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Dublin officials outline use of Title I and IDEA funds; IDEA part B totals about $3.8 million
Summary
District leaders described how federal Title I and IDEA Part B funds are used in Dublin City Schools: Title I targeted at elementary math supports, community engagement and professional learning; IDEA Part B funds pay roughly 86% for special-education staff, with the grant totaling about $3.8 million this year.
District staff briefed the board on federal funding programs and how Dublin targets those dollars to student services.
Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Marple explained that Title I funds are concentrated at four elementary schools — Daniel Wright, Hopewell, Old Sawmill and Riverside — and are used for staffing (math support teachers), instructional supplies, professional learning and community engagement events such as family math or literacy nights. Marple said Dublin focuses federal Title I funds on early intervention to achieve the greatest impact given the district's overall budget.
In a separate presentation, Mr. Andres summarized IDEA Part B funding for students with disabilities, saying the district received about $3,800,000 this year. He said roughly 86% of that federal allocation supports personnel (18 intervention specialists, 10 classified special-education support staff, and four special-education administrators), about 12% funds purchased services for students who need out-of-district or specialized programs, and roughly 2% covers the proportionate share for nonpublic schools (St. Brigid participates).
Mr. Andres also explained the maintenance-of-effort (MOE) requirement under IDEA: Dublin's MOE for the prior year was about $48,000,000 in state and local spending on special education, and the district must not reduce that effort in ways that would jeopardize grant eligibility.
Why it matters: The presentation quantified how federal dollars supplement district services — particularly special education staffing and targeted elementary interventions — and clarified that federal grants make up a relatively small share of total program costs. Board members asked why Title I funding emphasized math; Marple said some literacy supports are already provided districtwide and Title I must be used for "above and beyond" services that the district does not otherwise provide.
Ending: No board vote was required on the presentations. Mr. Andres said the district will continue to return to the board each summer with required IDEA contracts and proportionate-share items.
