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Parents say district blindsided them on Infant Toddler program changes; board apologizes and offers follow‑up
Summary
Parents and staff at the district Infant Toddler Development Center said they learned of possible restructuring only through informal channels and a late FAQ; the superintendent apologized for communication lapses and promised follow‑up meetings and fuller budget detail at the May 4 presentation.
Parents, teachers and program staff from the district’s Infant Toddler Development Center (ITDC) told the Board of Education they felt blindsided by recent notices about program restructuring and asked for transparent, timely financial details before final budget decisions.
"This conversation is about much more than shutting down ITDC," ITDC PTO chair Dana Thalos said, describing repeated unanswered questions and last‑minute FAQ postings. Multiple staff members said they first learned about…
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