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Saginaw schools to use $475,649 in state 35M literacy grant for new curriculum
Summary
Board heard a presentation on the state Section 35M literacy grant and placed the district'9s $475,649 allocation on the consent agenda; funds must be spent by Sept. 30, 2026 and a budget will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Education for approval.
The Saginaw Board of Education heard a presentation on the state Section 35M literacy grant and agreed to place the district's allocation on the consent agenda for approval.
Mrs. Nichols, a district curriculum staff member, summarized the grant formula and the district's allocation: "The total allocation amount for SPSD is $475,649," she said, noting the Tier 1 base allocation is $30,000 plus $89.04 per pupil. She told trustees that districts must budget by April 20 for a May state aid payment and that all funds must be expended or returned by Sept. 30, 2026; Section 35M does not allow carryover.
The presentation described the Committee for Literacy Achievement's ranked materials list and explained districts may apply for one literacy tool under Tier 1. Dr. Tran and Mrs. Nichols said the district surveyed teachers and that a large majority supported adopting a new literacy curriculum focused on clearer pacing and stronger phonics instruction. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for final board action.
Next steps include the district selecting from the ranked curricula, preparing a detailed budget, and submitting that budget to the Michigan Department of Education for approval before the state aid payment window.
