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Board approves $158,136 program budget for at-risk dropout prevention
Summary
Board approved a modified supplemental request of $118,602 with a required district match of $39,534, for a total program budget of $158,136 to fund at-risk dropout prevention programs under Iowa Code sections 257.38–257.41.
The board voted to approve the district's at-risk dropout prevention application, requesting a modified supplemental amount of $118,602 with a required district match of $39,534 for a total program budget of $158,136. Superintendent explained these dollars are used annually to support counseling, interventions, and portions of staff salaries that work directly with identified at-risk students.
Chair called the question and the motion passed by voice vote. Board members noted the program offsets portions of staff salaries that focus on reading and math interventions and counseling for at-risk students.
