SIA Update

Welcome to the first communication via the SIA Listserv! Our team wants to ensure you have focused and timely information to advance planning and implementation related to the Student Investment Account. As the application window is quickly approaching, we will initially focus these weekly messages on resources to help you finalize your application and submit it by the deadline of April 15, 2020.

Resources

• SIA Budget Template
• Optional SIA Grant Application Template
• Optional SIA Integrated Planning Tool
• Optional SIA Plan Template
• Longitudinal Performance Growth Targets
  • Webinar #1 - slides and video recording
  • Webinar #2 - slides and video recording

You can access the resources and more on the Student Investment Account webpage. 

This Week's Frequently Asked Question

Q: Is (fill in the blank for your district; for example, hiring a student resource officer) an allowable use of SIA funds?

A: The law provides quite a bit of flexibility within the four allowable use areas, so in order to spend SIA funds on a (for example, a student resource officer) your district would need to demonstrate in your SIA application:

1. How this focused investment meets the specific goals of the Student Success Act,
2. Is incorporated into the allowable use areas (reducing class size, instructional time, health and safety, and well-rounded education),
3. Contributes to meeting the required performance growth targets, and
4. Is informed by the community engagement, needs assessment, and equity lens.

Please send any questions or comments to SIAInfo@state.or.us.  You’ve been automatically added to this listserv based on your role, but you can manage your subscription as needed.