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Wentzville R‑IV outlines federal Title funding uses, ELL growth and rising displaced‑student transportation costs
Summary
District officials reviewed Title I–IV program spending May 15, saying Title I supports intervention and preschool slots, Title II funds teacher development, Title III supports about 500 EL students, and costs to transport displaced (McKinney‑Vento/foster) students rose from roughly $17,000 to $618,000 since 2020.
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — District staff presented the Wentzville R‑IV Board of Education on May 15 with a federal programs update that summarized how Title I–IV funds were used this year and flagged a sharp increase in costs tied to displaced students and transportation.
The presentation said Title I funds were focused on tier‑2 and tier‑3 interventions, three additional reading specialists, districtwide part‑time tutors and 50 new Title preschool seats. “Title 1a funds are used to improve academic achievement of disadvantaged students,” the presenter said, describing how buildings with higher free‑and‑reduced lunch rates were targeted for funds.
Why it matters: administrators told the board that the district now serves roughly 500 English‑learner (EL) students, up about…
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