Federal Programs

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance through state education agencies (SEAs) to local education agencies (LEAs) and public schools with the highest percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.  Public schools with poverty rates of at least 40 percent may use Title I funds, along with other federal, state, and local funds, to operate a schoolwide program to upgrade the entire educational program. The school designs, in consultation with parents, staff, and district staff, an instructional program to meet the needs of students. The programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support parent and family engagement.

The Tate County School District serves all our schools  through a Schoolwide Program.  This means that Title I funds may be utilized to affect all students and faculty members. These funds are used to purchase supplementary instructional supplies, Technology, and Professional Development. Our elementary schools utilize these funds with salary and benefits for paraprofessionals. 

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher, principals, and other school leaders; increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders. These funds are utilized to provide professional development for teachers, principals and other school leaders.

Title III grants are awarded to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to: help ensure that English Learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement in English; assist all English Learners, including immigrant children and youth, to achieve at high levels in academic subjects so that all English Learners can meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet; assist teachers, principals and other school leaders, and LEAs to develop and enhance their capacity to provide effective instructional programs designed to prepare English Learners, including immigrant children and youth, to enter all-English instructional settings; and promote parental, family, and community participation in language instruction educational programs for the parents, families, and communities of English Learners. 

Tate County School District currently does not qualify for these funds.

DIstrict EL Plan

The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is used to improve student academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies, schools, and local communities to: 1) provide all students with access to a well-rounded education; 2) improve school conditions for student learning; and 3) improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. These funds are used at all schools to purchase instructional supplies for our counselors  and or equipment that meet the allowable purchases guidelines.  Our high schools utilize these funds for Dual enrollment.

The Rural Education Initiative is designed to address the unique needs of small, rural local education agencies (LEAs) that frequently lack the personnel and resources needed to compete effectively for Federal competitive grants and receive formula grant allocations under other programs in amounts too small to be effective in meeting their intended purposes. These funds are used to pay for Professional Development for teachers and administration and for our parent communication portal.

Tate County School District McKinney-Vento Liaison

Amy Williams awilliams@tcsdms.org 662-562-5861

All school districts are required to maintain compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act which provides specific rights for homeless students. Every school district must designate a McKinney-Vento Liaison to assist in identifying, supporting, and ensuring the rights of homeless students and families.  These rights include waiving certain requirements, such as proof of residency, when students are enrolling and allowing categorical eligibility for certain services, such as free lunch. The Act also states:

• Students who are homeless may attend their school of origin or the school where they are temporarily residing.

• Parents or guardians of homeless students must be informed of educational and related opportunities.

• Students who are homeless may enroll without school, medical, or similar records.

• Students who are homeless and their families receive referrals to health, dental, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and other needed services.

• Students who are homeless have a right to transportation to school.

• Students must be provided a statement explaining why they are denied any service or enrollment.

• Students must be enrolled in school and receive services, such as transportation, while disputes are being settled.

• Students are automatically eligible for Title I services.

• School districts must reserve a portion of Title IA funds to serve homeless students.

• School districts must review and revise policies that serve as barriers to homeless students.

• Schools must post information in the community regarding the rights of homeless students and unaccompanied youth in schools and other places where homeless families may frequent and written in a language they can understand.

• School districts must identify a McKinney-Vento Liaison

TCSD Homeless Children & youth Policy & Procedures

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student academic achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards; improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher, principals, and other school leaders; increase the number of teachers,

Tate County  School District Point of Contact

Amy Williams awilliams@tcsdms.org 662-562-5861

LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law on December 10, 2015, amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  For the first time, the Every Student Succeeds Act embeds federal education law requirements that emphasize school stability and success for youth in foster care.

The Every Student Succeeds Act emphasizes the importance of limiting educational disruption of children placed in foster care who move due to entering care or changing placements by mandating the the child remain in their schools or origin unless it is determined by the LEA and state child welfare agency that changing schools is in the child’s best interest.

If you have any questions or need information concerning this information, please feel free to contact us.

TCSD children in Foster Care Plan and Procedures

Policy    Code:    JAA            

EQUAL    EDUCATIONAL    OPPORTUNITIES    

Every    pupil    of    the    district    will    have    equal    educational    opportunities    regardless    of    race,    color,    creed,    sex,    handicap,    religion,    or    marital    status.    No    student    shall    be    excluded    on    such    basis    from    participating    in    or    having    access    to    any    course    offerings,    athletics,    counseling,    employment    assistance,    and    extra-curricular    activities        As    provided    under    Title    IX    of    the    Education    Amendments    of    1972,    no    person    in    the    U.S.    shall,    on    the    basis    of    sex,    be    excluded    from    participation    in,    be    denied    the    benefits    of,    or    be    subjected    to    discrimination    under    any    education    program    or    activity    receiving    federal    financial    assistance.        The    following    person    has    been    designated    as    the    Title    IX    Coordinator    and    will    handle    inquiries    regarding    the    Tate    County    Schools’    nondiscrimination    policies,    the    filing    of    grievances,    and    the    requests    for    copies    of    grievance    procedures    covering    discrimination    NOT    based    on    disability.        

Amy    Williams,    Title    IX    Coordinator    

574    Parkway    Street    Coldwater,    MS    38618    

Phone:        (662)    562-5861,    x1007    

Fax:        (662)    562-8516        

awilliams@tcsdms.org    

Title I Links

Parent Opt-out Military Form

Parent-Teacher-Student Compact

Tate County School District Parent and Family Engagement Plan

Schools Parent and Family Engagement Plan

Testing Policy

Title III Links

Title IX Links

Tate County School District Notice Regarding Title IX Amended Regulations Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is an anti-discrimination law that states no person in the United States, on the basis of sex, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. 20 U.S.C. § 1681(a) The policy of this Board forbids unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature amounting to or constituting harassment and/or discrimination against any student in the district. The Board of Education will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its students or employees.  Title IX was originally enacted in 1972. Amended regulations addressing sexual harassment under Title IX were issued on May 6, 2020, and are effective as of August 14, 2020. The amended regulations define sexual harassment under Title IX and establish procedures to respond to an allegation of sexual harassment involving a student(s) or employee(s). The Tate County School District (District) has updated its policies, implementing the amended regulations. Below is a summary of these amendments.  This Notice explains how to report a complaint of sexual harassment, the steps the District takes to investigate the complaint, the process the district follows in making its decision, and the process for filing an appeal.  I. Notification Regarding Reporting Allegations of Sexual Harassment  To all students, parents, or legal guardians, and employees:   The District’s Title IX Coordinator is as follows: 

Amy Williams

Title I Links

Parent Opt-out Military Form

Parent-Teacher-Student Compact

Tate County School District Parent and Family Engagement Plan

Schools Parent and Family Engagement PlanTitle II Links

Title III Links

Title IX Links