The Board of Education recognizes a need to provide a preschool program to eligible children residing in its District and has obtained a license to operate a preschool program.

The preschool program shall be located in a facility that accommodates the enrollment of the program, supports the growth and development of children according to program objectives, and meets the requirements of statute.

A child is eligible for entrance into preschool when s/he attains the age of three (3).

Parents of children enrolled in the program shall be permitted access to the school during its hours of operation, in accordance with District procedures, to contact their children, evaluate the care provided by the program, the premises, or for other purposes approved by the director. Upon entering the premises, parents shall report to the school office.

Tuition and fees may be charged to parents of preschool students according to a schedule adopted by the Board. Tuition and fees may be graduated in proportion to family income or waived in case of hardship.

Transportation shall be provided for preschool students.

Preschool program fieldtrips shall be planned in accordance with Policy 2340 and AG 2340A, AG 2340B, AG 2340C, AG 2340D, AG 2340E, and AG 2340F. Overnight trips will not be approved.

The Superintendent shall establish written guidelines for the preschool program addressing the following:

R.C. 3313.646, 3301.53
A.C. 3301-37-07