Summary of comments on effectiveness of Chapter 2 in improving education in the school from evaluations 1989-90

26 Pages·1991·0.71 MB·English

by  Montana. Office of Public Instruction

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SUMMARY OF COMMENTS ON EFFECTIVENESS OF
CHAPTER 2 IN IMPROVING EDUCATION
IN THE SCHOOLS
FROM EVALUATIONS 1989-90
At this date, the Office of Public Instruction has reviewed 393
Chapter 2 program evaluation reports for the 1989-90 school year.
School districts were almost unanimous in their belief that
programs funded by Chapter 2 were effective in improving education.
The evidence for their statements included increased student and
staff morale, increased attendance, updated and expanded
instructional methods, improved school atmosphere, comments by
teachers and parents, and higher test scores. Thirty seven reports
specifically mentioned improved scores on achievement tests. Many
others said students were doing better, were more excited about
learning, and have acguired more skills as a result of Chapter 2
purchases
Many districts appreciated the opportunity to purchase computers
and other technological eguipment that would not otherwise be
available to them. The following statement is typical of many of
the comments:
"Being a rural school, there would have been no possible way
that this school would have been able to purchase a computer
without the help of Chapter 2. The children are always very
excited about using their new computer, it has helped them to
keep up on computer skills compared to children who have
access to one everyday in the schools in the towns."
No district reported that Chapter 2 was not effective in some way.
The two negative comments related to the funding mechanism itself.
One district stated that the federal government should not
determine priority areas for local spending. The other did not
think there should be any paperwork associated with receiving the
funds.
STATE DOCUMENTS COLLECTION
JUN 2 G 1991
MONTANA STATE LIBRARY
1515 E. 6th AVE.
HELENA, MONTANA 59620

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April 22, 1991
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTS
ON
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION
2
FROM EVALUATIONS 1989-90
Administration of Chapter 2 is very effective: 107
Satisfied with the administration; no concerns: 45
Would prefer a decrease of paperwork: 5
Keep paperwork as simple as it is now: 8
Application and reporting are simple, easy, efficient: 30
Appreciated local control:
2
Finds the Chapter 2 program very beneficial: 23
Requests continuation of regional (or statewide) workshops: 4
Want more funding, or are concerned about future funding cuts:
3
Comments on administrative procedures:
1. "Just be sure to get monies to us on time to make our
payroll.
2. "The new due date for the application will aid in giving
more time to plan effectively." (the October deadline,
or the one month extension??)
3. "I would advise to send out recommendations on what
Chapter 2 funds can be used to purchase, it can sometimes
be confusing, and being a new clerk for this school
district I would very much be interested in such
recommendations."
4. "The process of state red tape and bureaucracy (budget
amendment, authority to spend, bidding, etc.) kept us
from getting the goods we needed for the 1989-90 school
year. The funds were obligated 5/29/90 and we expect
delivery in a month."
5. "I found the method of disbursements this year awkward
and would prefer the method used in the previous year."
6. "...Would like to see a synopsis of how other districts
are utilizing Chapter 2 funds, especially innovative
methods/programs.

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7. "Would like to see materials distributed earlier...."
8. "Please coordinate the program codes with the funding
codes.
9. "...(providing) necessary application materials early in
the year would enhance greater involvement by staff and
parents in the use of these monies."
10. "If possible, we would like earlier notification of
acceptance and amount of the allocation."
11. "The directions for use areas on expenditure account
codes are very difficult to relate to the form. Clearer
directions would be an improvement."
12. "Check to see that this form is sent to each school. No
one in the central office here has seen this form
before.
13. "It is respectfully suggested that the evaluation form be
sent with the rest of the forms."
14. "Don't skip annual training sessions for local
administrators of Chapter 2 programs."
15. "... (would like to see) workshops initiated for newcomers
to administration/filing procedures."
Programmatic complaints and comments:
1. "I ask those in the OPI to resist efforts of the federal
government to dictate spending priorities to local
districts.
2. "The state needs to be less nosey in terms of the various
uses of Chapter 2 monies. It has projected the false
image that schools in Montana are habitually taking
advantage of the program, when that is not true."
3. "Participation of non-public is still a pain. They
reguested money but refused to spend it."
4. "I believe that if a school can administer Chapter 2
funds without using monies for salaries and
administration costs, OPI should at least consider
cutting the administrative costs and by doing so, free up
more monies for students."

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U.S. Department of Education
STATE ANNUAL REPORT
CHAPTER 2 - FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
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SCHOOLYEAR 89-90
NAME °F STATE EDUCAT.ONAL AGENCY (SEA) OFFICE OR UNIT SUBM.TTING THIS REPORT
Montana Office of Public Instruction
ADDRESS (INCLUDE NUMBER. STREET. C..TY. STATE. AND ZIP CODE)
,Room 106- st-afp Capitol Helena. Montana SQA?n
NAME OF PERSON TO BE CONTACTED. ABOUT THIS REPORT TITLE
Kathleen Mollohan
Chapter 2 Specialist
C°NTACTS TELEPHONE NUMBER (AREA CODE NUMBER AND EXTENSION)
[phone]
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THIS REPORT CONTAINS THE MOST ACCURATE DATA AVAILABLE TO THIS SEA
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