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Superintendent outlines $4–$5M integrated grant plan and seeks stakeholder input
Summary
Superintendent Kim presented the district—s integrated plan, combining nine federal and state grants (including the Student Investment Account), and said the program is worth roughly $4—$5 million annually to the district; she asked students and staff to prioritize how restricted funds should be used.
Kim, the district superintendent, opened the presentation by describing the integrated plan that consolidates multiple grant sources and asked for stakeholder feedback on priorities. "This is our specialized funding in the state that comes to the school district, and we apply for this every year through the student investment account," Kim said, noting the district expects "about 4 to $5,000,000 a year" depending on allocations and legislative action.
Kim explained that the integrated plan groups nine federal and state grants and that ODE expects districts to build goals around four categories (well-rounded education, equity, advanced engaged community, and strengthened systems). She listed typical uses paid from SIA and related funds in Silver Falls: alternative and therapeutic education, expanded mental-health staff (counselors, social workers, psychologists), expanded music and CTE, early-college opportunities at Chemeketa, AP/dual‑credit, and 9th‑grade transition programs.
The superintendent emphasized that these funds are restricted: "These special funds are often referred to as boutique funds or restricted funds... They can't just go for anything." She invited table-group discussion and a short exercise for participants to recommend what the district should start, stop or keep doing. The administration said it will collect and post results to the district website and use the feedback while finalizing goals for the spring allocation.
