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District staff outline how Title I–IV funds will be used; Kutztown Elementary to receive Title I allocation
Summary
Kutztown Area SD’s federal programs manager reviewed the district’s Title I–IV allocation plan for 2025–26, reporting $289,972 for Title I (mostly staffing and MTSS), $43,699 for Title II, limited Title III funding via consortium, and a $21,864 Title IV transfer to Title I for supplies.
Kutztown Area School District’s federal programs manager, Mr. Pyle, told the Policy & Curriculum Committee on Sept. 15 that the district has finalized its Title I–IV spending plan for 2025–26 and submitted the grant application after an Aug. 21 stakeholder meeting.
Pyle said Title I funding for 2025–26 totals $289,972 and will primarily pay for reading and intervention specialists and staff supporting the district’s MTSS (multi‑tiered system of supports). He said the district typically directs Title I funds toward elementary schools; Kutztown Elementary will receive the district’s Title I allocation this year. "Most of that is going towards our reading specialist and our MTSS…most of that is in salary and their benefits," Pyle said.
The district reported $43,699 in Title II funds, earmarked for teacher and principal professional development and a portion of a K‑1 teacher salary for class‑size reduction. Title III support for English learners will continue via a consortium arrangement when enrollment produces less than $10,000 per district; Title III uses include professional development and small‑program supplies. Pyle said Title IV funds — intended for well‑rounded educational supports, safety and technology — were partially reallocated ($21,864 moved into Title I) to cover supplemental supplies and supports, noting federal rules require these dollars to be used for supplemental, not core curriculum.
Committee members asked about eligibility thresholds and low‑income enrollment counts that determine Title I school eligibility; Pyle noted a 40% threshold for school‑level eligibility and explained that small enrollment shifts can change a school’s status year to year. He cautioned that federal budget decisions at the U.S. Congress — currently operating under a temporary extension — could affect next year’s allocations, and staff said they are monitoring projections for the 2026–27 revenue outlook.
The committee thanked Pyle and moved to the policy agenda. Staff invited additional stakeholder input and said they will report any material budget changes if federal funding levels shift.
