SUSITNA VALLEY TITLE I ANNUAL MEETING October 7 & 17, 2019

1. SUSITNA VALLEYTITLE I ANNUAL MEETINGOctober 7 & 17, 2019 WELCOME!

2. Title I provides Federal funding to support schools with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. • Funds are utilized to promote activities in schools that improve student achievement. • Schools maintain a Title I Plan detailing plans for improving student success. • School eligibility is based on the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. • A Copy of the Title I Plan is available on our school website. What is Title I????

3. The district approved curricula, which is aligned with Alaska State Standards, is being implemented. • High academic expectations for student learning are communicated to students. • Extended learning opportunities are made available and utilized by students in need of additional support. • Sufficient time/resources are allocated to support professional development for staff to sustain continued improvement • Staff will communicate effectively with parents about learning expectations, student progress and ways to reinforce learning at home. 2019-2020 SVS Title I Goals

4. Post-secondary site visit 2,000.00 • Contracted Counselor 10,000.00 • Parent Event Food Supplies 1,400.00 • Staff Professional Development 2,000.00 • Chromebook computers (1:1 attrition) 1,500.00 • Core middle school teacher salary 15,000.00 • Stipends to support student activities 9,700.00 • Field Trips, CPR instruction, curriculum 8,500.00 • Stipends to support digital media and 2,200.00 communications • TOTAL $53,468.00 2019-20 Title Budget

5. School-Parent Compact A document that clarifies what families and schools can do to help children reach high academic standards. • Parent Involvement Policy A document that details steps that the school will take to help promote parent involvement in the school environment. • Thank you for your input to revise these documents. Copies will be available. School Compact and Parent Involvement Policy

6. Title I Updates are provided at PTSA meetings on a monthly basis. • A designated PTSA Meeting and morning coffee meeting will be an opportunity to provide input regarding the School Parent Compact and Parent Involvement Policy. • School-wide assessment data will be shared at a designated PTSA meeting, once scores are available. • If you are interested in serving on the Title I team, please contact Lisa Shelby at lisa.shelby@matsuk12.us. Future Meetings

7. Parents have the opportunity to attend regular meetings and provide suggestions regarding the Title I program. • Parents may request information regarding the qualifications of their child’s teacher(s). • Parents have the right to participate in discussions relating to the education of their child. Parent Rights

8. Title I dollars expand educational opportunities for children and our school. Please take the time to fill out the free and reduced lunch application online, or through a paper form, even if you do not think you qualify. QUESTIONS?????

9. We are a 62% Free and Reduced Lunch Title I School. Your Free and Reduced Lunch Application matters!