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Board adopts universal pre‑K calendar and approves Head Start collaboration
Summary
The McDowell County Board of Education adopted the 2026‑27 universal pre‑K calendar and approved a collaborative agreement with Coldfield Community Action Partners (Head Start), noting the program’s shared enrollment process and a four‑day week arrangement for some classrooms.
The board voted to adopt the universal pre‑K 2026‑27 calendar and approved a collaborative agreement with Coldfield Community Action Partners (Head Start) to operate universal pre‑K classrooms across the county. Administration explained the district runs a single point‑of‑entry model and the program includes a 4‑day week in some Head Start‑funded classrooms; the board was told the program expects roughly 200 students and that the agreement preserves positions and aligns training and expectations under policy 2525.
During discussion, a board member asked whether admitted children could be refused; administration replied that all four‑year‑olds are accepted through the program (three‑year‑olds without an IEP may be limited if Head Start is full). The motions to adopt the calendar and authorize the collaborative agreement passed by voice vote (5‑0).
