Consequences of Rejecting of Federal Funding October 25, 2006 Presented by: Dr. Paul Johnson Dr. Robert Howell Glenn Gustafson

D-11 Consolidated Grant  Mandated by CDE, submitted to the state electronically by the district upon Board review  Includes Title I, Title II, Title IID, Title III, Title IV, Title V and annually funds approximately $11 Million  Administered in D-11 by Office of Special Programs/Grants in the Division of Instruction (Dr. Paul Johnson)

D-11 Consolidated Grant  Title I – Disadvantaged Students-Reading and Math - $8.3 million  Title II – Class Size Reduction/teacher quality- $1.7Million  Title IID – Technology in Education - $85,200  Title III – English Language Learners - $148,000  Title III – English Language Set aside - $1,600  Title IV – Safe & Drug Free Schools - $152,000  Title V - Innovative Education Practices- $61,700

Consolidated Grant  Requirements from Federal and State: Single Assurance against discrimination Participation in CSAP and school improvement Nat’l Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Test Annual Financial Reports Single Audit Requirements Annual Program Evaluations

Consolidated Grant  Requirements we CANNOT Waive: Accreditation measures to close the achievement gap  Requires professional development, technical assistance and possible school closure School Accountability Report (SAR) CSAP Reporting (State Law) Individualized Learning Plans (ILP’s) for all students not proficient in Reading (CBLA)

Special Education - Title VIB  Developed for Local Education Agencies (LEA)  Administered in Special Education (Dr. Robert Howell)  FY Budget = $5.5 million

Special Education - VIB  Although a Board of Education may choose to refuse federal funds, it is doubtful that any significant requirements of the district to serve Special Education or 504 students could be legally eliminated.

Conclusions  District 11 is an increasingly urban school district that receives millions of dollars based on our student mix. (13,000 students on Free/Reduced Lunch)  Other districts rejecting federal funding are NOT!  Title I provides over $8.2 million to fund 115 FTE (Teachers & Support Staff) 150 FTE in Cons. Grant  These federal resources are essential in helping the district achieve its goals of increasing student achievement in accordance with the District’s Strategic Plan.

Conclusions  Title I is the major site-based funding source for one-third of our schools, including 3 charter schools (22 total school sites)  Rejection of Federal funding would NOT reduce reporting & compliance significantly.  Approx. 1/3 rd of the mandate would shift to the accreditation process, without additional funding.