Staci Chastain

This Federal Programs Handbook serves as a procedural guide for Brooks County Schools, detailing the administration and oversight of federal programs for Fiscal Year 2026. It focuses on ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, managing program expenditures, monitoring personnel, and implementing various federal initiatives such as Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title V, and IDEA. The intended outcomes include promoting operational uniformity, fiscal responsibility, and the effective delivery of services to enhance student academic achievement, provide well-rounded education, and improve learning conditions for all students, particularly those in vulnerable populations.

The Brooks County School District's strategic goals focus on enhancing student achievement through rigorous academic programs, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment, and promoting effective communication among stakeholders. The plan aims to develop high-quality facilities, recruit qualified staff, utilize data-driven decision-making, expand career and technical education, and strengthen community partnerships to support student learning and well-being.

The strategic goals for Brooks County School District for 2024-2025 focus on enhancing student achievement through standards-based instruction, targeted interventions, and support for diverse learning needs. It aims to strengthen stakeholder involvement by improving communication, transparency, and community partnerships. The plan also emphasizes organizational effectiveness by adhering to regulations, maintaining facilities, ensuring financial accountability, and attracting high-quality personnel. Additionally, it prioritizes learning and growth by providing professional development, instructional coaching, and leadership training for teachers.

The strategic plan focuses on student achievement, stakeholder involvement, organizational effectiveness, and learning and growth. It aims to provide rigorous academic experiences and enrichment opportunities for students, foster a positive culture through PBIS, maintain safe facilities, and ensure financial accountability. The plan also emphasizes continuous improvement, professional learning, and building leadership capacity to enhance student outcomes and promote a college-going culture.

The Brooks County School District (BCSD) Parent and Family Engagement Policy outlines the district's commitment to engaging families in their children's education. The policy details strategies and resources to strengthen school-parent partnerships, particularly in Title I schools. Key areas of focus include providing support for parents to understand academic information, fostering two-way communication, and building capacity through trainings, meetings, and the establishment of a Parent Engagement Team. The policy aims to improve student academic achievement by actively involving parents in their children's learning and school activities, aligning with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The policy includes a budget allocation of 1% of Title I funds for family engagement initiatives and an annual evaluation process to assess effectiveness.