Weston Windows PreK Deposit Increase Proposed ($300 to $1,500)

What happened

At the December 15, 2025 meeting, Superintendent Zaleski presented a proposal to increase the nonrefundable PreK enrollment deposit for the Weston Windows program from $300 to $1,500, citing late family withdrawals. The committee requested a revised proposal including a formal refund policy for the January 5, 2026 meeting; no vote was taken.

Why it matters to families

A five-fold increase in a required upfront deposit is a significant family-facing financial policy change that could affect affordability and access to the district's PreK program.

The evidence

Dr. Zaleski advises that families currently provide a $300 nonrefundable deposit when enrolling in Weston Windows and that the district is proposing to increase the deposit to $1,500... Mr. Newman requests that Ms. Bakken submit an updated proposal that includes a formal refund policy for review at the January 5 meeting.

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