Division of Teaching and Learning Department of Federal Programs & External Funding

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1 Division of Teaching and Learning Department of Federal Programs & External Funding MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Principals Nakia Coy, Director of Federal Programs & External Funding Linda Shepard, Director ESL and Bilingual Programs Elisa Farris, Director of Professional Learning Kim Lawson, Ph.D., Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Rhonda Ward, Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction Brian Malechuk, Ed. D., Executive Director of Special Education DATE: April 3, 2014 SUBJECT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) & IDEA B SPECIAL EDUCATION PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM in the Katy ISD Education Support Complex Boardroom regarding the ESEA Title I, Title II, Title III and IDEA B Special Education federal programs as implemented in and as proposed for The staff and the public are invited to this meeting to make comment, including a written statement that must accompany all comments made. In addition, parent and teacher surveys have been created to gather input on these programs. The links to each electronic survey are listed below. Parent Survey (English): Parent Survey (Spanish): Campus Survey: (Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Paraprofessionals):

2 Elementary and Secondary Education Act Public Meeting April 3, 2014 Page 2 Action Items- All Campuses: Ensure that your campus has at least one administrative representative, one parent representative, and one Title I staff member (if applicable) in attendance at the May 13 th meeting. Post the official notice (attached) where it is visible to all who may want to participate. Place a meeting invitation (attached) in your campus newsletter and/or enews. Forward the electronic parent and campus surveys to appropriate persons by April 11, Action Items- Title I Campuses Only: Send a printed copy of the public meeting letter (attached) to all parents by April 11, Complete the following forms and place a scanned copy in the campus Title I documentation folder on the K-drive by May 23 rd. These forms are available on the K-drive under Title I Resources, End of Year Forms. Title I Program Evaluation Title I Staff Form Planned Activities Complete documentation checklists and scan all corresponding artifacts/evidence into the campus documentation folder by May 23, All original documents should be kept on campus and be available for auditing purposes. Ensure that an administrator and/or a Title I teacher attends the required Title I planning session immediately following the public meeting on May 13th. Contact Nakia Coy at nakiarcoy@katyisd.org or , if you have questions.

3 Text for School Newsletters: PUBLIC NOTICE A public meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Katy Independent School District Educational Support Complex Boardroom located at 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas regarding the ESEA Title I, Title II, Title III and IDEA B Special Education programs as implemented in the school year and as proposed for school year. The staff and the public are invited to comment on the ESEA Title I Part A, Title II, Title III and IDEA B Special Education programs. A written statement for the record must accompany all comments made. AVISO PÚBLICO Una reunión pública de información sobre los programas ESEA de Título I, Título II, Título III y los programas IDEA B de Educación Especial tal como han sido implementados durante el año escolar y propuestos para el año escolar , tendrá lugar el martes, 13 de mayo de 2014 a las 1:00 p.m. en el Edificio de Apoyo a la Educación del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Katy, ubicado en 6301 South Stadium Lane, en Katy, Texas. Tanto el personal como el público están invitados a comentar sobre los programas ESEA de Título I, Título II, Título III y los programas IDEA B de Educación Especial. Una declaración que conste por escrito debe acompañar todos los comentarios sometidos.

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6 April 7, 2014 Dear Parents: You are invited to attend an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) public meeting, which is scheduled for May 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Katy Independent School District Educational Support Complex (ESC) Boardroom located at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX Information regarding Katy ISD s Title I schools will be shared. Title II, Title III, and Special Education programs will also be discussed. This meeting is held to gather public input on the current school year and on ways the program can be improved. This is your opportunity to discuss ideas that you feel will help improve the academic progress of the students enrolled at Title I campuses. Your input regarding the program is important to Katy ISD. Although this is an afternoon meeting, I hope you will make plans to attend. We value your suggestions and welcome your ideas for review. Thank you for helping us to continually improve educational opportunities for your student(s). Sincerely, Nakia Coy Director of Federal Programs & External Funding Katy Independent School District 6301 South Stadium Lane Katy, Texas fax:

7 7 de abril de 2014 Apreciados padres: Les invitamos a asistir a una junta pública del programa de Título I que se llevará a cabo el 13 de mayo de 2014, a las 1:00 p.m., en el edificio Educational Support Complex (ESC) de Katy ISD, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, TX El propósito de esta junta es escuchar sus comentarios sobre este año escolar, al igual que sus sugerencias sobre cómo mejorar los programas educativos en el futuro. Ustedes tendrán la oportunidad de ofrecer sugerencias para mejorar el progreso académico de los estudiantes que asisten a las escuelas que participan en el programa de Título I. Su opinión acerca del programa es muy importante para el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Katy. A pesar de que esta junta se llevará a cabo por la tarde, espero que pueda asistir, ya que valoramos sus ideas y sugerencias. Gracias por ayudarnos a seguir mejorando las oportunidades académicas para su hijo. Atentamente, Nakia Coy Directora de Programas Federales y Financiamiento Externo Katy Independent School District 6301 South Stadium Lane Katy, Texas fax: