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Minnewaska board approves merger with Lakes Area Enrichment Center, sets $100,000 fundraising goal
Summary
The board approved merging district services with the Lakes Area Enrichment Center to preserve local childcare and endorsed a community-driven goal to secure $100,000 in annual pledges by March 30, 2025 to cover a projected deficit.
Minnewaska Area Schools voted Nov. 18 to merge district childcare services with the Lakes Area Enrichment Center (LAEC) to address a local childcare shortage. Administration described a projected annual deficit (amount not specified in the minutes) and proposed a community partnership model to sustain the program.
As part of the approval, the board endorsed a fundraising target of $100,000 in annual pledges to be secured by March 30, 2025 from local businesses, organizations, government agencies and individuals. The board's motion to approve the merger and support the fundraising approach passed unanimously by roll-call vote.
