The Wabash District #348 School Board reviewed several key planning documents tied to federal funding during Monday night’s meeting.
District Curriculum Director Michael Brewer told board members the district is preparing its consolidated district plan, which serves as a single application covering multiple federal grants.
Brewer explained the updated process streamlines what used to be separate applications, combining information for up to 12 different federal programs into one comprehensive planning document. He said the plan outlines a wide range of information about each school and the district as a whole, and will be presented for approval in April.
As part of that process, the board reviewed several supporting documents this month, including school-wide plans for each building tied to Title I funding.
Brewer said those plans outline how each school will meet academic standards, provide resources, support at-risk students, and implement instructional strategies. Because all district buildings meet the threshold for school-wide Title I programs, he said the district has more flexibility in how funds are used to support students.
The board also reviewed a new district-wide parent involvement policy, which is now required as part of the consolidated plan.
Brewer said the policy provides a general framework for engaging families, while each individual school outlines its own specific efforts, such as PTO programs, school events, and parent-teacher conferences.
Board members discussed the ongoing challenge of increasing parent involvement, particularly at higher grade levels, though Brewer noted the district continues to explore ways to improve engagement.
The documents reviewed Monday will be incorporated into the final consolidated district plan, which is expected to come before the board for approval next month.
