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EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2015 – 2016

Robert Weyman, Principal Wes Beck, Superintendent

Reca Godfrey, Curriculum Director

Table of Contents

Site Based Decision-Making Committee................................................................................ 1

Parent Involvement……….…………………………………………………………………………2-3

District Goals and Objectives................................................................................................ 4-5

State Comprehensive Education.............................................................................................6

State Comprehensive Education-Eligibility Criteria..............................................................7

Funding Sources.....................................................................................................................8-9

Campus Plan (Goals, Objectives, Activities, Strategies, etc.).................................................10-35

Campus Site Based Decision Making Committee 2015-2016 Robert Weyman, Principal

EARLY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Parent Community Business

Kayla Armendarez Gretchen Campbell Gretchen Campbell Lisa Smith

Non-Teaching Professionals

Kim Horton (1)

Classroom Teachers

Brenda Beasley

Diane Manning

Mona Tumlinson

PARENT INVOLVEMENT EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Statement of Purpose

Early Middle school believes every child should have the opportunity to attain his/her full potential. Therefore, Early Middle School will maximize its resources to enable each child to become a successful learner. A key resource is its people: administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, and community members. We will work together to establish effective partnerships; together everyone achieves more. School and home must work together to realize higher student achievement. Ongoing, two–way, meaningful communication will occur to facilitate mutual understanding and to stimulate student success. Early Middle School will provide to all parents the grade level goals for its students; Early Middle school will also publish the STAAR testing schedule and assessment goals. Those students that need extra assistance will have access to programs that will help them reach these goals. Early Middle School will make every effort to include parents in the development, evaluation, and revision of the Title I Program and the Parent Involvement Policy. The school-parent compact will describe the responsibilities of key stake holders and useful channels of communication. The goal of our parental involvement program is student success.

Developing the Policy and Involving Parents in the Schoolwide Plan A site-based campus committee comprised of parents, community members, teachers, staff, and administrator will meet annually. The committee will provide input regarding the development and implementation of the Parent Involvement Policy and include it in the Early Middle School Campus Improvement Plan. Early Middle School will actively recruit volunteers for the team through various avenues of publicity. The parent volunteers will represent the diversity of the student population, and one or more parents on the advisory committee will have children participating in a Title I Program.

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Building Capacity Early Middle School values the partnership of the parents in their children’s education. There are many ways parents can make significant contributions to student success both at home and by volunteering at the school. Student achievement is the result of effective home-school-community partnerships.

Annual Meeting

Early Middle School will hold an annual meeting for all parents. Title I guidelines and services will be discussed and explained. The Parent Involvement Plan will also be reviewed and updated as necessary.

Home-School Compact

In accordance with Title I regulations, Early Middle School will develop and annually update a home-school compact which will explain how students, parents, and staff will share responsibility for student performance and success. Members of the Early Middle School SBDM Committee will be consulted in the design and implementation of the compact. All parents will be given a copy of the compact annually as part of the Student Handbooks. Students and parents are encouraged to discuss the contents of the compact.

Evaluation

Early Middle School will work with its Title I Advisory Committee to evaluate the effectiveness of the Parental Involvement Program. Surveys, classroom observation, assessment data, and other resources will be used to determine the needs and develop revised strategies for student success. Parental input will be sought. Revisions to the Title I Program and the Parental Involvement Policy will be developed and agreed upon with parent input and will be communicated to the parents in the district.

Concluding Statement

Early Middle School is committed to the success of students. We will work together with parents to monitor the effectiveness of our Parental Involvement and Title I Programs and to provide excellence in education. This policy will be promoted by the school board, administrators, principals, and other school staff as we seek active participation by our parents. 3

Early Middle School Goals and Objectives

2015-2016 FACILITIES GOAL #1: EMS is committed to providing and maintaining safe, secure, state of the art facilities conducive to learning at

the highest level possible for students, faculty, and community by 2016. Objective1: EMS will increase safety practices for a safer and more orderly school environment.

