Committee marks Title I family‑engagement policy "reviewed" and requests follow‑up on exhibits and outreach

Committee members marked the Title I parent/guardian engagement policy as reviewed but highlighted implementation gaps. Administrators said they had asked principals at the district’s three Title I schools whether the policy was being followed; principals reported practices in place but noted the attached policy exhibits were not actively used.

Members sought clarity about who is invited to the annual consolidated grant collaboration meeting. Staff explained Title I funding can support schoolwide programs or targeted assistance and that the district ran a multi‑stakeholder Zoom meeting last week with principals, teachers, students and community representatives as proof of compliance with state guidance.

Several members pressed staff to clarify whether invitations to annual Title I meetings are intended for all parents or for representative parent/guardian participants; staff said the practice is to invite parent representatives (a subset of parents) for the consolidated‑grant collaboration meeting while continuing schoolwide outreach for family engagement.

The committee raised equity concerns that translated materials alone are insufficient for families with low literacy or limited technology skills. Staff described recent in‑person registration and outreach efforts that include interpreters, hands‑on assistance with ParentSquare and step‑by‑step help to register families and open communication channels. Members requested a board‑level presentation on Title I funding use and outreach impact for future consideration.

The policy was marked as reviewed; staff will follow up with principals about whether the exhibits should be revised or referenced explicitly in the policy.