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Board hears surge in pre-K enrollment; administrators to return in June with staffing recommendation
Summary
Administrators reported an atypical increase of about 12 students in 4K enrollment, prompting discussion of whether to add a fourth 4K classroom and possible paraprofessional or teacher hires; the board will review an official recommendation at the June meeting.
District administrators told the board that kindergarten-readiness and 4K registration trends have changed since initial budget planning. Aaron reported that a February projection of 44 four‑year‑old students rose to 56 earlier than expected, a net increase of roughly 12 students; kindergarten and first-grade projections were stable or modestly changed. The enrollment shift has budget and classroom‑configuration implications for the 2026–27 school year.
Staff described options including adding a 4K classroom (which would require an additional teacher in the proposed budget), redistributing an existing 4K teacher to first grade, or adding paraprofessionals to support larger class sizes. Administrators said they will continue to monitor enrollments and plan to bring a formal recommendation to the board at the June meeting on whether to commit to an extra 4K section and related staffing changes.
Board members asked questions about available classroom space, potential reassignments (e.g., converting existing locker-room space into classrooms), and impacts on gym and cafeteria scheduling. Administrators said several options are feasible and that some owner‑purchased items from the 2027 referendum could be repurposed; they emphasized staff will return in June with concrete recommendations tied to verified enrollments.
