HEAD START: LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education June 16,

HEAD START – A New Beginning! As a result of the findings of reforms and fiscal and academic mismanagement across the country, long-standing Head Start grantees lost their funding. New organizations and entities were invited to submit grants to become Head Start grantees. The San Joaquin County Office of Education was successful in this endeavor, allowing Lodi Unified to become a direct provider of Head Start services and programs for children who qualify within the school district boundaries under the supervision and direction of the School Readiness/Pre School Department. This exciting yet challenging undertaking will both enhance our existing preschool programs and bring quality of service, consistency of program, and fiscal and program compliance to Head Start within our district. 2

LUSD HEAD START 26 Head Start Classes 520 students; ages 3-5 Housed at district sites and in community facilities Significant coordination with Facility Planning, Food Service, Technology, etc. All staff must be hired; teachers, para- educators, classified staff, administrative staff, etc. 3

CURRENT SCHOOL READINESS AND PRESCHOOL STAFF Teachers: 21 positions Para-educators: 27 positions Secretary/Typist Clerks: 3 positions Student Support: Speech Therapist/Psychologist/ Counselor/Nurse/Health Clerk/Custodian/Food Service Director: 207 days Assistant Directors: 1.5 positions 4

SCHOOL READINESS/PRE SCHOOL RE- STRUCTURING and NEW HEAD START STAFF Teachers: 26 new positions Para-educators: 26 new positions Typist Clerks/Attendance Clerk/Account Technician: 4 new positions Program Support: 4 new certificated positions Additional Support/Time: Speech Therapist/Psychologist/ Counselor/Nurse/Health Clerk/Custodian/Meal Transport Director: Increase from 207 to 222 days Assistant Director: 1.5 new positions 5

SJCOE JOB FAIRE/OPENINGS June 13 th Goal to access top quality candidates In competition for quality staff with Stockton Unified and other entities Professional development to ensure program and instructional excellence The opening dates will be staggered beginning in September or October

SCHOOL YEAR LUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS ARE INVITIED TO VISIT! 7