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Superintendent says federal grant freeze disrupted planning; district to develop contingency options for after-school services
Summary
Dr. Carter summarized the federal education grant pause and subsequent partial releases, described risks to after-school, EL and professional development programs, and said staff will return with an out-of-school-time funding overview and contingency options at an August work session.
Dr. Carter briefed the board on uncertainty around recent federal education funding pauses and partial releases, saying the back-and-forth created planning and staffing challenges for district programs supported by federal grants. He said court orders temporarily blocked a nationwide freeze and that the district has received notice that remaining federal funds are expected to be released, but the funds had not yet arrived at the time of the meeting.
Dr. Carter said the paused funds supported programs for English learners, teacher professional development, instructional coaches, and…
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