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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 09-26-2013 - 7ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 26, 2013 SUBJECT: Pre -K Discussion DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administrative Services ATTACHMENT(S): A. Pre -K information for FY 2013 -14 - Chapel Hill — Carrboro City Schools B. Pre -K information for FY 2013 -14 - Orange County Schools C. Draft Minutes from April 25, 2013 Joint Boards meeting regarding Pre -K discussion 1 Action Agenda Item No. 7 PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No INFORMATION CONTACT: Clarence G. Grier, 919 - 245 -2450 Todd LoFrese, 919 - 967 -8211 Pam Jones, 919 - 732 -8126 PURPOSE: To provide updated Pre -K program information from both school systems for FY 2013 -14, and continue discussion of its impact on capacity. BACKGROUND: At the April 25, 2013 Joint Boards meeting, both school systems provided Pre -K program information with respect to their number and types of classrooms, as well as program structure, funding sources, enrollment levels, and staffing levels. Attachments A and B, on tonight's agenda, provide updated information for FY 2013 -14. Also, included for review, as Attachment C, are the draft minutes from the April 25, 2013 Joint Boards meeting regarding Pre -K classroom discussion. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is not a financial impact related to receiving this information. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Boards accept the information and provide feedback and direction to staff. N Attachment A SITE Carrboro Ephesus Eries Was FPG Glemvood McDoO k Morris Grove Ruhlda Northside F Scruggs Seawall LICENSING Licensed licensed Licensed Iecensed Temporary License Ines— Licensed Lkeued Licensed Temporary license licensed l.ieeused Srstem Loyd (EC): Unlicensed' - - Nd. AND TYPE OF PHFB 2 Dual Lanewage PreK 2 Inclusive Prdt 1 Regular P.K 1211 ual - r "e�,nP,e PreK 1 Regular Pnr1C Z Incisive PreK 1 Regular PreK 1 Irclusive PreK 1 Indhrsiye PrdC 1 Inrlusivrc CLASSROOMS 1 Regular PreK 1 Regular PreK ISvstem Level (EC) ]System lesrel (EC) IS stem Lnrcl (EC) 1 rtemlesKl (EC) FUNDING 1 Dual Language classes: Head Inclusives PreK 3: 1 Regular PreK: 2 Dual Language classes: 1 Regular Prc&- 2 Inchhsne PreM I Regular PreK 1 Inclusive PreK 314: Lrchaii- Pre 1 3/4: I hdushre PreK 3/4: 1 Regular PrcK Start Head Start Head Start Head Start Head Start Head Start Head Stan Head Stan Head Start Head Start Head Start NCP.K Tuition NCPreK NCP.K NCPreK NCPreK NCPreK NCPreK NCPolK NCPrdC NCPmK Tinton 1 Pre,K 3142• Exceptional Children Title I Tuition Title I Title I Title I Title I Tuudon Title I Tunon Tuition Regu u IneJUSive PrcK 4: m 7luuon Tuition Tuition Tunition Exceptional Children Twhon, Exceptional Children Head Stan Head Stan Exceptional Children 1 System Loyd (EC): Exceptional Children 1 System Level (EC): NCPneK NC ,rI( 1 System Ind (EC)—Exceptional Child 1 System Levd (EC): Exceptional CltiWmn Title I Title I Exceptional Children Head Stmt Exceptional Child= Had Start Tuition Tuition Head Start Head Start Exceptional Children PR)E-K PERSONNEL Dual Language 3/4: Inclusive 3: Regular PreK 3/4: Dual Language 314: Regular PreK 3N: badusi- 4: Regular PreK 3/4: rndusiee 3N: Inclusive 3/4: Imh aive 3N: Regular PreK 314: Lead Teacher: Shawn Williams Lead Taaclxr Tracy Kirkland Lead Teacher Jobe Wilson Lead Teacher Ginger Aguilar Lead Teacher: Julie Pow en Lcad Teaclur: Cheryl Jobr¢on lead Teadxx: Adri me Nettles Lead Teacher. lance Wamous Lead Teacher Rorcma Wanner Lead Teacher: Joanne Carlson Lead Teacher: Adelaide 7ahrw TA Alomq Grooms TA- Glenda Johnson TA- Whitley Barber TA: Maria Bonilla TA: