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Levelland ISD approves HeadStart partnership to serve up to 92 Pre-K children

Levelland ISD Board of Trustees · March 24, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a contractual partnership with South Plains Community Action Association's HeadStart program covering March 1, 2025'February 28, 2026, funded under DHHS Grant No. 06CH012152 to serve up to 92 eligible Pre-K children; the motion passed 4-0 with two abstentions.

The Levelland ISD Board of Trustees approved a contractual partnership with South Plains Community Action Association, Inc. (SPCAA)/HeadStart to provide HeadStart services to income-eligible Pre-K children for the grant year beginning March 1, 2025 and ending February 28, 2026.

Superintendent Becky McCutchen presented the agreement and the board recorded that the program would be funded under Department of Health and Human Services Grant No. 06CH012152, Assistance Listing Number 93.600, and would cover services for up to 92 children. Trustee Mike Stafford moved to approve the contract and Trustee Matt Buxkemper seconded. The motion passed 4-0 with Trustee Joyce Johnson and Trustee Kay Franklin abstaining.

The contract establishes a formal partnership to operate HeadStart services under federal grant rules for the 2025'026 program year. The board did not record additional funding breakdowns or site assignments in the minutes. The administration recommended approval and answered trustees' questions during the presentation.