FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Federal Title I funds for school improvement are assigned to elementary schools in the PCSSD based on the number of students receiving free or reduced lunch at each site. School communities establish a school improvement committee composed of administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community representatives. State mandated testing results are used to address improvements in the focus areas of literacy and mathematics. The data analysis is used to identify individual student and subpopulations that are underachieving. This analysis of data is also used to identify possible gaps in areas of the curriculum. Research-based schoolwide programs are then chosen and implemented at the school using Title I funds to improve instruction and student achievement. Parent/student/teacher compacts are designed at each Title I school to support the student achievement initiatives. At present, 16 elementary schools in PCSSD receive Title I funds. Title II A funds are used to provide professional development to maintain highly qualified teachers and administrators. Title III, Limited English Proficient (LEP), funds are designed for local educational agencies (LEAs) that enroll one or more LEP students and must be of sufficient size and scope to allow such entities to carry out high quality language instruction educational programs for LEP children.
STIPENDS
Instructional Supplemental Schedule
Activity | Amount without benefits | Amount of benefits |
|---|---|---|
Professional Development (Certified)* | $25.00 per hour | $6.25 |
Work that involves production of a curriculum, working with children or parents. (Certified)* | $31.25 per hour | $7.81 |
Professional Development/Parental Involvement/Tutor (Support)* | $15.00 per hour | $3.75 |
ESL/ELL Interpreter (plus mileage at district approved rate) | $25 | $6.25 |
ESL/ELL Tutor | $15.00 per hour | $3.75 |
Homebound Teacher ( plus mileage at district approved rate)** | DRP** | 33% (approximate) |
*This is for voluntary work beyond the contracted day or year. Prior to payment the ACSIP Expenditure Checklist must be completed and approved. Stipends should be accounted for in the ACSIP.
**Paid Daily Rate of Pay (DRP).
IN STATE CONFERENCES
Guidelines for Conferences Funded out of Title I, Title II-A, ESA and Professional Development Funds
Appropriate forms must be submitted to the Office of Federal Programs/Professional Development four weeks prior to conference with the principal’s signature. The Office of Federal Programs/Professional Development will forward the forms to the appropriate Deputy Superintendent for approval. Required forms:
ACSIP Expenditure Checklist
Leave Form
Travel Approval Request Form
Conference Registration Form
After receiving approval with appropriate signatures (Principal, Office of Federal Programs/PD, Deputy Superintendent) to attend the conference, school staff will:
Create an on-line purchase requisition for payment of registration
Scan all approved supporting documents (ACSIP Expenditure Checklist, Leave, Travel Approval Request, Conference Registration form) to the school’s PO.
When submitting the Out-Of-District Travel Final Expense Report form, include copies of the approved Travel Approval Request Form, Leave Form, and Conference Registration form/agenda with all required signatures. Per diem is not paid for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner for travel that does not require an overnight stay. The Out-Of-District Travel Final Expense Report must be submitted within 10 days of return to the Office of Federal Programs/Professional Development. The Office of Federal Programs/Professional Development will NOT be responsible for payment for conferences that are not pre-approved using the appropriate forms and following procedure. The school or individual attending will be responsible for payment.