Intent of Federal Funds for 2024-25

Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs

• 40% or higher free/reduced lunch eligibility, required to serve 75% or higher

• We serve 4 Title I school-wide campuses

• Expenditures must be supplemental to the standard program and must be spent to achieve goals set forth in the campus improvement plan (based on a comprehensive needs assessment)

• The purpose of Title I funds is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, high-quality education, and close the educational achievement gaps.

• 1% of the grant is reserved for Parent Engagement activities.

Common uses of funds include: additional/supplemental staff, supplemental technology equipment, supplemental tutoring, supplemental instructional materials, parental engagement activities, and professional development

Title II - Supporting Effective Instruction

• Funds must be used to improve student achievement by improving teaching and leadership (teacher and principal staff development)

• Funds are also to be used to recruit and retain teachers

Kaufman ISD uses Title II funds for the following: supplemental staff to support teaching coaching, leadership development, and recruiting and retention stipends. Funds can be transferred to Title I, Part A.

Title III - ELA

• Funds must be used to help students who are identified as Limited English Proficient

• Funds must be supplemental to what is required by State law, and supplemental to all other federal funds as well

• Only 2% may be used for administrative costs

Kaufman ISD utilizes Title III funds for supplemental staff to provide instructional support and modeling to Bilingual/ESL teachers, translation services, supplemental instructional materials and technology for the Bilingual/ESL program, staff development in the area of English Language Learners, English classes for parents, activities for students, parental engagement activities, and summer school activities

Title IV

• Funds must be used to provide students with well-rounded educational opportunities

• Funds must be used to provide students with safe and healthy activities

• Funds must be used to support the effective use of technology

Kaufman ISD utilizes Title IV funds to develop and support innovative programs in CCMR (College, Career & Military Readiness), coaching in the effective use of technology, and supports school safety programs. Funds can be transferred to Title I, Part A.

Kaufman ISD Eco/Dis - 70.81%

Please contact the Director of Federal Programs at 972.932.2622 for questions or comments regarding federal funding.