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Board approves Head Start service agreement and modest budget increase
Summary
The board approved the Head Start/Early Head Start service provider agreement and associated budget for the new grantee year; federal funding increased from $3,619,625 to $3,659,348 while state funding remained unchanged.
The Independence Board of Education approved the Head Start and Early Head Start service provider agreement and the accompanying budget for the new grantee year.
Officials said the agreement mirrors the prior year with no substantial changes to bylaws beyond renaming the policy body (policy council → Family Action Council) and standardizing references to the Head Start director. The federal budget for the Head Start grantee year was reported at $3,659,348, up from $3,619,625 the prior year; state funding levels were unchanged.
Board members who serve on the related committee thanked Head Start staff and Family Action Council members for community engagement and parent leadership. The motion to accept the agreement carried by voice vote.
Next steps: the district will finalize the grantee paperwork and continue partnership with family council representatives to maintain service and outreach for early childhood programs.
