"Working together for the Success of Pinellas County's children"
August 2011
VPK Update
VPK Program & Staff Changes
New Process
At the beginning of the year, there tends to be a lot of changes to VPK programs and staff. All new programs and program/staff changes must be approved by the Coalition prior to implementation in the classroom. All changes should be submitted on the VPK Change Request Form along with any required backup documents such as education credentials or background screenings. Simply revising the original VPK10 or 11 is no longer accepted (according to state rule). Please be advised that the Coalition requires 10 business days to process a complete new provider application and 5 business days to process complete change requests. The procedure for submitting changes has been revised.
While we make every effort to work with the providers, it is not typically feasible for us to process a change "immediately." In the event that you have a teacher change that was unexpected, be sure to utilize an approved substitute until the formal change request can be processed. Failure to have an approved instructor/substitute or assistant in the class can result in a loss of funding. We would like to avoid that scenario as much as you would. Let’s work together to ensure we are all in compliance.
