May Updates And Reminders
- Reminder that LEAs should have sent out or should soon be sending out Title and Federal Programs participation information to the non-public schools listed in your district non-public database and conducting consultation with those who are interested. Affirmation of Consultation and Equitable Share Services Agreement forms are due to Zach Hawkins by July 31st. You can also contact him if you have questions or need more information. Additionally, there is a recorded webinar covering this topic on the OPI Federal Programs Website.
- LEAs can apply of a Title Program Ed Flex Waiver by June 1, 2026. Through the waiver application, districts can request waiver for the Title I 15% carryover rule, the 40% poverty requirement to apply as a Schoolwide Program, and the minimum expenditure categories for districts receiving over $30,000 in Title IV A funds. The OPI Federal Programs Team will be providing a webinar to provide additional information on Tuesday May 5th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Interested districts can also e-mail Zach Hawkins or call 406-444-3083.
Federal Grants Unit Contacts:
Zach Hawkins, Title I and Federal Programs Director, 406-444-3083
Angela Branz-Spall, Title I Part C MEP Director, 406-444-2423
Marisa Britton-Bostwick, Federal Programs Coordinator, Title I D, Title II A, Title III, Title V B. 406-444-0794
Richard Hanley, The Title IV A Coordinator 406-444-3519
Justine Guthrie, State Coordinator for Homeless Education, McKinney Vento 406-444-2036
Kimberly Rebich, Federal Grants Coordinator, 406-410-4578
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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