WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School District is currently facing uncertainty regarding the allocation of federal “Title funds,” with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen informing the School Board that some of these crucial funds are being held up in Washington, D.C.
During a recent board meeting, Dr. Danielsen provided further information to the board.
A lack of funding could have a critical impact on the budget. Board member Roshal Rossman inquired about the timing.
Dr. Danielsen said they don’t “have a lot of information as to why they’re being held up.” Next month, school starts, as the official date has been announced for August 21st.
YANKTON, S.D.(KYNT)- The Yankton School District’s Superintendent is imploring federal funds for K-12 schools being withheld by the Trump administration to be released.
Dr. Wayne Kindle, who recently was in Washington D.C. representing the South Dakota School Superintendents Association, says he met with Senator John Thune, as well as the offices of Senator Mike Rounds, and Representative Dusty Johnson to discuss the issue.
Kindle says this impacts students and teachers.
Kindle is encouraging the public to reach out to the state’s representatives to release the federal dollars.
Click the following link to learn more about “Title II” funding: Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (Title II, Part A) | U.S. Department of Education