Developmental Kindergarten, Iowa Youth Survey on Agenda for Johnston School Board Tonight

More details of a new developmental kindergarten program in the Johnston school district will be available after tonight's school board meeting.

The board will discuss staff recommended expectations for .

The district currently has 28 student registered for developmental kindergarten for the 2012-13 school year. Eight students are enrolled for half-day kindergarten for the same year.

However, the district will discuss discontinuing the half-day program due to low numbers.

The developmental kindergarten program will bridge the gap between four-year-old preschool and kindergarten for students whose parents would like more time before traditional kindergarten.

The program was first discussed in February.

Other items on Monday's agenda include:

• discussion and possible approval to allow Johnston students to take part in the in the fall.
• update on
• discussion and approval of additional staffing needs for the 2012-13 school year.
• a report on the scope of work for the proposed new high school

The school board meets at 6 p.m. at the Administrative Resource Center.