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District to temporarily host YWCA pre‑K teacher under one‑year pass-through agreement
Summary
Administration asked the board to allow the YWCA to hire and pay a certified pre‑K teacher through the district for one year so the program can regain Keystone Stars certification; the partnership requires approval by April 30 to meet state recertification timelines.
Dr. Mancuso asked the board to approve a one‑year, pass‑through arrangement with the YWCA so the community partner can re‑open a pre‑K classroom that lost certification after staffing departures. Under the proposal, the district would hire the certified pre‑K teacher and bill the YWCA monthly for salary and related expenses; the YWCA would cover operating costs like breakfast, lunch and cleaning.
Dr. Mancuso said the YWCA currently has about 20 enrolled students and a waiting list, and emphasized the April 30 deadline for state recertification paperwork. "They need to proceed, by April 30 with giving the state that they have a partnership with us," Dr. Mancuso told the board.
Administration and the EYEA president will meet to confirm contractual language affecting long‑term substitute and benefits provisions, given the temporary nature of the role. The classroom would operate 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in the coming year rather than the prior wrap‑around model.
Why it matters: restoring a pre‑K seat reduces child-care burdens for families and helps early‑childhood development; the expedited timetable reflects state recertification rules.
Next steps: board approval was requested to finalize the partnership in time for the April 30 deadline; Ken will prepare monthly billing details and back-up for the agreement.
