(Atlantic) The Atlantic Community School District continues to work with the YMCA and Ann Wickman Child Development Center officials regarding the expansion of the 3-year-old preschool program and the use of the district owned space that the daycare center is currently using for the baby room.
The Atlantic Community School District is expanding its growing 3 year old preschool program and the former Atlantic Community School District Superintendent relayed information to Dan Haynes, the Executive Director of the YMCA – which oversees the Ann Wickman Daycare Center, that the District needs to utilize the district-owned space that the daycare center is currently using for the baby room.
In a release from the School District today, it was stated that both the Atlantic Community School District and the Ann Wickman Center have experienced exceptional growth over the past several years. The pressure points of growth are often just that for any organization – pressure to make adjustments, and the Atlantic Community School District and Ann Wickman are no exception.
ACSD welcomed Dr. Beth Johnsen as the new Superintendent as of July 1, 2023. One of her first items of priority was jumping in to connect with Dan Hayne and Diana Williams Ann Wickman Daycare Director. The goal is to find a collaborative way forward that allows for the needs of both entities to be met.
ACSD Superintendent Beth Johnsen comments on this ever-important situation, “It’s paramount we find a way forward that is a viable for both entities. Upon taking over as ACSD’s Superintendent, I immediately requested to sit down with Dan Haynes. During this meeting we began what I believe will be a strong partnership, talked through previous communications regarding this situation and started a collaborative conversation on potential ways forward.”
“I look forward to continuing to work with Dan and the staff at Ann Wickman, along with my ACSD Staff and our School Board to find a positive resolution to these growth pains for both our Atlantic school district and Ann Wickman. In doing so, our collaborative relationship will continue to grow and it will allow us to both continue serving the next generation of Atlantic residents. That’s a goal I think the whole community can support!”
Conversations are continuing with all parties involved. Both sides know a resolution to the situation is of top priority. Additional details will be shared as they are confirmed.
