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Title I update: Wake County estimates ~$32M for 2026‑27 and highlights school uses and supports
Summary
District Title I staff said Wake County expects a little over $32 million for Title I in 2026‑27, serving 62 schools; presenters outlined allotment formulas, that roughly 70% of funds support school services, and examples of how principals use allocations to buy teacher months and coaching.
The Student Achievement Committee received an update on Title I funding and program operations, including an estimated funding level for 2026‑27, how allotments are used at schools, and school‑level examples of the program's impact.
Dr. Burton, presenting for the Title I office, said Wake County is estimating "a little over $32 million" for the 2026‑27 Title I grant and that the district expects flat funding relative to the current year. She described the district's schoolwide model and said more than 70% of Title I funding supports school services, nearly half of the budget is directed to schools, about 30% funds pre‑kindergarten supports, roughly 11% supports central services staff and roughly 6% covers administrative costs.
Dr. Bur…
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