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Syosset details ESSA grant allocations including Title I, II and supports for neglected youth
Summary
The district summarized federal ESSA allocations: roughly $220,292 for Title I support to low-income elementary schools, $46,201 for neglected/delinquent programs at MercyFirst, and $90,000 for Title II professional development and mentor stipends.
Dr. Wojcik briefed the Syosset Board of Education on the district’s annual ESSA allocations and how the money will be used in 2025–26, describing Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV set-asides.
Why it matters: federal ESSA funds subsidize instruction, remediation, professional development and supports for specific student groups, including low-income students, English learners, immigrant youth and students in neglected or delinquent facilities.
Dr. Wojcik said Title I, Part A funding for the K–5 grade span is $220,292 and will be allocated to the district’s highest Title I elementary schools (Robins Lane, Southgrove and Bayless) and set-asides for neglected-youth and McKinney-Vento (homeless) needs. Title I Part D — for neglected and delinquent youth — will allocate $46,201 to MercyFirst for academic remediation, vocational skills, tutoring and supplies for maintenance classes.
Title II Part A funding of $90,000 is designated for supporting effective instruction and will pay stipends for mentor coordinators and mentor teachers, and will fund STEM liaisons at the elementary level; a portion will be passed through to participating nonpublic schools within district boundaries, including St. Edward and the Long Island School for the Gifted for professional development.
Title III funds will support partial salaries for ELL tutors at the middle-school level. Title IV funds will support student supports and academic enrichment, including elementary curriculum writing and instructional coaching for MTSS, and select allocations for participating nonpublic schools for SEL PD and STEM materials.
A board member asked whether Title II funding changed because Long Island School for the Gifted joined the district nonpublic participants; Dr. Wojcik said participation by nonpublic schools varies year to year and funds are distributed to those that opt in.
The district also noted previous use of McKinney-Vento set-aside funds to purchase snacks and food for McKinney-Vento students when needed.
