Funding


 * //With the recent budgetary law changes (2010-11), the district can now sweep site categorical funding & use it as it sees best for the district as a whole. Currently (as of March 2011), there is about $500,000 in EIA money available to the district.//**

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**Funding Basics**
All funding (ELAP & EIA) is required to be spent on curriculum (books or software) that serve the needs of EL students. In some instances there may opportunites to use the money to purchase hardware (computers). In no instances will it be allowed to be spent on furniture even in the event that the furniture is to be used to hold the curriculum or hardware.

Should you have a need for resources to support the academic learning of your EL students, please contact the TEP coordinator for assistance.

**EIA Funds**
Economic Impact Aid (EIA) is a state categorical program that provides supplemental funds, kindergarten through grade twelve, to support (1) additional programs and services for English learners (ELs) and (2) compensatory education services for educationally disadvantaged students, as determined by the LEA applicant. EIA funding is open to all public school districts that request participation using Part I of the annual Consolidated Application. You can learn more about the program [|here].

With the state buget being passed the following holds true:
 * no flexibility -- this means that the district cannot sweep the program funds to replentish the district's general fund
 * program will continue to be supported monetarily for the next four years

**ELAP Funds**
The English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP) provides funds to assist pupils in grades four through eight to learn English as efficiently and as quickly as possible, as well as progress academically to meet grade-level standards, promotion, and graduation requirements. You can learn more about the program [|here].

With the state budget being passed the following holds true:
 * amount the program is funded can be reduced by 15% by the state
 * no flexibility -- this means that the district cannot sweep the program funds to replentish the district's general fund

**How Funding is Determined**
Eligibility is based on the Language Census (R-30) submitted annually. The number of ELs is submitted by districts and verified by the CDE.

**08-09 Expenditures**
EIA money available for the 2008-09 school year is $5519 and this will need to be spent by October, 2009. In support of the school-wide plan to implement Step-Up to Writing, the money available will be used to purchase the needed teacher and classroom materials to support EL students in this endeavor.

Here is the breakdown of monies spent

**07-08 Expenditures**
Here is the breakdown of monies spent for the 2007-08 school year:


 * Due to the ongoing state budget issues, all purchases are being approved on a case-by-case basis. Money used for direct student intervention purposes is likey to be approved -- contact David Knight for clarification and assistance with the approval process.**