DEPARTMENT: Pre-K 4 SA
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Sarah Baray, Ph.D.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Pre-K 4 SA FY 2020 Budget
SUMMARY:
An Ordinance considering approval of the Pre-K 4 SA program FY 2020 Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2020, and personnel complement as adopted by the Pre-K 4 SA Board of Directors on April 9, 2019.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Pre-K 4 SA is currently in its sixth year of operations. In 2011, Mayor Julian Castro convened a blue ribbon taskforce of Chief Executive Officers, Superintendents, and educational professionals to identify the most effective method for improving the quality of education in San Antonio. The Brainpower Taskforce recommended the development of a program focused on high quality prekindergarten services for four-year-old children.
In November, 2012, the San Antonio voters approved 1/8th of a cent sales tax to fund the Pre-K 4 SA Initiative for an initial eight-year period. The program would address the provision of high quality prekindergarten education to four-year-olds by focusing on four critical pillars: High-quality full-day Pre-K instruction and student services provided at four Education Centers throughout the City of San Antonio serving 500 students at each Education Center, which totals 2,000 students; family engagement with innovative opportunities for families to learn and support children; professional development opportunities for pre-k through 3rd grade educators citywide; and competitive education grants to provide funding for San Antonio education providers.
Pre-K 4 SA is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors appointed by City Council. Board Members serve two-year staggered terms. The program is self-supported with a 1/8 cent sales tax approved by voters in 2012. The program does not receive any revenue from the City's General Fund. The program's business model is to partner with independent school districts. Pre-K 4 SA receiv...
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