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Committee reviews $5.84 million Head Start baseline grant; staff report no questions
Summary
A district representative presented the annual Head Start baseline grant of $5,837,376, covering 26 classrooms, 69 full‑time and about 35 part‑time positions; committee members had no substantive questions and the item moved forward.
A representative for the district’s Head Start program told the committee that the district plans to submit the annual Head Start baseline grant, totaling $5,837,376, for approval.
The representative (identified in the record as 'Stman') explained that roughly $5.78 million of the total is for operations and about $56,225 is allocated for training and technical assistance. The grant will continue to support 26 classrooms and is tied to contracts supporting comprehensive services for children and families; the program supports 69 full‑time and approximately 35 part‑time positions.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about the scope (the representative confirmed the totals and the classroom count) and had no substantive objections. The item was moved forward to the full board as part of the package the committee voted to send for full board consideration.
Provenance: presentation and discussion are recorded beginning at SEG 155 and concluding at SEG 176.
