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Parent urges clearer transition plan as Boys & Girls Club to take over Pioneer after‑school program
Summary
A Pioneer parent said families were not given adequate notice about the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro taking over after‑school services and asked the district for a clear transition plan to minimize student anxiety.
Ryan Waters, a parent and former Pioneer participant, addressed the board about agenda item 12.T and said many parents felt they were not given adequate opportunity for public comment on the plan to have the Boys & Girls Club of San Leandro run after‑school programming at Pioneer and SERS.
Waters said parents are unsure why the transition is scheduled at the end of the calendar year instead of the end of the school year, and he asked the district for a clear transition plan and a smooth handoff to the new provider to minimize anxiety for students. He also said the community values the existing after‑school staff, who are local and have relationships with students.
Why it matters: After‑school programs provide continuity and support for students; parents raised concerns about timing, notice and the potential loss of staff with local ties. The board did not take action on the comment itself at the meeting; no new timeline or staff assignment was announced publicly for the transition.
Next steps: The record shows the concern was entered into the meeting public record; parents and the board will need a formal transition plan and communication schedule, which were not provided during the meeting.
