Title I

TITLE I NOTICE “PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW”

 Dear Parents and Guardians:

In accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Section 1111(h)(6) PARENTS’ RIGHT TO KNOW, this is a notification from Muncie Community Schools to every parent of a student in a Title I school that you have the right to request and receive information in a timely manner regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers.  This information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers shall include the following: 

• If the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught; 
• If the teacher is teaching under emergency or temporary status in which Indiana qualifications and licensing criteria are waived;
• The teacher’s baccalaureate degree major, graduate certification, and field of discipline; and
• Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications

If at any time your student has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher that is not highly qualified, you will be notified by the school of this information. Muncie Community Schools only employs highly qualified teachers and instructional assistants. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school principal.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dea L. Bell
 Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent & Title I Administrator

THE MISSION OF THE MUNCIE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS EVERY STUDENT TO MAXIMIZE HIS OR HER POTENTIAL AND, UPON GRADUATION, POSSESS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE A POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF SOCIETY. 

ESSER III – Projected Expenses

1. 20% of funds set-aside for Learning Loss - $15.4 Million

a. Family Navigators – Family Navigator Liaison to assist in the identification of students in need of assistance, supporting successful relationships between students, families, and the school to address barriers to school success.
b. Master Teachers – Master Teachers provide professional development to teachers, including modeling teaching strategies within the classroom for teachers to help reduce learning loss.  
c. Summer School Opportunities – Summer School will be provided to address learning loss. Funds will support hiring teachers, administrators, and staff and will provide transportation for elementary aged students.
d. Certified Staff – The addition of certified teachers for class-size reduction in schools where some class sizes would potentially be larger than desired. Provide stipends for school counselors who will offer counseling services beyond the school day and year for students whose behavioral challenges are hindering academic achievement.
e. Certified Interventionist – Certified Instructional Interventionist work with small groups of students, to address academic needs identified through data and working collaboratively with principal, master teacher, and classroom teachers.
f. Instructional Assistants – Instructional Assistants are hired to work under the direction of certified teachers as an additional support for students who are struggling academically.  Instructional Assistants will provide intervention for students in math, reading and/or writing.
g. Tutoring Opportunities – To provide before school, after school, and summer tutoring opportunities for students  
h. South View Elementary School – To add walls to transform from open concept to separate classrooms to reduce noise levels for educational purposes and to reduce learning distractions
i. Classroom supplies and resources  

2. South View Building Upgrades & Repairs - $9 Million

a. HVAC updates
b. Roof repairs
c. Replace doors and windows at various schools
d. Playground – add equipment for social distancing 

Title I is a federal grant that provides financial assistance to local educational agencies and schools with a high percentage of students from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education.

Title I Presentation