Objective 2: All students will be made aware of the dangers of drug and alcohol use and suicide prevention by participating in activities and programs detailing signs, preventive measures, and the risks . CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016.

Objective #1: Maintain or increase students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies

STAAR tests to at least a 92% passing rate. Objective #2: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. Objective #3: Continue to increase the ADA percentage of student attendance for all subgroups to at least 97%. Objective #4: EMS will strive to decrease the identification of special education students from 10.7% to 8.5% as reported on

the PBMAS. .

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COMMUNICATIONS GOAL #3: Through a collaborative effort EMS will integrate various means of communication involving, recognizing, and

cultivating relationships with parents and community that will foster a positive learning environment by 2016.

Objective: EMS will provide more opportunities for parents tp communicatewith the school using technology. FINANCE GOAL #4: EMS is committed to the responsible management of all district resources and finances through good

stewardship by 2016.

Objective: EMS will strive to maintain a superior fiscal accountability.

State Compensatory Education

State of Texas and EARLY ISD Student Eligibility Criteria: A student under 21 years of age and who: 1. Is in prekindergarten - grade 3 and did not perform satisfactorily on a readiness test/assessment given during the current school

year. 2. Is in grades 7-12 and did not maintain a 70 average in two or more subjects in the foundation curriculum during a semester in the

preceding or current school year OR is not maintaining a 70 average in two or more foundation subjects in the current semester. 3. Was not advanced from one grade to the next for one or more school years. 4. Did not perform satisfactorily on a state assessment instrument, and has not in the previous or current school year performed on

that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument.

5. Is pregnant or is a parent. 6. Has been placed in a DAEP during the preceding or current school year. 7. Has been expelled during the preceding or current school year. 8. Is currently on parole, probation, deferred prosecution, or other conditional release. 9. Was previously reported through PIEMS to have dropped out of school. 10. Is a student of limited English proficiency. 11. Is in the custody or care of DPRS or has, during the current school year, been referred to DPRS. 12. Is homeless. 13. Resided in the preceding school year or resides in the current school year in a residential placement facility in the district,

including a detention facility, substance abuse treatment facility, emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster group home.

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EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES

2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016

FUNDING SOURCE CATEGORY 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

211-TITLE 1, PART A IMPROVING BASIC PROGRAMS

6100 PAYROLL $55,100 $38,000 $26,110

6200 PROF. & CONTRACTED SERVICES $0 $0 $0

6300 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS $0 $0 $0

6400 STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL $1,000 $1,000 $1,000

255-TITLE II, PART A TEACHER, PRINCIPAL TRAINING

6100 PAYROLL $0 $0 $0

6200 PROF. & CONTRACTED SERVICES $0 $0 $0


6400 STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL $750 $750 $750

404-STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE

6100 PAYROLL $0

6200 PROF. & CONTRACTED SERVICES $0

6300 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS $0

6400 STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL $0

STATE COMPENSATORY

6100 PAYROLL $119,044 $103,344

6200 PROF. & CONTRACTED SERVICES $0 $0

6300 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS $300 $300

6400 STAFF DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL $0 $0

EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES

2013-2014, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016

FUNDING SOURCE CATEGORY 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016

SPECIAL EDUCATION

6100 PAYROLL $116,742 $118,00 $79,458

6200 PROF. & CONTRACTED

SERVICES

$0 $0 $0

6300 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS $1,320 $1,320 $1,320

6400 STAFF

DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL

$12 $800 $800

6400 SSA $95,000 $95,000 $95,000

ESL

6100 PAYROLL $12,738 $11,823 $10,284


SERVICES

$0 $0 $0


6400 STAFF

DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL

$0 $0 $0

GIFTED & TALENTED

6100 PAYROLL $16,455 $14,899 $15,212


SERVICES

$0


6400 STAFF

DEVELOPMENT/TRAVEL

$600 $600 $600

270-TITLE VI, PART B SUBPART

2 RURAL & LOW-INCOME

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

6100 PAYROLL $0 $0 $0


SERVICES

$0 $0 $0


6400 OTHER OPERATING COSTS $0 $0 $0

Campus Plan (Goals, Objectives, and Strategies)

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FACILITIES GOAL #1: EMS is committed to providing and maintaining safe, secure, state of the art facilities conducive to learning at the highest level possible for students, faculty, and community by 2016. Objective 1: EMS will increase safety practices for a safer and more orderly school environment.

