5 Consolidated Note that for Title I only, equitable services are based on a district’s full allocation, prior to taking Workbook (cont’d) any allowable expenses or transfers. Lead districts for consortia (Schedule A) should be sure to supply total enrollment for the consortium where indicated in the workbook to ensure accurate set-asides for equitable services. Private-school enrollment for calculating funding for equitable services does not include students, although these students may be served as determined by consultation. 6 Implementation of Districts must maintain control over funding for, and evaluation and supervision of services services provided to private school teachers/students. Funds are never provided directly to the private school. From its Title I reservation for equitable services, districts may reserve a necessary and reasonable amount for 1) administrative costs for providing those services, and 2) for districts required to reserve funds for family engagement activities, an equal percentage for these activities for families of eligible private school students. For guidance on contracts with third parties providing services for private school students and teachers, see . Districts retain ownership of any equipment or supplies purchased for equitable services and should remove them from private schools if no longer used for equitable services or if necessary to prevent unauthorized use. Services must benefit students rather than the private school. Therefore, services must be supplemental to those regularly provided by the private school. Services must be neutral, secular, and non-ideological. DESE will publish district allocations for equitable services by private school. The entire cycle for provision of equitable services, from offer to consult to a district’s evaluation of services, will be part of DESE’s monitoring protocol. 7 Carryover of Funds Funds for equitable services should be obligated in the first fiscal year of the grant cycle. In the event of extenuating circumstances preventing an LEA from obligating all funds for equitable services in the first year, funds may remain available for equitable services in year two of the grant, and should be obligated after consultation with private school officials. When necessary, DESE will decide extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
5 Consolidated Workbook (cont’d) Note that for Title I only, equitable services are based on a district’s full allocation, prior to taking any allowable expenses or transfers. Lead districts for consortia (Schedule A) should be sure to supply total enrollment for the consortium where indicated in the workbook to ensure accurate set-asides for equitable services. Private-school enrollment for calculating funding for equitable services does not include students, although these students may be served as determined by consultation. 6 Implementation of services Districts must maintain control over funding for, and evaluation and supervision of services provided to private school teachers/students. Funds are never provided directly to the private school. From its Title I reservation for equitable services, districts may reserve a necessary and reasonable amount for 1) administrative costs for providing those services, and 2) for districts required to reserve funds for family engagement activities, an equal percentage for these activities for families of eligible private school students. For guidance on contracts with third parties providing services for private school students and teachers, see . Districts retain ownership of any equipment or supplies purchased for equitable services and should remove them from private schools if no longer used for equitable services or if necessary to prevent unauthorized use. Services must benefit students rather than the private school. Therefore, services must be supplemental to those regularly provided by the private school. Services must be neutral, secular, and non-ideological. DESE will publish district allocations for equitable services by private school. The entire cycle for provision of equitable services, from offer to consult to a district’s evaluation of services, will be part of DESE’s monitoring protocol. 7 Carryover of Funds Funds for equitable services should be obligated in the first fiscal year of the grant cycle. In the event of extenuating circumstances preventing an LEA from obligating all funds for equitable services in the first year, funds may remain available for equitable services in year two of the grant, and should be obligated after consultation with private school officials. When necessary, DESE will decide extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
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