Parent Meeting:

Federal Title Funding

2024-2025

Introductions

2024 - 2025 Federal Title Grant Funding Levels

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Title I - $3,048,420

Title II - $632,741

Title III - $32,560.11

Title IV - $ 444,782

TOTAL - $4,158, 503.11

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Title I - $3,137,420.00

Title II - $726,189.00

Title III - $23,570.33

Title IV - $373,201.00

TOTAL - $4,260,380.33

2023-2024 Funding Levels

Title I Part A

GFPS Schools Receiving

Title I Funding

The purpose of Title I, Part A is to provide all children significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I, Part A is intended to:

• Ensure all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments,
• Provide funding to supplement educational opportunities for students in higher-poverty schools,
• Provide professional learning for school staff, and
• Implement other strategies for raising student academic achievement.

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GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - 35.29%

Ben Franklin Elementary School – 41.21%

Century Elementary School – 55.56%

Lake Agassiz Elementary School – 72.88%

Lewis & Clark Elementary School – 43.10%

Phoenix Elementary School - 52.20%

Viking Elementary School – 36.90%

Wilder Elementary School – 66.86%

Winship Elementary School – 74.54%

Valley Middle School – 52.88%

South Middle School - 36.41%

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*2023-2024 school year % free/reduced lunch

Allocations for Title I - 2024 - 2025

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Funded Activities - Admin & N/D

• Grant Management Coordinator
• Para Certification Process
• Supplies
• Professional Development Dues/Fees and Travel
• RMAC Facility Support

FEDERAL TITLE PROGRAMS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE

Federal regulations require that each state adopt procedures for receiving and resolving disputes pertaining to any of the federal Title programs. A dispute includes an investigation by the appropriate Superintendent in the Grand Forks Public School District. The Superintendent shall investigate the complaint and provide the individual with a written response within 30 calendar days.

If the individual wishes to appeal the determination of the Superintendent, the individual should submit a written complaint via mail or email to: The North Dakota Department of Instruction.

The appropriate ND DPI Title Director will investigate and issue a written response within sixty (60) calendar days from the date the complaint is received.

If this decision is unsatisfactory to the complainant, it may be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education for reconsideration.

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School Share Outs

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Funded Activities

Family Engagement Set Aside

• Reading Interventionists
• Math Interventionists
• Behavior Interventionists
• Title I Coordinators
• Dean of Students
• Social Workers
• Parent Involvement
• Professional Development Expenses
• Supplies
• Equipment

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• If a district receives a Title I allocation of $500,000 or more, it must reserve at least 1% to be used for parent and family engagement to assist schools in carrying out activities. GFPS set aside is $30,484.20.
• Funded Activities
• Family Events & Schoolwide Activities
• Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Funding Set Aside for Homeless

All public schools and districts receiving federal funds must ensure that services are provided to children and youth who are experiencing homelessness.

These funds can support educationally related services to children in shelters and other locations where homeless children may live. The services provided with these funds should support homeless students to succeed in school and to meet the academic achievement standards.

Grand Forks Public School Set Aside - $106, 694.70

Funded Activities

• Homeless Liaison
• Transportation
• Basic needs supplies
• Professional Development Expenses

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Title II Part A

Funded Activities

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to meet the following goals:

1. Increase student achievement consistent with state standards;
2. Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
3. Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
4. Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

ALLOCATION = $632,741

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• Instructional Coaches
• Staff Professional Development
• AVID Training
• Counselor Training
• Therapeutic Options

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Title III Part A

Funded Activities

The purpose of Title III is to meet the following goals:

1. to help ensure that children who are limited English proficient, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards as all children are expected to meet;
2. to assist all limited English proficient children, including immigrant children and youth, to achieve at high levels in the core academic subjects so that those children can meet the same challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards as all children are expected to meet, consistent with section 1111(b)(1);
3. to develop high-quality language instruction educational programs designed to assist State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools in teaching limited English proficient children and serving immigrant children and youth;

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ALLOCATION = $32,560.11

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• ML Coordinator Professional Development
• ML Summer School Tutor for high school students
• Instructional supplies
• Registration costs for staff to professional development training

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* English Learners (EL) is transitioning to Multilingual Learners (ML)

Title IV Part A

The purpose of Title IV is to meet the following goals:

1. to improve students' academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, districts, schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to well-rounded education,
2. improve school conditions (Safe & Healthy) for student learning, and
3. improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

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ALLOCATION = $444,782

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Funding Criteria

Supporting Safe and Healthy Students

Comprehensive mental health, drug and violence prevention, training on trauma-informed practices and health and physical education.

$209,596.35

Use at least 20% of Title IV Funds to support this area.

Funded Activities

• MTSS Coordinators
• Mental Health Coordinator

Well Rounded Education

Programing such as college and career counseling, STEM, Music, and Arts.

$231,746.32

Use at least 20% of Title IV Funds to support this area.

Funded Activities

• AVID Coordinator
• AVID Elective Classes
• Non-Public - Reading Interventions and After School Clubs

Supporting the effective use of Technology

Building technological capacity and infrastructure, professional development and blended learning.

$3,439.33

15% cap on spending for devices, equipment, software and digital content.

Funded Activities

• After School Robotics Club
• Use of technology Conference

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Questions?

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Grand Forks Federal Grants Needs Assessment Survey

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