The Pella School Board decided against entering full-service child care at their meeting this week. Superintendent Greg Ebeling says they were approached this summer to consider adding a childcare component in partnership with local businesses and the Pella Early Learning Center. Ultimately, Ebeling says the idea was too much of a stretch as it related to the long-term vision of the district, and also assumed too much financial risk in an area many of their staff and administrators were unfamiliar with. Ebeling says the district still intends to explore facilities needs over the next year, especially as it relates to potential expansion of preschool options and current space constraints at Jefferson Intermediate School.

Full Interview with Ebeling: