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Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
(ESSA) COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
This guide explains how to file a complaint about any of the programs1 that are administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the Department) under the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)2 .
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Complaint Procedures for ESSA Programs Table of Contents
General Information
- What is a complaint under ESSA?
- Who may file a complaint?
- How can a complaint be filed?
Complaints filed with LEA
- How will a complaint filed with the LEA be investigated?
- What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the local level (LEA)?
Complaints filed with the Department
- How can a complaint be filed with the Department?
- How will a complaint filed with the Department be investigated?
- How are complaints related to equitable services to nonpublic school children handled differently?
Appeals
- How will appeals to the Department be investigated?
- What happens if the complaint is not resolved at the state level (the Department)?
1. What is a complaint?
For these purposes, a complaint is a written allegation that a local education agency (LEA) or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the Department) has violated a federal statute or regulation that applies to a program under ESSA.
2. Who may file a complaint?
Any individual or organization may file a complaint.
3. How can a complaint be filed?
Complaints can be filed with the LEA or with the Department.
4. How will a complaint filed with the LEA be investigated?
Complaints filed with the LEA are to be investigated and attempted to be resolved according to the locally developed and adopted procedures.
5. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the local level (LEA)?
A complaint not resolved at the local level may be appealed to the Department.
6. How can a complaint be filed with the Department?
A complaint filed with the Department must be a written, signed statement that includes:
- A statement that a requirement that applies to an ESSA program has been violated by the LEA or the Department, and
- The facts on which the statement is based and the specific requirement allegedly violated.
7. How will a complaint filed with the Department be investigated?
The investigation and complaint resolution proceedings will be completed within a time limit of forty-five calendar days. That time limit can be extended by the agreement of all parties.
The following activities will occur in the investigation:
- Record. A written record of the investigation will be kept.
- Notification of LEA. The LEA will be notified of the complaint within five days of the complaint being filed.
- Resolution at LEA. The LEA will then initiate its local complaint procedures in an effort to first resolve the complaint at the local level.
- Report by LEA. Within thirty-five days of the complaint being filed, the LEA will submit a written summary of the LEA investigation and complaint resolution. This report is considered public record and may be made available to parents, teachers, and other members of the general public.
- Verification. Within five days of receiving the written summary of a complaint resolution, the Department will verify the resolution of the complaint through an on-site visit, letter, or telephone call(s).
- Appeal. The complainant or the LEA may appeal the decision of the Department to the U.S. Department of Education.
8. How are complaints related to equitable services to nonpublic school children handled differently?
In addition to the procedures listed in number 7 above, complaints related to equitable services will also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, and they will receive all information related to the investigation and resolution of the complaint. Also, appeals to the United States Department of Education must be filed no longer than thirty days following the Department’s resolution of the complaint (or its failure to resolve the complaint).
9. How will appeals to the Department be investigated?
The Department will initiate an investigation within ten days, which will be concluded within thirty days from the day of the appeal. This investigation may be continued beyond the thirty day limit at the discretion of the Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Department will communicate the decision and reasons for the decision to the complainant and the LEA. Recommendations and details of the decision are to be implemented within fifteen days of the decision being delivered to the LEA.
10. What happens if a complaint is not resolved at the state level (the Department)?
The complainant or the LEA may appeal the decision of the Department to the United States Department of Education.
1 Programs include Title I. A, B, C, D, Title II, Title III, Title IV.A, Title V 2 In compliance with ESSA Title VIII- Part C. Sec. 8304(a)(3)(C)
Local education agencies are required to disseminate, free of charge, this information regarding ESSA complaint procedures to parents of students and appropriate private school officials or representatives.
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Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
District/LEA: 048-069 GRAIN VALLEY R-V
Year: 2025-2026
Funding Application: Plan – LEA Parent and Family Engagement
Verison: Initial
Status: Returend to LEA
LEA PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Section 1112 (b) (3) and (7) and Section 1116
☑ The LEA will conduct outreach and engage parents of participating children, including parents of migrant and EL children, in meaningful consultation to plan and implement parent involvement programs, activities, and procedures.
LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Policy Development
☑ The LEA parent and family engagement policy is developed jointly with, agreed on with, and distributed to parents of participating children. Section 1116 (a)(2)
Describe how the LEA involves parents in the joint development of the LEA parent and family engagement policy
The Grain Valley School District puts into operation programs, activities, and procedures for the engagement of parents and family members in all of its schools with Title I, Part A programs. These programs and activities are planned and operated with meaningful consultation with parents and family members of participating children. The following actions serve as evidence of parent and family member involvement in jointly developing the LEA plan.
The Title I Parent Involvement Plan and Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan are reviewed and/or revised annually. The district uses survey results from previous year to determine effectiveness and make changes to plans. Comments and suggestions by parents are used to revise the plan. Copies of the parent and family engagement policy is available on the district/school website. Documentation of parent and family input is maintained in the district office.
Describe how the LEA seeks and obtains the agreement of parents with the parent and family engagement policy
The Grain Valley School District collaborates with parents and families to obtain agreement with the parent and family engagement policy. The policy outlining the requirements of the parent and family engagement policy is posted as part of school board policy on the district website. Parents and family members at each of the Title I, Part A schools has the opportunity to participate as volunteer committee members involved with building planning teams responsible for planning parent and family engagement events in conjunction with the goals of the Title I, Part A program. Parents and family members also have multiple opportunities to provide feedback and agreement with the parent and family engagement policy through paper and/or online surveys. The School-Parent Compact agreement between families and the Title I school acknowledge the parent and family engagement policy as well.
Describe how the LEA distributes the LEA parent and family engagement policy to parents of participating children
Parent and family engagement policy is included as part of the School-Parent Compact for the Title I, Part A program. The policy is also shared at the annual Title meeting at the beginning of each school year. School board policy is available on the district website including parent and family engagement policies and procedures. Each Title I, Part A school building distributes a variety of information related to parent and family engagement throughout each school year as well.
Plan Development
The LEA parent and family engagement policy establishes expectations and objectives for meaningful parent and family involvement Section 1116(a)(2)
☑ The LEA involves parents and family members in jointly developing the local educational agency plan Section 1116 (a)(2) (A)
Describe how the LEA involves parents and family members in jointly developing the local education agency plan
The Grain Valley School District puts into operation programs, activities, and procedures for the engagement of parents and family members in all of its schools with Title I, Part A programs. These programs and activities are planned and operated with meaningful consultation with parents and family members of participating children. The following actions serve as evidence of parent and family member involvement in jointly developing the LEA plan.
The Title I Parent Involvement Plan and Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan are reviewed and/or revised annually. The district uses survey results from previous year to determine effectiveness and make changes to plans. Comments and suggestions by parents are used to revise the plan. A copy of the parent and family engagement policy is available on the district website. Documentation of parent and family input is maintained in the school buildings and in the district office.
Check all that apply:
☑ No Comprehensive Accountability and Targeted Accountability schools have been identified in the LEA. Section 1116 (a)(2)(A) and Section 1111(d)(1)(2)
☐ The LEA will involve parents and family members in the development of Comprehensive Accountability Plans. Section 1116 (a)(2)(A) and Section 1111(d)(1)(2)
☐ The LEA will involve parents and family members in the development of Targeted Accountability Plans. Section 1116 (a)(2)(A) and Section 1111(d)(1)(2)
Capacity Building
☑ Comprehensive Accountability Plans. Section Targeted Accountability Plans. Section 1116 The LEA provides coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist and build the capacity of all participating schools within the LEA in planning and implementing effective parent and family involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance, (which may include meaningful consultation with employers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations, or individuals with expertise in effectively engaging parents and family members in education.) Section 1116 (a)(2)(B)
Describe coordination, technical assistance, and other support
The Grain Valley School District will provide the following coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist and build capacity of all Title I, Part A schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family involvement activities to improve student achievement and school performance. This may include meaningful consultation with employers, business leaders, philanthropic organizations, or individuals with expertise in effectively engaging parents and family members in education.
The federal programs director along with Title I school principals and personnel coordinate the support of each school as needed. Title I reading teachers provide materials and training for parents throughout each year to assist children academically in core areas. Principals provide literature from research to support parent efforts at home through classroom and building newsletters.
The School-Parent Compact is explained and discussed with parents and students at the beginning of each school year. This is coordinated with a Title I information meeting, meet the teacher night, school family engagement events, and parent teacher conferences. The compact is reviewed annually with parents for any necessary changes for each year.
Coordination & Integration
☑ The LEA coordinates and integrates parent and family engagement strategies under this part with parent and family engagement strategies, if feasible and appropriate, with other relevant Federal, State, and local laws and programs. Section 1116(a)(2)(C)
Mark all relevant Federal, State, and local laws and programs that are coordinated and integrated with the Title I.A program
ESEA
☐ Title I School Improvement (a)
☐ Title I.C Migrant
☐ Title I.D Delinquent
☑ Title II.A
☐ Title III EL
☐ Title III Immigrant
☑ Title IV.A
☐ Title V.B
☐ School Improvement Grant (g) (SIG)
Other Acts
☐ Spec. Ed. State and Local Funds
☐ Spec. Ed. Part B Entitlement
☐ Perkins Basic Grant - Postsecondary
☐ Perkins Basic Grant - Secondary
☑ State and Local Funds
☐ Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
☐ Head Start
☑ McKinney-Vento
☐ Adult Education and Family Literacy
☐ Others
Describe how the LEA will coordinate and integrate family engagement strategies with these laws and/or programs
The Grain Valley School District coordinates with relevant federal, state, and local laws and programs including: special education, early childhood programs, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Parents as Teachers, and other programs as appropriate that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the eduction of their children. This coordination is supported through a variety of communication methods including, but not limited to: local school websites, parent teacher conferences, parent workshops, newsletters, and social media.
Annual Evaluation
☑ The LEA conducts, with the meaningful involvement of parents and family members, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of all schools served under this part. Section 1116 (a)(2)(D)
Describe annual evaluation
The Grain Valley School District utilizes a common survey for parents administered to the parents and families of each Title I, Part A school each year. The results from the survey are utilized to evaluate the effectiveness and overall satisfaction of the school. This survey is not exclusive to the parent and family engagement policy. However, the information gleaned from it informs any revisions to the policy. Parents and family members are provided the opportunity to complete the survey through email with a web link. Currently, two buildings in the district are schoolwide under Title I, Part A. These schools have utilized specific strategies to target all parents and family members to improve parent and student engagement.
As part of the annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy, the LEA identifies;
☑ Barriers to greater participation by parents of participating children (with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background)
Describe method(s) for identifying barriers
The Grain Valley School District will use evaluation surveys designed with questions and opportunities for parents to express any barriers they deem exist to being involved with their children's education. All school personnel will informally gather information from parents and family members through constant communication and relationship building to identify barriers and seek resolution and improvement.
☑ The needs of parents and family members to assist with the learning of their children, including engaging with school personnel and teachers
Describe method(s) for identifying needs
The Grain Valley School District will use evaluation surveys designed with questions that help school personnel obtain information about how better to engage parents in the learning of their children. Each parent event held at a Title I, Part A school will include activities designed with parent and school partnership in helping students be successful academically. These activities will include the involvement of teachers to help build relationships between school and families. Feedback will be requested formally after each event to measure the effectiveness of the format/activity.
☑ Strategies to support successful school and family interactions
Describe method(s) for identifying strategies
The Grain Valley School District met with parents and teachers in the spring at our planning and review meeting (April 1st and April 1st, 2025) to reflect on our current practices and engagement opportunities and plan for the upcoming year. The Grain Valley School District will provide training for parents from Title I, Part A funds, provide reasonable and necessary expenses such as supplies and materials to engage parents in school-related meetings and training sessions, arrange for meetings and activities at a variety of times to accommodate various schedules and identify and apply model approaches to improve parent and family involvement.
☑ The LEA will use the findings of the annual evaluation of the parent and family engagement policy to design evidence-based strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary, the parent and family engagement policy. Section 1116 (a)(2)(E)
☑ The LEA will involve parents in the parent and family engagement activities of the Title I served schools (which may include establishing a parent advisory board for the purpose of developing, revising, and reviewing the parent and family engagement policy.) Section 1116 (a)(2)(F)
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Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
District/LEA: 048-069 GRAIN VALLEY R-V
Year: 2025-2026
Funding Application: Plan – School Level – 4040 Matthews Elementary
Version: Intial
Status: Returned to LEA
All check boxes and/or radio buttons marked in this plan and policies indicate an assurance on the part of the LEA and school.
School, Parent And Family Engagement Policy
4040 MATTHEWS ELEM.
SCHOOL, PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY
All check boxes marked in this policy indicate an assurance on the part of the school.
Type of Title I.A program
⚫ Schoolwide
⚪ Targeted
☑ This school parent and family engagement policy is developed jointly with, distributed to, and agreed on with parents of participating children, including parents of migrant and EL children. Section 1116 (b)(1)
Describe how the school seeks and obtains the agreement of parents to the parent and family engagement policy.
The Grain Valley School District collaborates with parents and families to obtain agreement with the parent and family engagement policy. The policy outlining the requirements of the parent and family engagement policy is posted as part of school board policy on the district website. Parents and family members at each of the Title I, Part A schools has the opportunity to participate as volunteer committee members involved with building planning teams responsible for planning parent and family engagement events in conjunction with the goals of the Title I, Part A program. Parents and family members also have multiple opportunities to provide feedback and agreement with the parent and family engagement policy through online surveys. The School-Parent Compact agreement between families and the Title I school acknowledges the parent and family engagement policy as well.
☑ Parents are notified of the policy in an understandable and uniform format. Section 1116(b)(1)
☑ The school parent and family engagement policy is provided in a language the parents can understand. Section 1116(b) (1)
POLICY INVOLVEMENT
☑ At the beginning of the school year, the school convenes an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children are invited and encouraged to attend. Section 1116 (c)(1)
☑ The agenda reflects that the purpose of the meeting is
☑ To inform parents of their school’s participation in the Title I.A program
☑ To explain the requirements of Title I.A
☑ To explain the right of parents to be involved.
☑ The school offers a flexible number of meetings. Section 1116 (c)(2)
☑ Using Title I.A funds, to promote parental involvement the school provides (check all that apply)
☐ Transportation
☐ Child care
☐ Home visits
☑ Funds will not be utilized for these purposes Section 1116 (c)(2)
The school involves parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way:
☑ In the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I.A program and if applicable Schoolwide program plan in the school. Section 1116 (c)(3)
Describe how parents are involved in the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I.A program and if applicable Schoolwide program plan in the school.
Matthews Elementary worked as a team of parents and staff members to agree upon goals and initiatives for student success. This team included a representation of parents, teachers, and administrators. Planning meetings centered around student needs, areas of growth, and student successes. These meetings are held after school hours throughout the school year to help create our school-wide building plan. The monthly PTA meetings have a standing agenda item for the Title I, Part A programs as well. Parents also have the opportunity to give input and review the plans through online surveys and parent-teacher conferences.
☑ In the planning, review, and improvement of the school parent and family engagement policy. Section 1116 (c) (3)
Describe how parents are involved in the planning, review, and improvement of the school parent and family engagement policy.
Matthews Elementary's parents and family engagement policy is included in the Parent/Student Compact and aligns with the district's parent and family engagement policy. Information from Title I Part A is shared during buildingwide parent events. Parents are provided monthly opportunities to be invested in their child's learning and are encouraged to provide feedback at each event. Parents are also given an opportunity to provide input when taking the family survey. The survey results are shared with parents at the April 2026 PTA meeting, and they are given an opportunity to share input on goals, initiatives, communication, and partnership. The Title I team reviews the feedback for consideration and revision of the school's Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
The school provides parents of participating children:
☑ Timely information about the Title I.A programs. Section 1116 (c)(4)(A)
Describe plans to provide information about the Title I.A programs.
Matthews Elementary shares information regarding Tile programs at school and family events. Matthews Elementary and Sni-A-Bar Elementary have created a Title I brochure. The brochure was reviewed for updates and will be sent home with each child at Parent-teacher conferences. Program information will also be posted to the building website and shared through social media. All teachers will share information regarding the school's Title I Part A program throughout the year, including parent-teacher conferences. Matthews Elementary will have a section of its website where Title I information will be posted for quick access. The link will also be shared on the Matthews Elementary social media sites.
☑ A description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessments that are used to measure progress, and the achievement levels of the MAP assessment. Section 1116 (c)(4)(B)
Describe methods and plans to provide a description and explanation of the curriculum, academic assessments, and MAP achievement levels.
Matthews Elementary promotes the district's curriculum and academic assessment information including MAP achievement levels in a variety of ways. Each year, the school shares a family information booklet with specific information for parents and families to share information regarding curriculum and assessments. The school also shares a brochure to explain Title I to all families. Parentteacher conferences are the primary opportunity for parents to participate in decision-making related to the education of their children. However, school staff collaborate and communicate with parents and families throughout the school year. In addition, the school shares information regarding the MTSS intervention process and Reading Success Plan when meeting with parents. This school year, Matthews will be using the Missouri Data Visualization Tool (MODVT) to monitor data and track the growth and performance of students.
☑ Opportunities, as appropriate, to participate in decisions relating to the education of their children. Section 1116 (c)(4)(C)
☑ Responses to their suggestions as soon as possible. Section 1116 (c)(4)(C)
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIGH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
School-Parent Compact
The School-Parent Compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high standards. Section 1116 (d)
☑ The school jointly develops with parents of Title I.A served children the school-parent compact.
The school-parent compact will
☑ Describe the ways in which all parents will be responsible for supporting their children’s learning. Section 1116 (d)(1)
As part of the Matthews Title I Part A school parent compact, parents are asked to agree to support (by signature) the following to the best of their ability: 1. Go over child's assignments and/or completed school work daily, 2. Provide a quiet place and time for reading and studying each night, 3. Establish a routine that allows the child to get enough sleep and ensures that he/she is at school on time, 4. Participate in school activities for parents, including open houses, STEAM nights, and parent conferences 5. Be an active participant in reading with their child daily.
☑ Describe the school’s responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment. Section 1116 (d)(1)
As part of the Matthews Title I Part A school/parent compact, the school (all staff members) agree by signature to do the following: 1. Set and communicate reading goals, 2. Prepare and implement lessons, that meet the student's needs, 3. Provide support and information to assist in reading at home, 4. Use the building's vision statement to guide decision making, 5. Regularly communicate student's progress with parents and classroom teacher.
☑ Addresses the importance of communication between teachers and parents on an ongoing basis through, at a minimum
☑ Conducting parent-teacher conferences at least annually, during which the compact shall be discussed
☑ Issuing frequent reports to parents on their children’s progress
☑ Providing reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer, and observation of classroom activities
☑ Ensuring regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff, and, in a language that family members can understand Section 1116 (d)(2)(A) (B),(C),(D)
BUILDING CAPACITY FOR INVOLVEMENT
To ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, the school
☑ Provides assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding
- the Missouri Learning Standards,
- the Missouri Assessment Program,
- local assessments,
- how to monitor a child’s progress, and
- how to work with educators to improve the achievement of their children. Section 1116 (e)(1)
Describe plans to provide assistance.
Matthews Elementary provides assistance to parents in a variety of ways to communicate important information regarding the Missouri Learning Standards, MAP, local assessments, monitoring a child's progress, and how to work best with educators. The primary forms of assistance are; Parent Teacher Conferences in the fall and a school brochure with relevant information to be shared at school events and sent home with students. Another way Matthews assists parents includes sending progress notes with an invitation to meet for all students receiving Tier 2 or Tier 3 math or reading MTSS Interventions and the four times per year report for Reading Success Plans.
☑ Provides materials and training to help parents work with their children to improve achievement. Section 1116 (e)(2)
Describe plans to provide materials and training.
Matthews will host parent events partnering with families and will include all of the relevant Title I Part A information for parents. These events cover all of the elements of Title I Part A, but also include the first of many parent information tidbits on how to help children succeed in school. Parents are also provided information on helping their children be successful at parent-teacher conferences and through classroom and school newsletters, websites, and social media. Our incoming kindergarten families will be invited to attend a parent information meeting where they can learn about the school, its programs, and ways to stay informed and connected. The meeting will focus on preparing students for kindergarten and resources to support their students as they enter elementary school.
New student families enrolling after meet the teacher will be given the Title I brochure at the time of their enrollment.
☑ Educates teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, principals, and other school leaders, and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and the school. Section 1116 (e)(3)
Describe plans to educate school personnel regarding working with parents.
As part of the competency-based education goal for the district, Matthews Elementary will provide professional development on parent involvement and communication through the interpretation of the grade book marks, standards based report card, and the MTSS process. Administrators also provide frequent "tips or tidbits" on parent involvement and communication through building teacher newsletters. At Matthews, the administration has set an expectation for teachers to attend school social events hosted by the school or PTA. There is a strong belief in engaging with parents in settings outside of the classroom to build strong relationships and culture with parents and families. For the second year, Matthews will continue to implement the Character Strong (next generation skills) curriculum to foster a sustainable, positive culture while building confident students. Parents will be educated on the curriculum and its components through social media, newsletters, and information from teachers.
To ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, the school
☑ To the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinates and integrates parent involvement programs and activities with other Federal, State, and local programs, including public preschool programs, and conducts other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children. Section 1116 (e)(4)
Describe plans to coordinate and integrate.
Matthews Elementary has a thriving PTA organization that helps support relationships between the school and families. Additionally, the district has a Bright Futures organization that assists all students and families by sharing "time, talent, and treasures" with various groups in the school.
For the 25-26 school year, the district has two English Language Development (ELD) teachers to support students identified as needing ELD services this next school year. This will help support the student and parents to access school and district resources.
