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Lynnbrook board schedules March 30 meeting to award UPK provider contracts; district to advertise expansion RFP
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Summary
The board will continue Universal Pre-K for 2026–27, plans contracts with the JCC and Tiny Tikes for about 100 seats, will open an RFP for additional providers, and scheduled a special meeting March 30 at 5 p.m. to consider and award contracts.
The Lynnbrook Union Free School District told the board on March 11 that it will continue to offer Universal Pre-K (UPK) for the 2026–27 school year and expects expanded state funding that could increase per-student support.
Dr. Berman said the district plans to partner with the JCC and Tiny Tikes early-learning center to provide approximately 100 UPK seats next year and will present resolutions awarding those contracts at a special board meeting scheduled for March 30 at 5 p.m. "A resolution will be presented this evening for the board to award these contracts," Dr. Berman said, and the district will advertise an expansion request for proposals the next day to identify additional providers.
Officials said transportation will not be provided, registration will be conducted through an online lottery via the district website, and the application window opens tomorrow at noon. Dr. Berman cited an April 13 application deadline and a virtual lottery on April 23 at 10 a.m.
Administrators said the state executive budget appears to be increasing UPK funding from roughly $5,400 per student to about $10,000 per student, which could affect provider participation and capacity. Any additional contracts identified through the RFP will be brought to the board for consideration at the March 30 special meeting.
What's next: The district will post the RFP for additional UPK providers, accept lottery applications through April 13, and hold the virtual lottery April 23; the board will vote on the contracts at the March 30 meeting.
