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District reviews Titles IIV funding and allowable uses; Title III services routed through county IU
Summary
The district reviewed federally funded programs: targeted-assistance Title I guidance, Title II investments in class-size reduction, Title III participation in a Montgomery County Intermediate Unit consortium for ELL services, and a Title IV transfer to support Title II class-size work.
The Education Affairs Committee heard an overview of federal program funding and allowable uses for Titles IIV from the district27s federal programs coordinator.
The presenter summarized Title I rules and the district's use of a targeted-assistance approach (targeting funding to disadvantaged students within schools rather than adopting a schoolwide model). The presenter emphasized compliance requirements: Title I services must use evidence-based practices, minimize removing students from regular instruction, be regularly reviewed, provide parent-family engagement, and follow supplement-not-supplant rules. The presenter said a parent/family engagement set-aside is required when allocations exceed specified thresholds and noted that Title I "nights" are typically open to entire school communities even when funded from targeted-assistance set-asides.
On spending, the coordinator described major allowable categories (reading/math specialists, supplies, professional development tied to Title I work, parent engagement and supports for homeless students). The transcript includes a numeric figure for Title II and Title IV allocations and a referenced Title I slide, but the Title I total as read in the presentation was unclear in the transcript record and is therefore recorded here as not specified (the transcript text is ambiguous on the exact Title I dollar amount).
The district described Title II funding for teacher development and class-size reduction; staff said the district allocated Title II and transferred Title IV funds to support class-size reduction this year. Title III supports for English-language learners are managed through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit consortium; the district transfers a portion of Title III funds to the IU for regional programming and also retains a small amount for local resources. The presenter said using the consortium produces purchasing and professional-development efficiencies but the district is monitoring enrollment trends to determine whether to remain in the consortium as ELL enrollment grows.
Board members raised questions about why the high school did not qualify for Title I designation; staff explained annual designation thresholds and that designations change year-to-year. Committee members also asked for examples of family engagement activities; staff cited events such as family nights and communication efforts used by buildings.
No formal board votes were taken on Title allocations at the meeting; staff said required reporting duties remain in the district and they will continue monitoring program implementation and consortium value.
