To: Superintendents and Federal Programs Coordinators
From: Becky Kemna, Coordinator School Improvement, Accreditation, and Federal Programs
Date: June 11, 2007
Subject: Title I Funds and Technology

Beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, Title I funds may be used to purchase technology-related equipment, materials, and supplies (such as computers, monitors, and printers). The guidelines for purchasing technology-related equipment with Title I funds include:

* Purchases must support the instruction of challenging academic achievement standards.
* Purchases must be supplemental to what the school district provides for all students.
* Purchases must be for the exclusive use of Title I participants.
* Purchases must be "reasonable and necessary" for the Title I program.
* Technology/equipment purchased with Title I Targeted Assistance funds must be located in Title I classrooms only.
* Purchases must be addressed in the district's Technology Plan, including appropriate professional development in the use of technology    
   in instruction.
* Schoolwide projects must include intended equipment expenditures in their Schoolwide plans.

If you have any questions, please contact your Federal Grants Management Supervisor at (573) 751-3468.