1. Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Program New York State UPK GRANT FUNDS
Anticipated
Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Program New York State UPK GRANT FUNDS

2. 3 Reasons Why the UPK Program is Anticipated
VC Board of Education must decide to move forward with the UPK Program for (May)
UPK Grant Applications sent to NYS (June/July)
Grant Approval Notification Received (August)

3. New York State UPK Allotment
Valley Central School District should receive current funding amounts for the school year
35 students for half-day UPK services
112 students for full-day UPK services

4. Student Eligibility for UPK
Age requirement: child must turn four (4) years old on or before December 1, 2017
Child must reside within the Valley Central School District
Completion of an application form and submission of all required documents

5. Student Selection Process Half-Day Program
Random lottery selection
2. Each eligible application will be drawn and if needed a waiting list will be created
3. Selection is performed by the Board of Education or its designee in April or May

6. Student Selection Process: Half-Day Program
Half-Day Lottery
All Eligible Half-Day Applicants
First 35 Randomly Selected
Placed at Half-Day Provider
#36 - ??? Randomly Selected
Placed on Half-Day Waiting List

7. Student Selection Process Full-Day Program
Rubric/lottery selection process
Priority will be given to high needs students based on information submitted with the UPK application packet. Each eligible application will be drawn and if needed a waiting list will be created
3. Selection is performed by the Board of
Education or its designee in April or May

8. Student Selection Process: Full-Day Program
Full-Day Lottery
All Eligible Full-Day Applicants
If There Are More Than 112 Applicants
First 112 Selected Based on Priority (see back for priority selection)
Placed at Full-Day Provider
#113 - ??? Selected Based on Priority
Placed on Full-Day Waiting List
Less Applcants han Spots
If There Are Less Than 112 Applicants
All Applicants Selected Based on Priority
Remaining Unfilled Spots Offered to Half-Day Waiting List
Student Selection Process: Full-Day Program

9. Full-Day Priority Selection Process (More Than 112 Full-Day Applicants)
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Each eligible full-day applicant assigned 0-5 points based on need
Separate all full-day applicants into six groups based on # of points assigned: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 or 0
Random lottery selection #1 for all students with points
Place each 5 point student on master list in order they were selected
Random lottery selection #2 for all students with points
Place each 4 point student on master list, below 5 point students, in order they were selected
Random lottery selection #3 for all students with points
Place each 3 point student on master list, below 4 point students, in order they were selected
Random lottery selection #4 for all students with points
Place each 2 point student on master list, below 3 point students, in order they were selected
Random lottery selection #5 for all students with 1 point
Place each 1 point student on master list, below 2 point students, in order they were selected
Place first 112 students on master list at full-day providers
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Remaining students on master list placed on full-day waiting list
Random lottery selection #6 for all students with 0 points
Place each 0 point student on master list, below 1 point students, in order they were selected

10. Email Notification of Lottery Selection
ALL eligible applicants will receive an indicating whether their child was selected and placed at one of the UPK Providers OR placed on the waiting list

11. Placement & Registration
Placement at a UPK Provider will occur following the selection process; placement made according to 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.
Required full VCSD registration to take place in mid May 2017 with Registrar at Central Office

12. Screening
Required Health screening to take place in June 2017 with UPK Nurse at the Alternative Learning Center in Maybrook
Required New Entrant screening to take place in June/July 2017; each UPK Provider will screen the students placed at their school
New Entrant screening results may indicate further evaluation is recommended; further evaluation allows potential issues to be identified so that proper supports and services can be put into place in order to ensure your child’s success in school

13. Local UPK Providers (also called vendors, collaborating agencies and CBO’s – Community Based Organizations)
Must meet all NYS UPK requirements and Commissioner of Education regulations to provide services

14. The 2017-2018 Providers are: LEARNING TOGETHER
MISS CINDY’S NEIGHBORHOOD NURSERY SCHOOL
MONTGOMERY NURSERY SCHOOL
MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL
MS. CLAIRE’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL
SCHOOL TIME CHILDREN’S CENTER

15. UPK Provider Open House Schedule
Please refer to the back of tonight’s agenda for dates, times and locations of each UPK Provider’s Open House
Hard copy on the back of your agenda.

16. UPK Parents & Guardians What is expected?
Transport your child to and from the UPK Provider five days a week (Drop off and pick up your child at the appointed starting and ending times for your child’s class. If you regularly do not get your child to school on time or pick them up before class ends, it may jeopardize your child’s continued enrollment in UPK)
Your child should be potty-trained before September
Full-day UPK only: Send your child to school with lunch five days a week

17. Let’s Take a Look at the Application…
There is no award for being the first to hand in your application – it does not improve your chances of being selected
It is more important that you wait to hand in your application until you have ALL your required documents than to hand in an application that is incomplete

18. Use the CHECKLIST provided in the application packet to ensure all parts of the application are completely and accurately filled out AND that ALL required documents are submitted WITH your application

19. Let’s Take A Closer Look…
Residency Forms/Documents/Proof of Address
Provider Selection Sheet
Prekindergarten Information Form
Health Inventory Form (parent)
Student Health Examination Form (Dr.)
Lead, Dental, Home Language, Speech, Computer, Lunch
Housing Questionnaire (notarized)
How Did You Hear About UPK

20. Documents You Must Submit with Your Application:
Photocopy of your child's birth certificate (dob must be between 12/02/ /01/2013)
Up to date immunization record (signed/stamped)
Residency documentation (see residency forms/documents page – then choose option that applies to you)
Custody papers (if applicable)

21. Application Deadline April 15, 2017
Handing in Your Application:
MAIL: to UPK Office at ALC in Maybrook
DROP OFF: at ALC in Maybrook :00 AM-3:00 PM
ALC = Alternative Learning Center (Maybrook Elementary)
Application Deadline April 15, 2017

22. Please Note:
UPK staff are unable to answer questions or personally accept your application if you choose to drop it off at the ALC
If you have any questions about the application or required documents, please call or the UPK Office BEFORE bringing your application to the ALC
The UPK Office cannot make photocopies for you. You must provide your own copies.

23. Vendor Fair:
Please visit each provider’s table tonight and attend the Open Houses in order to determine which UPK Provider you will list as your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choice, etc. on the Provider Selection Sheet

24. QUESTIONS?

25. Thank You for attending the Parent Information Night & Vendor Fair
Thank You for attending the Parent Information Night & Vendor Fair! We’re glad you came.