School Board Training School Board Authorities and Tribal Oversight 20162017 Agenda Welcome Overview Roles and Responsibilities Questions and Discussion Takeaways Background 1969 Senate Subcommittee report ID: 656211
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Bureau of Indian EducationSchool Board TrainingSchool Board Authorities and Tribal Oversight
2016-2017Slide2
AgendaWelcomeOverviewRoles and ResponsibilitiesQuestions and DiscussionTakeawaysSlide3
Background1969: Senate Subcommittee report1972: Indian Education Act recognized that American Indians have distinct educational,
cultural, and language-related
academic needs.
Subsequent legislation builds on this foundation.Slide4
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance ActAuthorized BIA to transfer school management authority to tribal agencies via
contracts.
BIA
funding includes:
ISEP funds
(Indian School Equalization Program)
Administrative Cost
Grants for contract schools
Public Law 93-638
(1975)
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance ActSlide5
Public Law 95-561Education Amendments of 1978Increased local tribal control of Bureau-funded schools and programs.Provided for local school boards
with
“limited”
authority at each school and
program.
Established line authority to BIE.Slide6
Public Law 95-561 (cont’d)Statutory guidance to BIE-funded schools:Provides for Indian School Boards in BIE
schools.
Requires BIE to consult with tribes about
schools.
Allows cooperative agreements between tribes, Bureau school
boards, and public
school
districts.Provides formula-based funding for BIE and tribal schools.Requires schools to be accredited or meet
standards.
Allows tribes to set academic
standards.Slide7
Public Law 95-561 (cont’d)School Board Training ProvisionsNew school board members must complete 40 hours of training within a year of appointment, provided that such training is
recommended.
Expenses for School Board training are limited to one percent of ISEP, not to exceed $15,000.Slide8
Public Law 100-297Indian Education Act of 1988Allows tribes to operate BIE-funded schools as grant schools rather than contract schools for funding.
Timelier funding
Ability to invest
Ability to use interest for educational needs
Authorizes BIE to transfer school management authority to tribal agencies via
contract.Slide9
Public Law 100-297 (cont’d)Most BIE funding supports:ISEP (Indian School Equalization Program) grants to BIE and contract schools
Administrative cost grants to contract schools
Early Childhood Development Program
Also
authorizes:
Tribal Departments of Education
Tribal early childhood programs
Amended by No Child Left Behind Act of 2001Slide10
Tribally Controlled Schools Act (1988)There should be maximum Indian participation in direction of educational services.
It is national policy to provide the resources, processes and structure that tribes and local communities need for children to compete and
excel.
Needs are best met through
grants.Slide11
No Child Left Behind Act (2001)Amends PL 95-561 and PL 100-297Increased federal role in holding schools accountable for student outcomes
Special emphasis on minority students
Requires
students to
be tested and proficient
Teachers must be “highly qualified”
Non-adherence can put funding at
riskReplaced in 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act.Slide12
Tribal Oversight Responsibilitiesfor Tribally Controlled School GrantsSince tribal councils are the authorizing authority for applying for and accepting grants, they become responsible for oversight.Responsibility may be transferred to
Board.Slide13
Tribal Oversight Responsibilities from PL 100-297Written election procedures for School Board.Compliance with personnel and financial
policies.
Development of
risk management
program.Slide14
Tribal Oversight Responsibilities from PL 100-297Schools must:Ensure that school board has operational knowledge.
Ensure school board has property management
system.
Ensure school board submits applications and reports for grants and
reimbursements.
Ensure
school administrators
are trained in PL 100-297Slide15
Questions for DiscussionHow would you characterize the relationship of the federal government to the tribes in respect to education?How can you best ensure grant compliance as a member of the board?
How are grant funds monitored at your school?Slide16
TakeawaysWhat are three things you will remember from this session?What will you do differently?