Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Education Grants topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves integrated‑programs renewal; early‑literacy allocation rises
Summary
North Lake SD 14 approved an integrated programs application and budget that combines SIA, CTE/Perkins and new early‑literacy funding; early‑literacy funding rose from about $43,000 to about $62,000 and total grant funds allocated exceed roughly $1 million. Administration will track outcomes and quarterly progress markers.
The North Lake SD 14 board voted May 12 to approve the district’s integrated programs renewal and budget, which combines multiple funding streams including Student Investment Account (SIA), CTE/Perkins funds and a larger early‑literacy allocation required by the Oregon Department of Education.
Presenter Mark Lodi said the renewal bundles similar initiatives to reduce duplicate reporting and better align budgets and activities. He told the board the district’s early‑literacy allocation rose from roughly $43,000 in the prior biennium to about $62,000 in the new request; the integrated package overall represents slightly more than $1,000,000 in grant funds the district allocates across programs such as behavior specialists, literacy coaching, greenhouse/CTE supports and FTE funded out of grants.
Lodi described needs‑assessment meetings, goals tied to state guidance (curriculum, professional development, support staff in K‑3), and the district’s strategy to prioritize early‑literacy professional development to relieve pressure on SIA funds. He said the district has limited flexibility in some areas because FTE and core services are already funded through grants.
A board member moved to approve the integrated programs budget and usage as presented; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. The transcript records the approval but does not include a roll‑call tally. The administration said business‑manager codes and more detailed budget tables are available on request, and Lodi offered to provide further detail to the board and staff during implementation.
The approved plan includes progress markers and quarterly reporting to the state; the district will continue to align the grant‑funded FTE and program activities with the needs‑assessment outcomes discussed during the presentation.
