Stevensville School District                                                                                                           

INSTRUCTION

Title I – Equivalency/Comparability

  1. 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.
  2. Salary Scales
    The district-wide salary scales will be applicable to all staff whether assigned to Title I or non-Title I schools.
  3. 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).
  4. 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