June

Title I Monthly Budget Report 

• • Add to Title I Budget Reports Google Folder.

  • Print and upload on the first business day of the month.

  • Upload as a PDF as:  20XX-20XX School Name Title I June Budget

  • This is your LINQ budget report pulled by your bookkeeper for Title I (050) funds only for the current year.

  • Complete by June First.

Federal Inventory-REQUIRED

• • Required to be assessed and updated annually for all federally purchased equipment (TVs, Monitors, Calculators, Cameras, Projectors, Devices, etc...)

  • Print and Keep a Printed Copy with Title I Documentation

  • Upload as a PDF as:  20XX-20XX School Name Federal Inventory Report

  • Add to Title I Documentation Folder.

  • Upload as one PDF document in the Title I Documentation Folder as 20XX-20XX School Name Federal Inventory Report

  • Complete by June First.

  • NOTE for All equipment purchased with federal funds should be updated from year to year and added to this document.

  • LINK TO FEDERAL INVENTORY REPORT

Student Achievement Level and Growth- Required

Each parent is provided information on the level of achievement and academic growth of their student on each of the state academic assessments.  Parents are given information on how to interpret academic levels and academic growth.  (Element 3, 6)

• • All schools compose a letter on school letterhead explaining the End of Grade assessments and Read to Achieve Assessment (if applicable), achievement levels, and growth.  Additional information is required to explain how to read the reports.

  • Schools provide individual student reports to each parent.  Individual reports are released on the timeline required by the state or under local decision.

  • Documentation needed: 

    • EOG and RtA Assessment Attestation Form (will force you to make a copy of the form for your school use).

    • The description in the form of how the student achievement level information/report was distributed and the date(s) distributed.

    • Copy of letter, flyer, or material provided to parents.  Include a copy of an alternative language/format for letters, flyers, or materials as appropriate for parents with limited English proficiency and/or parents with disabilities.

    • Copy of redacted student report provided to parents.

    • Upload as one PDF document in the Title I Documentation folder as 20XX-20XX School Name EOG Achievement Level Attestation

    • Complete by June First.

NC Star Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Submit Needs Assessment in Indistar by June First.

NC Star School Improvement Plan Spring Submission

School Improvement Plan  Spring Submission by the End of June.

Return on Investment/Effectiveness Table -Required

• • Return on Investment Planning Tool (Updated 6.19.2024)

  • Caldwell County Schools Return on Investment Guidance Document

  • Interventions and Intended Outcomes Examples

  • Upload as one PDF document in the Title I Documentation folder as 20XX-20XX School Name Return on Investment & Effectiveness

  • Complete by the End of June.  

  • Share and present during summer planning with SIT to determine adjustments/reductions/changes to spending to improve school performance and overall student growth.  Document in the SIT Agenda and Minutes of the presentation and discussion. 

Tutor Effectiveness - Required if using Tutors

• • Tutor Names, Certifications, Schedule

  • Curriculum/Instructional Strategies Used (for each group)

  • Student Groups (Name, Special Population), Student Attendance for each session, other data/documentation

  • Pre-Assessment Data, Post-Assessment Data, other data/documentation

  • Tutor Effectiveness Spreadsheet 

  • Upload as one PDF document in the Title I Documentation folder as 20XX-20XX School Name Tutor Effectiveness

  • Complete by the End of June

  • Remember, Tutors can be available during the day or after school (if current teachers cannot serve their own students after school during tutoring and get paid)

  • Tutors are year-to-year employees.  The earliest tutors can begin is November 1 due to funding sources.  Tutor positions must be posted through HR after approval of the budget and plan from the Federal Programs Director, and hiring procedures must meet the FLSA.  Tutors are an extension of classroom learning and should be highly qualified paraprofessionals to provide the best instruction for students.  The last day tutors can work is the last student day of the school year.  It is strongly discouraged to use tutors for remediation and retesting of EOG/EOC testing. 

  • Share and present during summer planning with SIT to determine adjustments/reductions/changes to spending to improve school performance and overall student growth.  Document in the SIT Agenda and Minutes of the presentation and discussion.  Make sure not to share specific student names and data to protect student privacy. 

Federal Time Certification - EOY

• A form with backup documentation will be sent to you by Crystal Williams-Blumich.

• Please sign and date the form (must be dated after the final day of the school year) and return the original (with supporting documentation) to Crystal Williams-Blumich.

• Crystal will upload the form and documentation. (Element 5)

Bookkeeper Report on Staff Development Funds

This report comes from Crystal Williams-Blumich and will be uploaded by Crystal Williams-Blumich after the bookkeeper notifies her that the report is balanced. (Element 4)

If your bookkeeper does not know how to complete this report, they need to notify Crystal and she will do a Google Meet or work with them.  This is important documentation and must be done to ensure internal controls are followed properly.

Bookkeeper Report on Parent Engagement Funds

This report comes from Crystal Williams-Blumich and will be uploaded by Crystal Williams-Blumich after the bookkeeper notifies her that the report is balanced.  (Element 1, 5, 11)

If your bookkeeper does not know how to complete this report, they need to notify Crystal and she will do a Google Meet or work with them.  This is important documentation and must be done to ensure internal controls are followed properly.