Funding and Preservation of Roots and Wings Preschool

Criticized county staff for attempting to close the Roots and Wings preschool at Lake Tahoe and contrasted the treatment with valley funding.

Highlighted growing young families and birth rates at Lake Tahoe, urging the board to permanently secure funding for Roots and Wings.

Noted that enrollment at Zephyr Cove Elementary is growing and argued that Roots and Wings provides unique childcare for three-year-olds that should be supported by tax dollars.

Emphasized the importance of stability and trust in early childhood education and asked the commission to provide long-term support for Roots and Wings.

Urged the commission to provide permanent reassurance and ongoing funding for Roots and Wings so families have certainty.