BOARD POLICY 342.51

342.51    -     Title I Comparability

As required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, (PL-107-110), the School District has established and implemented a districtwide salary schedule and will use state and local funds to provide services in Title I project areas, which if taken as a whole, are at least comparable to services being provided in areas not receiving funds under this chapter. Should all school attendance areas be designated as project areas, state and local funds will be used to provide services which are substantially comparable in each project area.

It is thus the stated policy of the District to ensure equivalency among schools or grade levels within the District in provision of:

(1)          Teachers, administrators and auxiliary personnel

(2)          Curriculum materials and instructional supplies

Documentation verifying compliance with this policy will be maintained annually and records will be updated on a biennial basis documenting compliance. These records will be available for SEA or auditors review upon request.

It is understood that unpredictable changes in enrollment or personnel assignments which occur after the beginning of a school year need not be included as a factor in determining comparability of services.

Cross Ref.:    Board Policy 342.5 – Title I

                   Administrative Rule 342.5 – Title I

                   Exhibit: Title I School-Parent Compact

                   Board Policy 420.1 – Homeless Education

                   Administrative Rule 420.1 – Homeless Education

Approved:      December 21, 2006