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TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN 2012-13. Board of Education Meeting April 17, 2012. TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN. California districts are receiving strong recommendations to move forward for 2012-13
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TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN2012-13 Board of Education Meeting April 17, 2012
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN • California districts are receiving strong recommendations to move forward for 2012-13 • Current law has not changed; the students affected by this law have the right to attend a transitional kindergarten program • Governor’s Budget recommends elimination of the funds and suspension of the program • At minimum, districts will receive ADA for students after their fifth birthday in November
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN • ADA for 80 students: Full Year = $417,000 2/3 Year = $278,000 • Cost to implement: 4 FTE = $280,000 Curriculum, materials, equipment, supplies = $30,000 Total: $310,000 • Staff recommends approval to move forward with the implementation of TK at Podesta Ranch and Lawrence Elementary Schools for 2012-13.