We already have many after school programs in place. While our main responsibility is to fund the regular school day effectively (harder all the time with state funding cutbacks), we offer a wide range of extra curricular activities and after school programs at our schools. Stipends are provided to teachers for school clubs and activities and sports. We are working on several new youth programs as well. We provide opportunities to participate in extended day programs at three of our elementary schools and link with other providers such as the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Graceworks, and Bright Stars as well. All students should be able to participate including students with disabilities. I am aware that special aides have been used to enable certain disabled students to participate. Expansion is a worthwhile goal but stable funding is a challenge.
