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JOHNSON O'MALLEY INDIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

PARENTAL COST EXPENDITURE POLICY

FOR SY 2023-2024

It shall be the policy of Central Consolidated School District (CCSD) Johnson O'Malley Indian Education Committee (JOM IEC) that Johnson O’Malley funds be spent for the advancement and benefit of all eligible Indian students with a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) on file with the Intercultural and Community Outreach (ICO) Department, priority will be given to eligible students and in accordance with 25 CFR 273.32.

The JOM IEC requests financial assistance to support parents in defraying their children(s) educational expenses. Any parental cost requests exceeding $500.00 as submitted by parents and schools requires review and approval by JOM IEC at a duly called meeting. All parental costs will be reported to the IEC. The formulation and adoption of this policy permits processing of student assistance requests and expedition in allocation of available funds. Based on available funds, each student is eligible to receive up to eight (8) parental cost support services per school year including summer (from school out to June 30th programs)

Parental Cost Assistance Process

A parent and/or teacher (by referral) shall request parental cost assistance through the Intercultural and Community Outreach Department with a Parental Cost Assistance Request (PCAR). Upon review of application, the PCAR form shall determine priority allocation. All direct communication will be done from the ICO Department to parents and students.

Student Academic Related Expenses and Fees:

  1. Individual student financial assistance is available up to $125.00;

    1. must meet CCSD JOM Indian Education Plan components (See Comp 3). All requests will be reviewed individually. After School academic program fees: (Ex: KYA, SJC Kids Kollege, University Enrichment, Music Class.)

  2. Financial support request for Dual Credit Classes books will require the following documents 

    1. Accuplacer (If applicable) or grades;

    2. Copy of Next Step Plan; and

    3. Attendance at a mandatory Dual Credit Student Orientation.

  3. Student Eyewear

    1. Financial support request for Eyeglass frame K-12 up to $125.00

    2. Financial support request for Eye Exam K-12 up to $125.00 

    3. Financial support request for Eyeglass lens K-12 up to $125.00 

    4. Financial support request for Eye Contacts K-12 up to $125.00

  4. School supplies

  • Elementary: $100.00 per student: per district supply lists:

Includes transitional backpacks: Incoming 5th/6th graders into middle school;

  • Middle School: $125.00 per student:  per district supply lists:

Includes transitional backpacks: Incoming 8th graders into high school &;

  • High School: $150.00 per student:  per district supply lists:

Includes college readiness bags

  • Student supplies for Technical Apprenticeship Program ($200.00)

  • Science Fair Supplies &materials up to $125.00 to conduct the experiments, experiments kits.

  • Scientific Calculators $125.00

  • Heritage Resource Supplies (student extension of lessons as homework) $125.00

  • Educational toys/books kits for CPHS student’s teen parents $125.00

  1. Senior Graduation:

  • Cap, Gown, and Stole. Per school's policy, schools will utilize vendor donations first. If donations are expended, schools will contact ICO for cap, gown, and stole request.

  1. Educational Testing Fees:  

  • CNA Prometric's test ($150.00)

  • ACT/SAT fees beyond what the district provides.

  1. College Application Fees beyond what the district provides.

  2. Summer College enrichment/prep programs

  • 6-12th grade Summer enrichment - Tuition: $750.00

  • 6-12th grade Summer enrichment - Transportation $500.00

  • 6-12th grade Summer enrichment - Application Fee up to $50.00

  1. Book Fairs:

  •  Elementary: $25.00 total; Scholastic Books online. 

  •  Middle/High School: $50.00 total each; Amazon books. 

  1. Holistic Wellness Coming of Age supplies. $125.00

  2. Holistic/Cultural Healing Session up to $150.00

NOTE: 

Teachers may contact ICO for student cost assistance on test fees. Prior to submission of all documents to ICO are required before a P.O. is designated to pay test fees.

All members of the Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Committee will review and revise this policy on an annual basis at a duly called regular or special meeting.