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Taylor ISD staff outline federal ESSA grants, Title I down about $76,000 for planning allotments
Summary
District staff summarized the Elementary and Secondary School Act (ESSA) formula grants at a public hearing, reporting Title I allotment of $566,615 (about $76,000 less than prior planning figures) and described intended uses of Title I–IV funds; the district said it will submit its federal application the next day.
Taylor ISD held a public hearing on its federal ESSA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) funds on June 23, 2025, during which district staff reviewed the formula grants known as Title I, II, III and IV and previewed the application the district planned to submit the following day.
District staff said the district’s Title I allotment for 2025–26 is $566,615, a decrease “from 70 by $76,000,” and described the figure as a planning allotment that could be adjusted later after TEA and U.S. Department of Education calculations. The presenter said Title I funds pay largely for salaries — supplemental interventionists, some instructional facilitators, a parent involvement coordinator, summer school and staff development — and that a portion of Title I must be reserved for parent involvement and for homeless and foster-care students.
The district described Title II as a teacher- and principal-growth fund that is sensitive to local property wealth; presenters said Title II has decreased and is likely to continue decreasing as the district’s tax base grows. Staff noted that federal rules require offering a share to private nonprofit schools in the district and said private schools may use their allotment for staff training and materials.
On Title III, the district described funds targeted to bilingual/English-learner work and gave examples: curriculum and materials specifically for bilingual students, classroom software tied to LPAC (language proficiency committee) processes, dual-language or ESL teacher development and field trips tailored to English-learner needs. Staff said Title III dollars must be used for “extra” bilingual services beyond regular classroom resources.
The district said it commonly transfers Title IV (student support and academic enrichment) funds into Title I because of the funds’ transferability, and that Title IV is allocated per pupil to campuses for locally determined needs after district set‑asides. Staff said any unspent Title III funds carry over and are not lost.
Questions from trustees and a St. Mary’s representative focused on grant administration. Staff said all federal funds come to the district; the district processes payments for partner nonprofits and private schools and is accountable for proper use. The presenter said the district has historically partnered with St. Mary’s without issue but must ensure compliance for funds routed through the district.
The presenter closed the public hearing portion on federal funds and indicated the district would submit its federal application the next day.
