Our Schools

Intent of Federal Funds

A public notice has been issued with the purpose and plans for 2023-24 Title 1 funds.

Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs – $4,680,099

  • 40% or higher free/reduced lunch eligibility
  • We have 25 Title I school wide campuses.
  • Serve 3 Private Non-Profit schools, who select to participate, with students from MISD Title I Campuses (St. Joseph Catholic School, School of Lexia, and Fellowship Academy)
  • Provide resources to support the District Early Childhood Program at Dr. Sarah K. Jandrucko Early Learners Academy
  • Tiered system of funding to document funds are directed to the greatest areas of need
  • Expenditures must be supplemental to the standard program and must be spent to achieve goals set forth in the campus improvement plan (based on a comprehensive needs assessment)
  • The purpose of Title I funds is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, high-quality education, and close the educational achievement gaps.
  • 1% of the grant is reserved for Parent Engagement activities

Common uses of funds include: additional staff, supplemental technology equipment, supplemental tutoring, virtual and face to face student experiences/field trips, supplemental instructional materials, parental engagement activities, supplemental library materials, professional development, and summer school activities.

Title II – Supporting Effective Instruction – $888,744

  • Funds must be used to improve student achievement by improving teaching and leadership (teacher and principal staff development)
  • Funds are also be used to recruit and retain teachers (KEEPS mentor program in MISD)

Mansfield ISD uses Title II funds for the following: supplemental staff to support coaching, district-level professional development geared toward implementing the content area curriculum, leadership development for campus improvement, and the KEEPS teacher mentor program (teacher retention).

Title III – ELA – $451,266

  • Funds must be used to help students who are identified as Limited English Proficient English (advanced proficiency expected within 3 years) while at the same time mastering state content area standards.
  • Funds must be supplemental to what is required by State law, and supplemental to all other federal funds as well
  • Only 2% may be used for administrative costs
  • 1 Bilingual/ESL Specialist has been hired

Mansfield ISD utilizes Title III funds for supplemental staff to provide instructional support and modeling to Bilingual/ESL teachers, translation services, supplemental instructional materials and technology for the Bilingual/ESL program, staff development in the area of English Language Learners, English classes for parents, activities for students, parental engagement activities, and summer school activities.

Title IV – $365,558

  • Funds must be used to provide students with well-rounded educational opportunities,
  • Funds must be used to provide students with safe and healthy students activities,
  • Funds must be used to support the effective use of technology

Mansfield ISD utilizes Title IV funds to develop and support innovative programs in STEM and CCMR (College, Career & Military Readiness). Title IV provides professional development and coaching in the effective uses of technology. In addition, Title IV supports school safety programs.

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Please contact Dr. Tamara Liddell, Director of Federal Programs, at 817-299-6358 or TamaraLiddell@misdmail.org for questions or comments regarding federal funding.