Federal Programs

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

~Mahatma Gandi  

Welcome to the Federal Programs website for the Twin Falls School District #411

Twin Falls School District Policy and Procedures for Federal Funds (UGG)

Last Federal Audit: 2007

Last State Audit: December 2023-24

Next State Audit: 2029-30

Title I-A At-Risk Students

Title IA: Funds to provide help for kids and schools in poverty. TFSD uses the funds for teachers, para-professionals, summer school, parent involvement, and some supplies. All schools receive funding except Rock Creek, Pillar Falls, OMS, TFHS and CRHS. The percentage of students on free and reduced lunch in each school (March 2023) is as follows:

*Bickel Elementary: 70%, *Harrison Elementary: 82%,* Lincoln Elementary: 100%, *Morningside Elementary: 68%, *Oregon Trail Elementary: 96%, *Perrine Elementary: 75%, Sawtooth Elementary: 34%, Pillar Falls: 26%, Rock Creek: 24%, *Bridge Academy: 96%, O’Leary MS: 27%, *Robert Stuart MS: 66%, *South Hills MS: 94%, *Canyon Ridge High: 64%, *Magic Valley High (Alternative): 100%, Twin Falls High: 21%, District average: 55%, *Schools that are CEP schools (receive free lunch and breakfast for all students in the school.) 

Title I-C Migrant Education

Title IC: Funds to provide help for migrant students. TFSD uses the funds for Family Liaisons: Elementary School – Modesta Carllson, Middle School – Maria Quintaro, High School –  Maria Quintaro,; para-professionals; summer school; and a few supplies.

Current number of migrant students: Approximately 220, mostly at Oregon Trail Elementary, South Hills Middle School, and Canyon Ridge High School.

Title III English Language Acquisition

Title III: Funds to help students who are English Language Learners. TFSD uses the funds (by federal regulations) for professional development and supplies. This money cannot be used to pay salaries except for extended day services.

Title II Professional Development

Title II: Funds to ensure that teachers are certified by the State of Idaho definition. TFSD uses the funds for instructional coaches, stipends, and professional development.

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance

McKinney-Vento: Funds to meet the needs of homeless children and families. Jenny Herzog is our coordinator.

Ryan Nesmith

Ryan Nesmith

Associate Superintendent

Director of Federal Programs and Assessment

Street Address: 201 Main Ave. W., Twin Falls, ID 83301

Phone: (208) 733-6900 

Fax: (208) 733-6987

KoLei Pettingill

Administrative Assistant of Federal Programs and Assessment

Street Address: 201 Main Ave. W., Twin Falls, ID 83301

Phone: (208) 733-6900

 Fax: (208) 733-6987