FCSD3 Seeking Public Input

FCSD3 Seeking Public Input
Posted on 03/18/2021

Florence County School District Three is seeking public input on the use of federal funds before submitting federal grant applications for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, is now known as the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) and replaces the No Child Left Behind Act.  This law provides substantial federal support for programs to serve students in Kindergarten through 12th grades.

South Carolina’s ESSA Consolidated State Plan includes the following sections: 

  • Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies;
  • Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction;
  • Title III, Part A, Subpart 1 – English Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement;
  • Title IV, Part A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants; and
  • Title V, Part B, Subpart 2 – Rural and Low-Income School Program.

The deadlines for these grants range from June 1 through July 1.

The district anticipates receiving funds from Title I, II, III, IV, and V.  Because these grants deal with federal funds, the district is asking for comments and suggestions from parents and community stakeholders.

There will be a public informational meeting about Title I, II, III, IV, and V on Thursday, April 22, 2021.  The meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lake City Early College & CATE High School located at 652 North Matthews Road in Lake City.

In an attempt to gather input from all stakeholders, the district has opened a “Request for Public Input” survey.  The survey will open on Thursday, April 15th to run through Monday, May 31st and can be accessed at:

English:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LEA-RPI-Eng_2122
QR code for link to survey in English

Spanish:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LEA-RPI-Spn_2122
QR code for survey in Spanish

Any private schools within Florence County School District Three’s enrollment zone interested in participating or anyone interested in submitting comments or suggestions should contact Linda Hair at [email protected] or call 843-374-8652, ext. 10131.