Sandra Cooper TA- Kay Dixon TA, Ethelda Dyer -Major TA: Mary Pope TA: Charlotte Makoyo TA Raquel Pinrda TA- ChaCoby Dickerson TA. Lim Bennett TA, Tamara Smith TA: Jadoe Parrish TA: Leslie Riley Tk Tona Cox Dual Language 4: Inclusive 4: Dual Language 4: IucMsiee 3/4: System Levd 3N (EC): System Levi 3N (EC): System level 3 /4 (EC): Lead Teacher: Sofa Ramie¢ Lead Teacher: Jenmil'er Allred Lead leacher. Carolina Sarcho Lead Tracb r Martian Morrow Lead Teacher. Leab Waldrop Lead Teacher. Portia Watson Lead Teacher Bonne Hill TA: Christirc Ortiz TA Lisa Corbett TA: Dom Speight TA: Shayla Miller TA Crystal Di is TA, Yolanda Alston Irk Cynthur Currie TA: Akan Farrington TA: Nealry Whitmore TA- Victoria White TA: Hry R nda White TA. Rabin Danis Regular PreK 314: is yalem Level 3/4 (EC): Lead Tender: Ja®lah Moye Lead Tender Sandy Atlry TA. Candy Gomel¢ TA: Am Brassard TA: Della Atwater INFO 116 children in each class 115 child— in each elac2., 113 children CLASSROOM TYPE(Mobih; 3— Inbuildng 2 —Mobile mats 1 —Mobile unit 2 —In budiding 1 —Mobile in 1 —In building(I lrelusive) 1— Inbuildiug 2 —Ise building 2 —In building 2 —In building I— Mobile Unit In Building) 2 —Mabik units (I Jncl, 1 Sys Lyl) Frontier- 1 System feud classes meet 4 hours per day 2 Indicates age range of children -3: 3 year old doss; 4: 4 year old class; 3/4: mixed age thus, 3 mud 4 year olds 3 Indicates 4 slots included for PreK Exceptional Children Students 4 Class sae is limited to 15 in rooms with one bathroom, per health inspeclor. Class size is limited to 16 in other classrooms to provide equitable services 2013 -14 CHCCS Pre-K Classrooms and SAPFO In buildings 13 classrooms In mobiles 7 classrooms Total classrooms 20 classrooms Less "Constructed" Pre-K Rooms 5 classrooms Net absorbed Classrooms 15 classrooms Lost Capacity 1:24 360 students Lost Capacity (&1:21 315 students Notes: e These classrooms were built with the school (1 ea.) and are not considered capacity rooms Schools with a "constructed" pre-k classroom are McDougle, Scroggs, Rasbkis, Morris Grove, Northside PR)E-K PERSONNEL Dual Language 3/4: Inclusive 3: Regular PreK 3/4: Dual Language 314: Regular PreK 3N: badusi- 4: Regular PreK 3/4: rndusiee 3N: Inclusive 3/4: Imh aive 3N: Regular PreK 314: Lead Teacher: Shawn Williams Lead Taaclxr Tracy Kirkland Lead Teacher Jobe Wilson Lead Teacher Ginger Aguilar Lead Teacher: Julie Pow en Lcad Teaclur: Cheryl Jobr¢on lead Teadxx: Adri me Nettles Lead Teacher. lance Wamous Lead Teacher Rorcma Wanner Lead Teacher: Joanne Carlson Lead Teacher: Adelaide 7ahrw TA Alomq Grooms TA- Glenda Johnson TA- Whitley Barber TA: Maria Bonilla TA: Sandra Cooper TA- Kay Dixon TA, Ethelda Dyer -Major TA: Mary Pope TA: Charlotte Makoyo TA Raquel Pinrda TA- ChaCoby Dickerson TA. Lim Bennett TA, Tamara Smith TA: Jadoe Parrish TA: Leslie Riley Tk Tona Cox Dual Language 4: Inclusive 4: Dual Language 4: IucMsiee 3/4: System Levd 3N (EC): System Levi 3N (EC): System level 3 /4 (EC): Lead Teacher: Sofa Ramie¢ Lead Teacher: Jenmil'er Allred Lead leacher. Carolina Sarcho Lead Tracb r Martian Morrow Lead Teacher. Leab Waldrop Lead Teacher. Portia Watson Lead Teacher Bonne Hill TA: Christirc Ortiz TA Lisa Corbett TA: Dom Speight TA: Shayla Miller TA Crystal Di is TA, Yolanda Alston Irk Cynthur Currie TA: Akan Farrington TA: Nealry Whitmore TA- Victoria White TA: Hry R nda White TA. Rabin Danis Regular PreK 314: is yalem Level 3/4 (EC): Lead Tender: Ja®lah Moye Lead Tender Sandy Atlry TA. Candy Gomel¢ TA: Am Brassard TA: Della Atwater INFO 116 children in each class 115 child— in each elac2., 113 children CLASSROOM TYPE(Mobih; 3— Inbuildng 2 —Mobile mats 1 —Mobile unit 2 —In budiding 1 —Mobile in 1 —In building(I lrelusive) 1— Inbuildiug 2 —Ise building 2 —In building 2 —In building I— Mobile Unit In Building) 2 —Mabik units (I Jncl, 1 Sys Lyl) Frontier- 1 System feud classes meet 4 hours per day 2 Indicates age range of children -3: 3 year old doss; 4: 4 year old class; 3/4: mixed age thus, 3 mud 4 year olds 3 Indicates 4 slots included for PreK Exceptional Children Students 4 Class sae is limited to 15 in rooms with one bathroom, per health inspeclor. Class size is limited to 16 in other classrooms to provide equitable services 2013 -14 CHCCS Pre-K Classrooms and SAPFO In buildings 13 classrooms In mobiles 7 classrooms Total classrooms 20 classrooms Less "Constructed" Pre-K Rooms 5 classrooms Net absorbed Classrooms 15 classrooms Lost Capacity 1:24 360 students Lost Capacity (&1:21 315 students Notes: e These classrooms were built with the school (1 ea.) and are not considered capacity rooms Schools with a "constructed" pre-k classroom are McDougle, Scroggs, Rasbkis, Morris Grove, Northside INFO 116 children in each class 115 child— in each elac2., 113 children CLASSROOM TYPE(Mobih; 3— Inbuildng 2 —Mobile mats 1 —Mobile unit 2 —In budiding 1 —Mobile in 1 —In building(I lrelusive) 1— Inbuildiug 2 —Ise building 2 —In building 2 —In building I— Mobile Unit In Building) 2 —Mabik units (I Jncl, 1 Sys Lyl) Frontier- 1 System feud classes meet 4 hours per day 2 Indicates age range of children -3: 3 year old doss; 4: 4 year old class; 3/4: mixed age thus, 3 mud 4 year olds 3 Indicates 4 slots included for PreK Exceptional Children Students 4 Class sae is limited to 15 in rooms with one bathroom, per health inspeclor. Class size is limited to 16 in other classrooms to provide equitable services 2013 -14 CHCCS Pre-K Classrooms and SAPFO In buildings 13 classrooms In mobiles 7 classrooms Total classrooms 20 classrooms Less "Constructed" Pre-K Rooms 5 classrooms Net absorbed Classrooms 15 classrooms Lost Capacity 1:24 360 students Lost Capacity (&1:21 315 students Notes: e These classrooms were built with the school (1 ea.) and are not considered capacity rooms Schools with a "constructed" pre-k classroom are McDougle, Scroggs, Rasbkis, Morris Grove, Northside Notes: e These classrooms were built with the school (1 ea.) and are not considered capacity rooms Schools with a "constructed" pre-k classroom are McDougle, Scroggs, Rasbkis, Morris Grove, Northside * *indicates 4 slots included for PreK Exceptional Children Students W ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS Attachment B 2013 -2014 PRE - KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS AT -A -G LANCE SITE CENTRAL EFLAND- CHEEKS GRADY BROWN NEW HOPE PATHWAYS LICENSING Licensed Licensed Temporary Licensed Licensed NO. AND TYPE 1 District PreK 1 District PreK 1 District PreK (Autistic Class) 1 District PreK I District PreK OF PREK 1 Headstart l Headstart 1 District Prek EC CLASSROOMS 1 Headstart FUNDING District operated District operated Exceptional Children District operated District operated NCPreK NCPreK NCPreK NCPreK Title I Title I Title I Title I EC Headstart EC EC Some possible tuition slots Flow through dollars Headstart Headstart Flow through dollars Flow through dollars 01WAMSes- IN No! PRE -K Headstart: Headstart: District EC (Autistic): District: Headstart: PERSONNEL Lead Teacher: Susan Read Lead Teacher: Desiree Wiley Lead Teacher: Susan Wilson Lead Teacher: Pam Zornick Lead Teacher: Veronica Fleming TA: Anne Vanhook TA: Terry Newton TA: Amanda Chapman TA: Vonnie Jordan TA: Denise Mullinax TA: Elanza Lozano de Landeros TA: Giomaris Boyd TA: Leticia Lozano District #1: District #1: District #1: Lead Teacher: Teresa Milton Lead Teacher: Susan Banks Lead Teacher: Sara Winters TA: Natasha Williams TA: Alicia Brown TA: Rusty Sharpe TA: Jacqueline Whitted TA: Alicia Wright TA: Cynthia Kenion District EC #2: Lead Teacher: TA: Deborah Golobisky TA: Kimberly Copeland _ OMNI STUDENT INFO Headstart: l8 students Headstart: 18 students District EC: 8 students* District: 16 students ** Headstart: 18 students *Available Slots District: 16 students ** District: 16 students ** District: 16 students ** District EC: 8 students* * *indicates 4 slots included for PreK Exceptional Children Students W 17 0 Attachment C 2 Pre - 3 CHCCS Chair Brownstein said this conversation has gone on for the past two years to 4 address having Pre -k in their elementary schools and its impact on capacity. She said the idea 5 behind the draft resolution is to have something in writing about the district philosophy on the 6 value of pre -k; and to create a consensus on decisions regarding capacity and when new 7 schools need to come on board. 8 Chair Jacobs noted several sheets at the Commissioner's places from the different 9 _ _ _schools, _relating to pre -k numbers. 10 OCS Chair Coffey said only one elementary school in the district has been built since 11 the 1996 school construction standards, so this is the only school that allows for pre -k. The rest 12 of the pre -k classes are absorbed by the current elementary capacity. 13 Chair Jacobs said the issue is how to count these classrooms toward school capacity. 14 He said some may feel that, by counting pre -k toward capacity, the county will rush too quickly 15 to having to build another elementary school. He said there was no consensus among the 16 three Chairs on how to finish the wording on the resolution because each of them came at it 17 from a different position. 18 CHCCS Chair Brownstein said the resolution is pretty factual, and then the meat of it is 19 the last paragraph, which discusses how the issue will be addressed. 20 Chair Jacobs said if no one has anything to add, this can be hashed out at school 21 collaboration. 22 CHCCS Board Member Jamezetta Bedford said that both school systems support 23 reflecting reality and that schools are very much overcrowded when you count these pre -k 24 classrooms. 25 CHCCS Chair Brownstein said there is not a version of SAPFO with and without these 26 classrooms. She said this would give a better view of the implications. She said this may be 27 needed in the school collaboration meetings. 28 Chair Jacobs said the Board is very supportive of Pre -K, but there is also not a mandate 29 for the county to provide that space. He said if Pre -K is moved into the SAPFO numbers, then 30 the schools start "bumping" into capacity issues and CAPS. He said he is skeptical at this 31 point. 32 Commissioner Dorosin said one issue is that these pre -k classes have fewer students 33 than a first or second grade class, and classrooms are underutilized from a space standpoint. 34 He asked if some pre -k classes are half days, and the answer was no. 35 Commissioner Dorosin said one thing to consider is a designated pre -k center. He said 36 some counties have this and it does not run up against SAPFO numbers. 37 Chair Jacobs said there are three sites at Twin Creeks. He said there has been 38 discussion about making one of these three sites into a joint Pre- K/administrative facility. He 39 said there have been previous discussions about this; however parents felt it was better to have 40 the pre -k spread throughout the elementary schools where they could move up into the 41 elementary grades. 42 Commissioner Dorosin said Pre -K is in a tenuous spot with the General Assembly and 43 there are question marks about funding and how this will look six months from now. 44 . CHCCS Chair Brownstein said the other link to this is that the new school construction 45 standards require a classroom for pre -k. This means there will be some adjustments needed if 46 a stand- alone site is chosen. 