Welcome to the Office of Grants and Federal Programs Department!

Vision

The Office of Grants and Federal Programs promotes sound fiscal stewardship and accountability, provides compliance monitoring support and resources  for the effective and efficient implementation of federal, state, and competitive grants in alignment with East Saint Louis School District 189 policy, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance and stated grant objectives.

Mission

The mission of the Office of Grants and Federal programs is to collaborate with and build the capacity of grant managers and administrators in the effective and efficient implementation of grants in accordance with the OMB Uniform Guidance and grant specifications, in order to improve student achievement and foster equity.

To accomplish our mission, we are committed to:

• Monitoring the fiscal and programmatic implementation of the grants
• Reviewing expenditure and periodic reporting for grants
• Adhering to district purchasing procedures and protocols
• Maintaining expenditure ledgers
• Exercising general supervision of allowable use of funds
• Providing technical assistance and communicating with grant managers and administrators on an ongoing basis
• Facilitating professional learning opportunities focused on compliance and grant management guidance

Kiaundra Smith

Director of Federal and State Programs

East Saint Louis School District 189

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