Unfortunately media has misinterpreted this information as full funding for full-day kindergarten (FDK) for the 2011-2012 school year, which is incorrect. Preliminary funding projections from the state increase the grant that Brownsburg Schools currently receive from $1,030 to $1,050—an increase in funding of $20 per student. This increase is not enough to fully fund kindergarten for our students.
The final State budget has not been approved by the legislature however, so the final grant amount could increase or decrease. In any event, it is extremely unlikely that there will be enough money to fully fund FDK, thereby eliminating any fees. Our plan at this time is to continue to collect the FDK fee as originally planned until the budget process plays out in the state legislature. Once the FDK fee has been finalized, which will likely take place at the end of the current calendar year, adjustments will be made for parents paying the FDK fee either through a refund or an adjustment in the final payment. Families will be notified as soon as BCSC receives final notice from the state.