Activity/Strategy Person(s)

Responsible Timeline Resources

Evidence of Implementation

Evidence of

Impact

Title 1 Schoolwide Component

(#1-10)

Campus and central office administrators will work to update the Emergency Operations Plan on an on-going basis.

Superintendent Principal Campus Committee

On-going

ESC XV Resource Materials

Evaluation of Crisis Situations Emergency Operations Plan

Teacher/Student Awareness

Administrators will meet frequently with the police department and officers from Drug Dog Prevention Program for input and up-to-date information relating to prevention and detection of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Principal Local Police Officers from Drug Dog Prevention Program

As needed

District and Campus Emergency Operations Plan

Discipline reports Teacher/Student Awareness

The campus has a guide to addressing dating violence in school that provides prevention and training awareness.

Principal Teachers Counselor

Fall 2015 and throughout the year.

Board Policy, FDB (LEGAL) Governor’s website on dating violence

Discipline referrals Documentation

No evidence of increase or decrease

CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS

GOAL #1: EMS will provide all students a rigorous,creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as

responsible citizens by 2016

Objective 2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunityin order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as

responsible citizens by 2016.

Guest speakers who are experts in the drug and alcohol field will be scheduled to speak to emphasize the effects of substance abuse.

Principal Counselor

10/15 to 5/15

Guest speakers (Drug and Violence Prevention)

Increased student awareness evident by student participation of handouts. Drug Education Survey Discipline referrals

EMS required drug testing results showed all students were tested clean.

Students and teachers will participate in Red Ribbon Week with activities.

Counselor Teachers

10/15

Ribbons, Curriculum/Planning Guide for Texas Red Ribbon Week

Students wear ribbons and participate in other Red Ribbon Week activities.


Student Council will conduct activities involving drug awareness & violence prevention.

Student Council Advisors and members

10/15 to 5/16

Assorted materials, PA system

Lesson plans Increased student awareness Drug survey


Staff development will be provided so that current information and skills can be taught relating to drug, violence, and character education.

Counselor

10/15

Counseling Materials

Lesson plans Observation Surveys

FACILITIES GOAL #1: EMS is committed to providing and maintaining safe, secure, state of the art facilities conducive to learning at the highest level possible for students, faculty, and community by 2016. Objective1: EMS will increase safety practices for a safer and more orderly school environment. Summative: The Title IV Annual Student Expulsion Gun-Free Schools Report will continue to indicate zero (0) incidents of aggressive or violent incidents in the district.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

The campus will continue to conduct all drills pertaining to our Emergency Operations Plan.

Principal Teachers

Unannounced arrival at various times throughout the year.

Emergency Operations Plan

Evaluation of crisis and weather related situations.

Teacher/Student Awareness

The campus will conduct at least one Bus Emergency Evacuation Drill during the year.

Principal Coaches Teachers

One per semester

Bus Emergency Evacuation Bus Evacuation Plan Teacher/Student Awareness

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all *students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to

society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #1: Maintain or increase all *students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a 90% passing rate. *White, Hispanic, African American, Economically Disadvantages, Migrant, Male, Female, Limited English Proficient, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, G/T, etc.

Activity/Strategy Person(s) Responsible

Timeline Resources Evidence of Implementation

Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

STAAR scores from 2015 will be disaggregated using the Eduphoria computer program and the reports will be given to each teacher so that areas of weaknesses can be addressed in regular lessons and in planned tutoring.

Counselor Teachers Principal

8/15 to 9/16

Eduphoria Reports Lesson Plans Tutoring Plans

Tutoring log Benchmark testing Weekly tests Report cards

EMS is at or above the state scores

All lessons will be taught using TEKS objectives with emphasis on higher-level thinking skills and problem-solving strategies.

