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Parents welcome after-school pilot; board details cost, lottery and eligibility
Summary
Board discussed a pilot expansion of after-school programs in three schools, citing an estimated $480 per participating student and a lottery-based selection prioritizing English learners; parents asked for clearer pickup times and coordination with extracurriculars.
District staff presented a pilot to expand after-school care in Bishop, Lakewood and San Miguel, estimating a per-student cost of about $480 for the pilot cohorts. "Por ahora tenemos unos 480 dólares por cada estudiante," staff said while outlining how the pilot sites were chosen and why a lottery will be used to allocate limited spots.
Parents voiced appreciation but asked for operational clarity. Courtney Jenson, a parent from San Miguel who spoke during public comment, thanked the board and urged clearer guidance: "Estoy muy emocionada, sé que ha sido un gran trabajo... estoy muy emocionada por recibir más detalles," she said, and asked specifically about pick-up times and how the lottery and waitlist will be communicated. Staff said registration will open the first two weeks of February, summer registration will close in June–July 2026, and more communications will be sent to schools and families.
