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U‑46 presents FY26 consolidated district plan tying federal funds to strategic goals
Summary
District leaders presented the FY26 consolidated district plan required by ESSA; plan aligns Title I, II, III, IV and IDEA funding to U‑46 strategic goals and is submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Deputy Superintendent Lola Maistorovich and Director of Grants Michael Trevillian presented School District U‑46’s fiscal year 2026 consolidated district plan to the board on June 2, describing it as a strategic framework—required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)—to align federal, state and local funding to district priorities.
"The consolidated district plan is not a grant application. It's a strategic framework that ensures our federal states and local priorities are aligned," Trevillian told the board, explaining the plan’s role in coordinating Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV and IDEA funds.
Why it matters: the plan guides how the district will allocate federal funds to instructional coaching, multilingual services, early literacy, student wellness and supports for students with disabilities. Presenters said Title I funds will reinforce early learning and intervention; Title II will back instructional coaching and professional learning; Title III will fund multilingual instructor support and family outreach; and Title IV will support student voice, wellness and enrichment.
Key details and clarifications: Maistorovich described the needs assessment informing the plan, noting district data showed continued gaps in early literacy and math, disproportionate discipline impacts on Black and Hispanic students, and needs for trauma‑informed supports for staff. Trevillian said the consolidated district plan is submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education and that ISBE handles federal coordination—"No. Just to ISBE," he said when asked whether the plan is submitted at the federal level.
Action taken: the consolidated district plan was presented for the board’s review; the transcript excerpt records discussion and Q&A but does not include a recorded vote on adoption in the provided excerpt.
Next steps: administration solicited questions and feedback and indicated ongoing monitoring of program outcomes and adjustments over multi‑year timelines.
