatur superintendent recommends ending extended day program, cites $2 million annual cost
Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
Superintendent Dr. Clark told the board she recommends discontinuing Decatur SD 61's extended day program because it costs the district about $2,000,000 annually, serves under 10% of K— students and relies on expired COVID funds; she asked the board's consent to pursue vendor partnerships as alternatives.
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Superintendent Dr. Clark told the Decatur SD 61 Board of Education on March 10 that she is recommending the district discontinue its extended day program because it is fiscally unsustainable.
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