Principal Teachers

9/15 to 5/16 Daily

TEKS/STAAR; The Problem Solver KAMICO

Region XIII Practice TAKS tests Increased number meeting minimum expectations

Tutorials will be offered to enhance academic abilities in addition to identifying and correcting weaknesses of all students with emphasis on At-Risk students. The Title I teacher will help monitor and assist the At-Risk students.

Principal Teachers

9/15 to 5/16

Textbooks; STAAR Informational Booklets; Appetizers; Region XV Practice tests; Eye on Mastery; Released TAKS tests

Teacher-made tests Progress reports Report cards STAAR Title I Teacher

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all *students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners,

contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #1: Maintain or increase all *students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a 90% passing rate. *White, Hispanic, African American, Economically Disadvantages, Migrant, Male, Female, Limited English Proficient, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, G/T, etc.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #1: Maintain or increase all *students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a 90% passing rate. *White, Hispanic, African American, Economically Disadvantages, Migrant, Male, Female, Limited English Proficient, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, G/T, etc.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #1: Maintain or increase all *students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a

90% passing rate. *White, Hispanic, African American, Economically Disadvantages, Migrant, Male, Female, Limited English Proficient, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, G/T, etc.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #1: Maintain or increase all *students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a 90% passing rate. *White, Hispanic, African American, Economically Disadvantages, Migrant, Male, Female, Limited English Proficient, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, G/T, etc.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #1: Maintain or increase all *students’ performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a

90% passing rate. Summative: All student groups will maintain or increase performance on the mathematics, science, reading, writing and social studies STAAR tests to at least a 90% passing rate. *White, Hispanic, African American, Economically Disadvantages, Migrant, Male, Female, Limited English Proficient, Special Education, Bilingual/ESL, G/T, etc.

CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #2: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

Teachers, principals, and administrators will receive sustained, intensive classroom focused professional development to address the learning needs of all students.

Teachers Principal

8/15 10/15 2/16

ESC XV Title I (A) Staff Development $1,000 Title II (A) $750

Teacher observations Staff Development Roster

Title I (A)

Instructional strategies and methods will be based on scientifically based research.

Teachers

9/15 to 5/16 Daily

Classroom Materials

Lesson Plans Teacher Observations

Mentors will be provided to assist and support new teachers so that they will be successful and remain in the profession.

Principal Mentors Assistant Superintendent

9/14 to 5/16

ESC XV

Principal Observations Assistant Superintendent Observations

Staff development will be provided for teachers who work primarily outside of the area of special education “related to the instruction of students with disabilities”.

Teachers Principal

As planned ESC XV Heartland Special Ed. Coop.

Teacher Observations Staff Development Roster

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #2: All students will be taught by highly qualified teachers. Summative: All students will be taught by highly qualified and certified teachers as reported on the 2012-2013 NCLB Highly Qualified Report. Activity/Strategy

Person(s) Responsible

Timeline Resources Evidence of

Implementation

Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #3: Continue to increase the ADA percentage of student attendance at all campuses and for all subgroups to at least 97%. Summative: The district’s ADA percentage of student attendance for all subgroups will be 97% or more.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

Perfect attendance certificates will be given to students during awards ceremony.

Counselor

5/16

Attendance records, certificates, time filling out certificates

Increased number of students with perfect attendance ADA

The 2012-2013 year ADA percentage was 97.24%

Phone call to parent to verify student absence for those students deemed habitual in missing school.

Clerical Staff Principal

8/15 to 5/16 As Needed

Attendance records, time, phone

Increased student attendance ADA


Home visit to students who habitually miss school.

Principal Counselor Truancy Officer

8/15 to 5/16 As Needed

Attendance records, time, vehicle

Increased student attendance ADA


CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Summative: The AEIS Report will document that EISD students maintained or attained a completion rate of 90% and maintain dropout rate of 0%.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

The High School counselor will describe the types of graduation plans to the 8

th grade so they may

be able to make decisions concerning their four-year plan.

