Budget Planning Tools

Effectively managing Title I funds is crucial for maximizing their impact on our students. This section provides tools to streamline your processes and ensure compliance.

 

Allowable Warehouse Items: A range of pre-approved items available through the General Stores Warehouse that can be funded with Title I. These include resources under General Supplies Technology (GST), Non-Capitalized Equipment (NCE), and Supplemental Instructional Materials (SIM) commitment codes.

 

Commonly Budgeted Items: This guide outlines the most frequent non-personnel expenditures in Title I schools, providing budget and commitment item numbers, along with definitions and allowable program funding.

 

Equipment Classifications: Helps you determine the correct commitment code when budgeting or purchasing equipment with categorical funds, distinguishing items often confused with Supplemental Instructional Materials. Be sure to note that extended warranties are generally not allowable unless included at no extra cost.

 

Equipment Vendors: To assist new Title I Designees, this section lists LAUSD-approved equipment vendors, categorized as Contracted (selected for best value and compliance) and Non-Contracted (requiring additional justification to ITS).

 

Title I Cheat Sheet: Ensure compliant Title I fund management with this essential cheat sheet, offering quick guidance on procedures, deadlines, required documentation, and allowable expenditures for school site personnel. Manage your Title I purchasing and reconciliation processes by having key information about SPSA requirements, Ghost Cards, Travel Cards, P-Cards, Imprest accounts, expenditure transfers, and Ariba orders at your fingertips.

 

Title I Curricular Trips: Title I funds support curricular trips that directly enhance the core instructional program, requiring pre-approval and detailed alignment with your school's School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). All trip requests must be submitted through the iFieldtrip platform, clearly outlining the SPSA connection.