District projects lower Title I funds; staff propose adjusted eligibility thresholds Polk County staff told the board that federal and district data shifts mean Title I allocations could decline; staff proposed sliding thresholds (elementary 73%, middle 70%) and noted final counts depend on April survey data and charter openings.

Polk County schools could face a significant drop in Title I funding, prompting staff to propose new eligibility thresholds to maintain vital support for low-income students.

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District reviews hiring freeze and funding impacts on Title 1 expansion plans District officials confirm hiring freeze due to budget constraints affecting Title 1 programs.

Title I funding concerns could freeze staffing decisions and halt critical expansion plans for Underwood Elementary, jeopardizing support for low-income students.

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