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Longview board approves revisions to Policy 4130 (Title I Part A parent and family engagement) on second reading
Summary
The Longview School District board approved revisions to Policy 4130 (Parent and Family Engagement, Title I Part A) on second reading during the June 9 meeting; the motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The Longview School District board on June 9 approved revisions to Policy 4130, the district's Title I Part A parent and family engagement policy, on second reading.
Superintendent Karen introduced the item and told trustees the update reflects a shift in language and practice to a more active partnership with families. "The key changes are... language that is 'will involve parents and families, will jointly develop,'" the superintendent said, describing the change in tone from earlier wording that "promote[d] families participating in Title I" to stronger, joint-development language.
Board discussion was brief. A motion to approve the second reading of revisions to Policy 4130 was made and seconded; the board voted "aye" and the motion passed. The revised policy had been reviewed previously by the district policy committee and posted in the board packet for study.
Why it matters: Title I Part A includes federal expectations for parent and family engagement when districts use Title I funds. The board's revised policy aligns district language and procedures with those federal expectations, and staff said the district will circulate the approved policy and work to clarify procedures for the board and families.
Ending: The board moved on to the scheduled work session after the vote; staff said they will follow up on procedural details and share the policy language with the community.