☑ Ensures that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, in a language the parents can understand. Section 1116 (e)(5)
☑ Provides reasonable support for parental involvement activities under this section as parents may request. Section 1116 (e)(14)
Optional additional assurances
To ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, the school: (optional; check if applicable)
☐ Involves parents in the development of training for teachers, principals, and other educators to improve the effectiveness of parent involvement training. Section 1116 (e)(6)
☑ Provides necessary literacy training from Title I funds if the local educational agency has exhausted all other reasonably available sources of funding for literacy training. Section 1116 (e)(7)
☐ Pays reasonable and necessary expenses associated with local parental involvement activities, including transportation and child care costs, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions. Section 1116 (e)(8)
☑ Trains parents to enhance the involvement of other parents. Section 1116 (e)(9)
☑ Arranges school meetings at a variety of times, or conducts in-home conferences between teachers or other educators, who work directly with participating children, with parents who are unable to attend conferences at school, in order to maximize parental involvement and participation. Adopts and implements model approaches to improving parental involvement. Section 1116 (e)(10)
☐ May adopt and implement model approaches to improving parental involvement. Section 1116 (e)(11)
☐ Establishes a districtwide parent advisory council to provide advice on all matters related to parental involvement in Title I programs. Section 1116 (e)(12)
☐ May develop appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses in parent involvement activities. Section 1116 (e)(13)
ACCESSIBILITY
In carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements of the Title I program, the school, to the extent practicable,
☑ Provides opportunities for the informed participation of parents and family members, including:
☑ Parent and family members who have limited English proficiency.
☑ Parent and family members with disabilities.
☑ Parent and family members of migratory children.
☑ Provides information and school reports in a format and, in a language parents understand. Section 1116 (f)
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Schoolwide Program
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Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
District/LEA: 048-069 GRAIN VALLEY R-V
Year: 2025-2026
Funding Application: Plan – School Level – 4040 Matthews Elementary
Version: Intial
Status: Returned to LEA
All check boxes and/or radio buttons marked in this plan and policies indicate an assurance on the part of the LEA and school.
School, Parent And Family Engagement Policy
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Schoolwide Program
4040 MATTHEWS ELEM.
SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAM
All check boxes marked in this policy indicate an assurance on the part of the school.
This Schoolwide Program Plan is developed with the involvement of parents and other members of the community to be served and individuals who will carry out the plan. Section 1114 (b)(2)
Schoolwide Program Plan Development
Team Member Role / Team Member Name:
Parent – Jamie Friel
Teacher – Melanie Brockhaus
Principal – Michelle Peterson
Specialized Instructional Support Personnel – Aubree Perry
Parent – Carrie Engeman
Parent – Janai Logan
Others – Cody Smith
Principal – Ryan So
Plan Development Meeting Dates: 04/01/2025
COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS
Sections 1112(a)(1)(B), 1114(b)(5)
This plan has been developed, if appropriate and applicable, in coordination with other Federal, State, and local services, resources, and programs.
Mark all programs that will be coordinated and integrated as part of the development of the Consolidated Federal Programs plan
Coordination with Other Federal Programs
Federal Titles/Acts – Program Representative – Representative Role
Title II.A – Brandi Gump – Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Title IV.A – Brandi Gump – Director of Curriculum & Instruction
STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS SCHOOL NEEDS Section 1114 (b)(7)(A)
☑ (selected) The following strategies will be implemented to address prioritized school needs: (check all that apply)
☑ (selected) Supplemental instruction
Subject areas and grade levels to be served (mark all that apply)
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- 11 ☐ (not selected)
- 12 ☐ (not selected)
- ☐ English Language Arts – K ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ 12 ☐
- ☐ Science – K ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ 12 ☐
- ☐ Other – K ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ 12 ☐
Delivery of Title I funded supplemental instruction services
☐ Preschool
☑ Pull out/resource classroom
☑ Push in/regular classroom
☐ Summer School
☐ Tutoring (before-or-after-school)
☐ Other
Instructional personnel
Supplemental Reading – Teachers ☑ (selected) Paraprofessionals ☐ (not selected) Others ☐ (not selected)
Supplemental English Language Arts – Teachers ☐ Paraprofessionals ☐ Others ☐
Supplemental Mathematics– Teachers ☐ Paraprofessionals ☐ Others ☐
Supplemental Science – Teachers ☐ Paraprofessionals ☐ Others ☐
Other – Teachers ☐ Paraprofessionals ☐ Others ☐
☐ Class size reduction
☐ Grade Levels – K ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10 ☐ 11 ☐ 12 ☐
For more information about Federal Programs, please contact the Director of Curriculum & Instruction.