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After Shared Visions denial, district outlines plan to sustain three‑year‑old preschool using at‑risk and special‑education funds
Summary
Following a denial of Shared Visions grant funding, Superintendent Mike McGroy and finance staff proposed expanding the district’s use of at‑risk dollars, flex/categorical carryovers and special‑education funding for three‑year‑olds on IEPs to sustain free three‑year‑old preschool on an ongoing basis; board members asked for assurances that other programs would not be cut.
Superintendent Mike McGroy told the board the district did not receive the Shared Visions grant that would have supported free three‑year‑old preschool and that staff had explored alternative, ongoing funding sources.
"To say that was a disappointment is a huge understatement," McGroy said, describing the district’s efforts to explore appeals and other funding streams. He said the appeal process was procedural and not likely to alter the outcome.
John explained the alternative…
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