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District details Measure 98 and federal Title grants, highlights Native American student supports
Summary
Budget committee reviewed Measure 98, federal Title grants and district supports for Native American students, including a coordinator role and classroom/staffing supports funded by Title VI.
Klamath County SD budget staff described how Measure 98 and federal Title grants fund career-technical education, college access and targeted student supports, and discussed specific Title VI spending aimed at Native American students.
"This one was roughly $2,000,000 for the upcoming year," the presenter said when summarizing Measure 98 (the High School Success program), noting the money can fund CTE teachers, equipment (robotics, engineering), alternative programs and College Now tuition.
Presenter also detailed federal Title allocations on the slides: "Title I... roughly 2,800,000" for elementary supports; Title II for professional development (approximately $279,000); and Title III (English learners/migrant supports) at about $40,000. The presenter said all Title programs undergo an annual Department of Education review and operate on an Oct. 1–Sept. 30 funding cycle.
Native American supports: a staff member explained Title VI funds under federal treaty obligations and described a district coordinator who "coordinates with Native American families and students, runs a parent committee, and attends IEP and behavior meetings as a tribal representative." The presenter referenced the coordinator by two forenames in the transcript (alternately recorded as "Terina Case" and later "Doreen Case"). The staff member also said an additional Title VI-funded staff member is based at Chiloquin Elementary to provide direct student support.
Why it matters: Measure 98 and federal Title funding pay for staff and programming that directly affect course offerings, college access and supports for historically underserved students. Committee members asked whether district-funded staff work only with Native students; staff replied funds are used flexibly so Title-paid staff can serve all students while still meeting Title VI objectives.
Next steps: staff will continue to allocate Title and Measure 98 resources and answer follow-up questions from the committee on specific line items and local program implementation.