47 Chair Jacobs said numbers could be run for classrooms and for students to see how it 48 all works out. This can then be discussed at the next meeting. He said the pre -k classrooms 49 are an adjunct to what is going on in the building. He also addressed the safety implications of 50 having kids apart from the main building. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2& 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 CHCCS Board Member Mia Burroughs asked if there can be agreement on philosophy, without inclusion of the last paragraph. Chair Jacobs suggested agreement on the "whereas" statements with more time to digest the therefore statements. Commissioner Dorosin noted the third whereas, which mentions co- location and he asked for clarification on what this means. He feels that there needs to be broader thinking. He suggested that the co- location sentence be removed. Commissioner Rich clarified that schools built now are required to have pre -k on campus and said that this would have to be changed. CHCCS Board Member Mia Burroughs said she is comfortable taking that sentence out. A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the three "whereas" paragraphs in the draft resolution (with the removal of sentence proposed by Commissioner Dorosin) below: Whereas, children who are at risk for school failure are more likely to succeed in school and in later life if they attend a high quality preschool. North Carolina and national studies have shown repeatedly that good preschool programs give children long term advantages in cognitive and social development. Studies that track preschool graduates into adulthood demonstrate positive impact on graduation rates, employment and arrest records. Whereas, the public. schools in Orange County provide pre - kindergarten programs for three and four year olds in order to improve the participants' success throughout their school careers. This investment is good for the individual students and should also reduce the districts' expenditure for specialized intervention services. Whereas, the school systems are an integral part of a network of preschool providers in Orange County who are willing to accept subsidies for low income children provided by the state and federal preschool programs. The schools help their preschool students' transition successfully to kindergarten by aligning their curriculum and services with the rest of the public school program. Schools include their Pre -K programs in their efforts to evaluate what works and to continuously improve outcomes for children. Commissioner Pelissier said she thinks this isn't an opinion issue but is about what works best. She said there needs to be information put forth to thoroughly discuss this issue. Commissioner Dorosin said he is specifically addressing the older schools, where this is an issue for the schools. Commissioner Pelissier said, even with the older schools, the basis for decisions should be based on information about what really works best in Pre -K. Commissioner Gordon said the main point is that Pre -k education is valuable. Chair Jacobs said on June 12 at 10am there will be another school collaboration meeting and this will be addressed further at that time. . VOTE: UNANIMOUS —Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Pelissier said. it would be helpful to run some scenarios to see how this issue affects debt capacity. Commissioner McKee said there was no discussion on the "therefore be it resolved" paragraphs and he feels the Board of County Commissioners needs to address this sooner rather than later. 5