Board hears counseling program update and review of federal Title I–IV spending

Dr. Seal briefed the board on the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) model and the RAMP recognition process, noting that John Haley and Quarrels are RAMP‑recognized and Frederick Douglas Elementary and Daniel Morgan Middle are expected to be recognized this summer.

Separately, staff reviewed the uses and outcomes of federal Title I–IV funds. Highlights presented included that roughly 85% of Title I funds support instructional positions in elementary schools, Title II funds professional development and portions of newly funded positions (data/assessment coordinator, MTSS/PBIS coach), Title III funded multilingual family reading sessions and oral language monitoring, and Title IV funds are transferred to Title II for student support and enrichment. Staff credited the grants with enabling classroom walkthroughs and the purchase of intervention kits.

A staff member reported progress monitoring results for identified students: in grades 3 and 4, 43 monitored students showed oral language growth, and staff reported that 81% showed growth as of April 26; a separate line said 75% of monitored third‑ and fourth‑graders at Virginia Avenue showed growth. Board members asked clarifying budget questions, and staff said grant allocations change during the year as final allocations are received and amended.