PUBLIC NOTICE2026-2027 Preliminary ESEA AllocationEast Millinocket Schools accepts funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. As part of the ESEA, East Millinocket School Department is required to provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment on the ESEA consolidated application and consider such comment prior to the submission of the application. Our ESEA team, composed of representatives from all stakeholder groups, has been working to draft a proposal for ESEA funding for the 2026-2027 school year. Our outline proposal is based on data gained throughout the school year and district, school, and ESEA goals. Our initial allocation in Title I funds for the 2026-2027 school year is $137,988.63. These funds will be used to pay for intervention teachers and ed techs to help our struggling learners in K-4, provide NWEA testing to monitor learning for K-4, purchase books and other learning materials for students, provide support for homeless learners, and provide an opportunity for parent involvement. Our Title IIA allocation for this year is $19,600.53. This money will be used for potential projects will be related to professional development and educator effectiveness and pay for Reading Recovery training, traveling to workshops and conferences, book studies, and out of district meetings. This year we will receive an allocation of $15,091.42 in Title IVA funds. This area of funding will be used to provide academic enrichment, and student support programming. The Title V allocation, in the amount of $7,758.80 will support other title programs, classroom instruction, and college and work readiness.This information as well as any updates concerning final allocations will be shared on our website. Anyone who would like to review a draft of the application or provide comments on the application may do so by contacting the main office at 746-3511 between now and Friday, July 17, 2026.
