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District reports 47 students identified under McKinney-Vento; staff seek clearer family guidance on transportation reimbursement
Summary
The district's McKinney-Vento coordinator reported 47 students identified as homeless under the federal McKinney-Vento Act, described transportation arrangements and said families and some staff want clearer guidance on reimbursement rules.
The district's McKinney-Vento coordinator reported that 47 students were identified this year under the McKinney-Vento Act of 1987 and summarized how the district is providing required services, including enrollment protections, free meal eligibility and transportation support.
The coordinator said transportation is primarily funded locally with a small portion of costs reimbursed at the state level. Of the 47 identified students, the district is using a cab service for seven students, one student is a walker, 11 are car riders and 28 are bus riders. The coordinator noted that families often do not self-report homelessness and that school secretaries and counselors are key to identification and rapid service setup.
Survey responses were limited: five parents of the 47 families responded and 21 staff members completed the staff survey, the coordinator said. Strengths reported include fewer school transitions for identified students and faster transportation setup. Opportunities for improvement included requests from staff and families for clearer information about transportation reimbursement and stronger one-on-one communication with families during enrollment and qualification.
The coordinator recommended outreach to clarify reimbursement rules for families, and the board heard questions from members about whether the item required separate board action (administration said no action was required at the meeting).
