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Leander ISD outlines federal funding uses for 2024‑25; public hearing draws no comments
Summary
District officials presented required annual federal‑funds expenditure review (Title I‑IV, IDEA, Perkins V), explained program uses and compliance measures, and fielded trustee questions about trends and grant administration. No members of the public signed up to comment on the federal funds public hearing.
Leander ISD staff presented the district’s annual overview of federal funds — including ESSA Titles I–IV, IDEA (special education) and Perkins V (career and technical education) — and described how those streams supported instruction, professional learning and student services in 2024‑25.
Paige Collier, assistant superintendent for special programs and services, opened the presentation and reiterated that the review fulfills Texas Education Agency and U.S. Department of Education requirements and also provides transparency to families: “We are here to present a public overview of our federal funds, which which includes the required annual review of expenditures for the 2425 school year.”
What the district told the board - ESSA Titles: Collier summarized typical Title uses — Title I to support high‑need students and close achievement gaps; Title II for teacher and principal quality; Title III for emergent bilingual learners; and Title IV for well‑rounded education, safe and healthy schools and technology needs. - IDEA: Staff emphasized that IDEA funding supports preschool and K‑12 special‑education programs,…
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