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Board hears low pre-K, kindergarten enrollments and rules out combining classes
Summary
Administrators reported about six pre-kindergarten students and about 15 kindergarten students; the board discussed and rejected combining the classes on developmental grounds and noted they are pursuing external preschool partnerships.
Administrators told the board the most recent counts show roughly six pre-kindergarten students and about 15 kindergarten students. Board members asked whether the district could combine the two groups; administrators and board members said developmental differences and classroom management made combination undesirable.
The board discussed prior attempts to contract with Head Start and said that option had not worked out because Head Start had closed its local program. Administration said they are exploring other options and will continue active recruitment for pre-kindergarten staff or alternative arrangements so families are served.
Board members and the new principal emphasized the importance of appropriate developmental programming and staffing levels for early childhood classes. The board agreed to pursue multiple contingency plans if the preferred staffing candidates do not accept positions.
