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District outlines costs for adding a Nancy Reynolds pre‑K classroom; local budget impact estimated ~$10,000
Summary
Staff estimated a 12‑student pre‑K classroom would cost about $140,000 annually; revenue estimates (NC Pre‑K and DDC funding) would cover most of that amount, leaving an approximate $10,000 local annual impact to be covered from state EIG or local supplements.
Miss Flipping presented estimated costs and revenue for expanding NC Pre‑K services at Nancy Reynolds.
Staff estimated annual operating costs for a 12‑student pre‑K classroom at roughly $140,000, including an average teacher salary with benefits (~$84,000 based on a 15‑year teacher), a teaching assistant with benefits (~$48,000), and an annual snack cost (~$2,000) to maintain required child‑nutrition standards.
On the revenue side, staff said NC Pre‑K funding for nine students over 10 months would be approximately $47,250; if a three‑student Developmental Day Center (DDC) class were included, the DDC revenue could total about $40,500. Additional support would come from the state EIG (032) fund; staff estimated the net local budget impact for Nancy Reynolds at approximately $10,000 annually for supplements, materials, and snack costs. Miss Flipping emphasized these are estimates and depend on attendance and actual staffing levels.
Board members expressed support for the expansion and asked clarifying questions; staff said the district will proceed with previously voted items and come back with any required action.
Next steps: Continue preparing required applications and budget planning; staff will monitor slot attendance and finalize local budget allocations as part of the standard budget process.
