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Board reviews draft Title I–IV and Title III grants and budgets; final approvals set for June
Summary
Administrators presented first reads of draft Title I ($868,715.72), Title II ($163,189.28), Title IV ($61,733.88) and Title III ($21,533.85) grant applications, outlining staffing, professional learning, and instructional resource proposals and scheduling final approvals for the June meeting.
Andrea Ross and Dr. Neighbors presented first reads of the division’s federal grant applications for 2026–27.
Title I: Ross said the draft Title I budget was based on a current allocation of $868,715.72 and that roughly 95% of that amount is allocated to salaries and benefits. The plan includes positions such as three reading specialists, a math specialist, preschool staff fractions, Title I paraprofessionals, family engagement coordinators, and a federal program secretary. She said a small allocation is set aside for McKinney‑Vento transportation.
Title II: Ross outlined a draft allocation of $163,189.28 to support teacher and administrator professional learning, tuition reimbursement, paraprofessional incentives, and leadership cohorts; she said final approval will be requested in June.
Title IV: Ross reported a draft Title IV allocation of $61,733.88 prioritizing safe and healthy schools and well‑rounded education (crisis management, bullying‑prevention app, AP exam support) with limited technology purchases consistent with federal thresholds.
Title III: Dr. Neighbors presented a Title III draft of $21,533.85 to support instructional resources, professional learning (including SIOP training and train‑the‑trainer work), and family engagement for English learners. He said some start‑up SIOP training was funded with one‑time local ("all‑in") funds and Title III will help sustain the work.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about staffing, the role of regional/cohort programs, and potential uses for stipends; administration said it will return to the June meeting with final applications and budgets for board approval.
