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Daycare enrollment steady but state funding lapse forces staffing cuts, board hears
Summary
Board members were told the district daycare remains at STARS level 3 with steady enrollment, but state grant funding has ended and staffing reductions were necessary to remain financially compliant.
The board heard that district-run daycare enrollment has remained steady and the program continues to meet STARS level 3 criteria. School officials reported that state grant funding and other external funds have ended, and to remain financially compliant the program reduced staff hours or positions.
The meeting record notes staff are working to maintain program quality despite the reductions; no new funding source was identified at the meeting and board members did not take formal action other than to note the update. The item will remain part of budget discussions going forward.
