Monroe County district credits 2023 referendum with expanded preschool access and about 60% rise in kindergarten readiness

A presenter at the meeting said the 2023 referendum more than doubled family access to early learning preschool and pre‑K through the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) and partner providers, and attributed measurable gains in kindergarten preparedness to that expansion. "MCCSC preschool and preK programs have contributed to an approximate 60% increase in kindergarten readiness," the presenter said.

Another speaker praised classroom staff, saying teachers are "very skilled and dedicated to ensuring that all students learn at very high levels," and that students now enter kindergarten better able to follow directions and participate in classroom routines. A brief confirming remark followed and the presentation ended; the provided transcript excerpt records no formal motions, votes, or next procedural steps.

The presenters framed the referendum-funded expansion as the principal driver of both increased access and improved readiness, citing the doubled family access metric and the approximate 60% readiness increase. The record supplied does not identify specific program names beyond "preschool and preK," does not provide the referendum dollar amounts, and does not show board action or a staff assignment tied to these statements.