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Saturday, October 29, 2016

How Federal & State Funds Are Used By Rich Schools

Anita Weston, reporter
Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah.  October 19, 2016. The Utah Consolidated Association (CDA) Plan was presented to the School Board.  This is a budget plan of how the district is going to spend federal monies along with some state monies, making sure that they stay within federal and state requirements and still meet needs of our local schools.  One of the requirements is that the budget must be presented before the School Board.  The following is just some of the items mentioned.

The Title 1A money of $51,043 is for salaries for aides in the South Rich Elementary, since this is where the highest need and lowest scores were found.  It will also be used for travel for outings, supplies, and administrative help.

Title 2 funds are for professional teacher development and pays for conference registrations, travel, and lodging, as well as supplies and materials.  Additional monies will go to early childhood programs and reading achievement.  It will also be used for salaries and benefits for full-day kindergarten teachers.  It covers the cost of a literary specialist.  Early intervention is also included.

State Funds go for school enhancement, tutoring programs, summer programs, conference registrations, as well as supplies and incentives.

The IDE (Individual Disabilities Education) Act is for special pre school programs for handicapped individuals.  Currently Rich County only has a speech program.  It also helps with salaries and benefits.  It covers special school needs of K through adult up to age 22.  This is for salaries and benefits for aides.  Currently there are three special education individuals with many aides.

The motion was made and accepted to approve this use of these monies.   There was one vote in opposition to the acceptance of this program.


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