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Truancy diversion grant will bring $26,175 to Community in Schools program
Summary
The superintendent reported a Truancy Diversion Specialist grant award routed through Community in Schools for $26,175 this year; the district said the award will reduce local funding pressure for truancy work previously covered by the county budget.
The superintendent reported that the district was approved for a Truancy Diversion Specialist grant and that, by arranging for the funds to flow to Community in Schools (CIS), the district would receive $26,175 to support CIS truancy-diversion work this year. The superintendent said the district's previous local cost per coordinator was $37,500 and that the grant should help reduce the county budget burden.
Superintendent explained how the application was written to route funds to CIS and said the award will aid work on attendance and diversion services. Board members said the grant will directly reduce local spending needs for that service, and the superintendent noted that future years' availability would depend on grant cycles and continuation criteria. No formal vote was required beyond the update.
