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Preston board adopts all-day, every-day kindergarten
Summary
Following parent feedback and discussion of funding and staffing, Preston Joint School District trustees voted unanimously to adopt an all-day, every-day kindergarten schedule for the district (motion by Launa Moser; seconded by Geniel Lyons).
The Preston Joint School District Board of Trustees voted March 19 to implement all-day, every-day kindergarten across the district.
Mrs. Cindy Murray presented parent feedback and summarized concerns about parents who preferred half-day options and funding/staffing needs. Trustees discussed communication and accommodations for families with different needs but concluded the benefits—improved educational outcomes and reduced pressure on teachers—warrant a district-wide change.
Trustee Launa Moser moved to adopt all-day, every-day kindergarten; Geniel Lyons seconded the motion, which carried 5-0 (Chris Jones: Yea; Dax Keller: Yea; Geniel Lyons: Yea; Launa Moser: Yea; Susan Yardley: Yea). The minutes record the board’s recommendation to move kindergarten to a full-day schedule and noted that literacy funding may support hiring additional teachers if enrollment increases.
The board did not record a detailed timeline for implementation in the minutes; the district indicated funding sources for literacy programs may help with staffing. Parents seeking specific scheduling options or accommodations should contact their child’s school.
