Stevensville School District
INSTRUCTION
Title I – Equivalency/Comparability
- To assure that state and local services are provided in Title I schools at least equivalent to such services in non-Title I schools, these policies will be observed in the school district.
- Salary Scales
The district-wide salary scales will be applicable to all staff whether assigned to Title I or non-Title I schools. - Assignment of Teachers, Administrators and Support Personnel
Assignment of teachers, administrators and support personnel will be made in such a way to assure that the numbers of students per staff person in Title I schools shall be equivalent to the average number of students per staff person in relevant comparison schools (i.e., non-Title I or other Title I schools). - Curriculum Materials and Instructional Supplies
Curriculum materials and instructional supplies will be provided to schools with the same grade spans on a per pupil cost factor to assure that all children have access to the same level of state and local resources regardless of whether they attend a Title I or non-Title I school.
Title I Parent Involvement
In order to achieve the level of Title I parent involvement desired by District policy on this topic, these procedures guide the development of each school’s annual plan designed to foster a cooperative effort among parents, school, and community.
Guidelines
Parent involvement activities developed at each school will include opportunities for:
- Volunteering;
- Parent education;
- Home support for the child’s education;
- Parent participation in school decision making.
The school system will provide opportunities for professional development and resources for staff and parents/community regarding effective parent involvement practices.
Roles and Responsibilities
Parents
It is the responsibility of the parent to:
- Actively communicate with school staff;
- Be aware of rules and regulations of school;
- Take an active role in the child’s education by reinforcing at home the skills and knowledge the student has learned in school;
- Utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.
Staff
It is the responsibility of staff to:
- Develop and implement a school plan for parent involvement;
- Promote and encourage parent involvement activities;
- Effectively and actively communicate with all parents about skills, knowledge, and attributes students are learning in school and suggestions for reinforcement;
- Send information to parents of Title I children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
Community
Community members who volunteer in the schools have the responsibility to:
- Be aware of rules and regulations of the school;
- Utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.
Administration
It is the responsibility of the administration to:
- Facilitate and implement the Title I Parent Involvement Policy and Plan;
- Provide training and space for parent involvement activities;
- Provide resources to support successful parent involvement practices;
- Provide in-service education to staff regarding the value and use of contributions of parents and how to communicate and work with parents as equal partners;
- Send information to parents of Title I children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
Policy History:
Adopted on: March 2011