Dear Community,
As you are well aware, education budgets are increasingly tight. I am preparing an early bird budget based on the information currently available.
Due to the financial constraints of the Imagine Corporation and looming budget cuts at the school level, it does not appear that the anticipated third floor build-out will become a reality for the 2009-2010 school year. Although we are still researching funding options, it does not appear likely. This means that we must maximize the space available on the first two floors in an effort to remain economically sustainable.
One of the ways to do this will be to cut our VPK program. Because VPK is a half-day program, the school only receives partial funding for the students, not the full funding received for students in grades Kindergarten through 6th. For this reason only, VPK may not be offered next year. Our VPK teachers have done any amazing job building the program and it has earned a strong reputation in the community. However, the school must be able to sustain itself financially, something that is not possible without using all available classrooms in a fulltime capacity.
Please note that this is not definitive but is open to change based upon the legislature’s final decision with education funding for the upcoming year. I understand that some of you were hoping to have siblings or family members in this program and I am working hard to allow for one section on VPK for siblings of current students. However, I do not yet know if this is possible. I will keep you posted as I learn more from the legislature and work with more accurate financial data in an effort to make the best decision possible for our school community
As always, should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 821-7100 or via e-mail at dawn.wilson@imagineschools.com.