Title VII - Impact Aid
Impact Aid Information
The purpose of the Impact Aid Program is to ensure that equal opportunities are available for the participation of all Native American students in the Lakeland Union High School District programs and activities.
Impact Aid Hearing Agenda
The Lakeland Union High School District holds an annual public hearing in January to hear about the District's educational program and activities including recommendations on the needs of children and how the District may help those children realize the benefits of the educational programs and activities.
Agenda - January 16, 2025 Public Hearing
Indian Policies & Procedures
The Lakeland Union High School District annually reviews components of the Indian Policies and Procedures to ensure that federal regulatory and statutory requirements are met. Public comment regarding Policy 9270 (Home-Based, Private, or Tribal Schooling) will be accepted via email until November 20, 2024. Public comments may be emailed to kolden@lakelandunion.org with “IPP” in the subject line.
Student Needs Survey
The Lakeland Union High School District annually provides an opportunity for the tribe and parents of Indian children to provide their views on the District’s educational program and activities, including recommendations on the needs of children and on how the District may help those children realize the benefits of the educational programs and activities. In an effort to hear the voices of Native American parents, community members and Tribal leaders in the planning and development of our educational programs and activities, we invite you to complete the 2024-2025 Impact Aid Student Needs Survey. If you prefer a paper copy of the survey mailed to you, please call the district office at 715-356- 5252 ext. 1660. Completed surveys may be dropped off at the north entrance of the high school. Please complete the survey by Friday, November 22, 2024 and let us know if you have any questions.
Impact Aid Application
2024-2025 School Year Application
How does a school district apply?
Local school districts must submit an application annually. Applications are available from the Impact Aid Program beginning in November and must be submitted by January 31. A school district must provide in its application specific information about the local federal property, the number of children enrolled that are associated with the federal property, and the total membership and average daily attendance in the schools. State departments of education must also provide some data.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are due January 31 of each year.
How can school districts use Impact Aid?
School districts use Impact Aid for a wide variety of expenses, including the salaries of teachers and teacher aides; purchasing textbooks, computers, and other equipment; after school programs and remedial tutoring; advanced placement classes; and special enrichment programs. Most Impact Aid funds are considered general aid to the recipient school districts and may be used in whatever manner they choose, in accordance with state and local requirements. Although most school districts use Impact Aid for current expenditures, funds may also be used for capital expenditures. Payments for Children with Disabilities must be used for the extra costs of educating these children
How often are payments made?
Payments are made annually. After the initial payment for a fiscal year, an LEA may later receive additional amounts for that same fiscal year as we complete the distribution of all available funds.
The Lakeland Union High School District implements American Indian Studies in Wisconsin (often referred as Wisconsin Act 31) the requirement that all public school districts and pre-service education program provide instruction on the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin's eleven federally-recognized American Indian nations and tribal communities.