High School Counselor

4/16 Information over types of graduation plans

Student participation

8th grade students will complete

their four-year plan.

High School and Middle School Counselor

4/16

Four-year plans, time

Four-year plans

The counselor will introduce, discuss, and provide information about high school degree plans and the curriculum of the courses.

Counselor Teachers

On-going

TEA/Internet Resources

Student Survey Parent Interviews AEIS – College bound

The counselor will schedule special sessions to discuss (and classroom teachers will routinely emphasize) the importance of gaining an education beyond high school (e.g. trade school, college, etc.)

Counselor Teachers

On-going TEA/Internet Resources

Student Survey Parent Interviews AEIS – College bound

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CURRICULUM & ACADEMICS GOAL #2: EMS will provide all students a rigorous, creative, innovative educational opportunity in order to create life-long learners, contributing to society as responsible citizens by 2016. Objective #4: EMS will strive to decrease the identification of special education students from 10.7% to 8.5% as reported on the RBMAS.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

Special Education teachers and instructional aides will work with identified students in self-contained classrooms, pull-out program.

Principal Director of Special Education

9/15 to 5/16

Heartland Schools Coop Salaries $95,752 Supplies $1,000 Staff Development $540

COMMUNICATIONS GOAL #3: Through a collaborative effort EMS will integrate various means of communication involving, recognizing, and cultivating relationships

with parents and community that will foster a positive learning environment by 2016. Objective: EMS will strive to have at least ninety-five percent (90%) of the parents/guardians participate in his or her child’s education.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

The middle school section of Early ISD web site will be continuously updated throughout the year.

Computer Aide

8/15 to 5/16

Internet

Web site

Progress reports will be passed out to students. Parents will be notified by School Messenger when progress reports are passed out.

Teacher Principal Counselor

8/15 to 5/16 Every three weeks

Printing Reports Time School Messenger $704

Progress reports Report cards

Attempts will be made to contact parents of students that are failing at three-weeks.


8/15 to 5/16

None

Documentation Progress reports Report card grades

Response to Intervention Strategies employed and related to parents of at risk students weekly.


8/15 to 5/16 Gradebook information from teachers.

Documentation Progress reports Grades

Grades improve over time.

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Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

Information will be provided for parents through EMS, District and Region XV newsletters.

Principal Counselor

8/15 to 5/16 Information from staff and students

Activities from the campus

Parents will be offered the option of monitoring their child’s/children’s attendance and grades through txConnect Grade/Attendance Parent Portal.

Principal Inst Tech Dir Teachers

Current txConnect Grade/Attendance Parent Portal Local Funds $400

Number of parents registered w/password

Positive comments from parents about being informed

Special parent meetings such as Admission Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings, ESL or Title I parent meetings will be held to assist parents in his/her child’s education.

Principal Title I team

As needed Title I – TASK scheduler Special parent meetings such as Admission Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings, ESL or Title I parent meetings will be held to assist parents in his/her child’s education.

Using the school – parent compact as mandated under the Title I Federal Program, EMS and parents will help students achieve the state’s high educational standards.

Principal Title I team Parents

8/15 to 5/16 Printed Reports Title I – TASK scheduler School – Parent Compact Letter Sleek computer program for Title I/English/Language Arts

Progress reports Report cards Informal surveys Observations

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FINANCE GOAL #4: EMS is committed to the responsible management of all district resources and finances through good stewardship by 2015. Objective: EMS will strive to maintain a superior fiscal accountability. Summative: EMS will strive to maintain a superior fiscal accountability.




Evidence of

Impact


(#1-10)

The EMS office will continue to be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants applicable to federal, state, and local programs.

Superintendent Principal EMS office staff

Approval of annual budget

Federal, state, and local funds

Annual financial audit

As a Title I (school-wide) campus we will continue to be accountable for meeting the requirements of the federal program.

Superintendent Principal EMS office staff

Approval of annual budget

Federal funds Annual evaluation of all programs

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