Edwards resigns MFISD board, district-wide pre-K approved

From staff reports

The Marble Falls ISD Board of Trustees accepted President Rick Edwards’ resignation Tuesday night at their regular meeting and reorganized the board’s slate of officers.

Trustees also agreed to accept nominations for Edwards’ open position and to appoint his replacement at the next board meeting.

The person appointed would then serve out the remainder of Edwards’ term until May 2018.

Kevin Naumann, the board vice president, was then elected new board president, while Karl Westermann will be the new vice president. Lee Ann Johnson will remain the board secretary.

District-wide pre-kindergarten

The Marble Falls Independent School District MFISD) has announced it again will offer pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) in all fur elementary schools next year.

To be eligible for enrollment in Pre-K, a child must be 4 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2017 and meet one of the following conditions:

• Be unable to speak and comprehend the English language

• Be educationally disadvantaged, which means a student is eligible to participate in the national free or reduced-price lunch program

• Be homeless, as defined by 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 1143a, regardless of the residence of the child, of either parent of the child, or of the child’s guardian or other person having lawful control of the child

• Be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the U.S., including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority; or is the child of a member of the armed forces of the U.S., including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who was injured or killed while serving on active duty

• Be in, or have been in, the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) following an adversary hearing held as provided by Section 262.201, Family Code.

What if I don’t qualify? If you do not qualify for Pre-K, there will be limited spots available for a tuition rate of $400 per month. These spots will be filled according to program availability which will be dependent on the number of qualifying children and students of employees.

When can I register my student? Students may begin registering on their home campus during New Student Registration which begins Aug. 7. Check district and campus websites at www.marblefallsisd.org throughout the summer for registration details.

What is required to register?

• Child’s current immunization record, including 4 year old shots

• Child’s birth certificate

• Child’s Social Security card

• Proof of residency, such as utility bill, water bill or lease agreement

• Proof of income; one of the following: Last year’s tax return, current paycheck stub or a letter from the employer stating wages paid and frequency

• Driver license of parent/guardian