Finding 2025-001 Special Tests and Provisions – Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Criteria: Title I grantees must report graduation data for all public high schools. To remove a student from the cohort, a school or LEA must confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrat...
Finding 2025-001 Special Tests and Provisions – Annual Report Card, High School Graduation Rate Criteria: Title I grantees must report graduation data for all public high schools. To remove a student from the cohort, a school or LEA must confirm, in writing, that the student transferred out, emigrated to another country, transferred to a prison or juvenile facility, or is deceased. To confirm that a student transferred out, the school or LEA must have official written documentation that the student enrolled in another school or in an educational program that culminates in the award of a regular high school diploma. Audit Recommendation: The District should strengthen controls over documentation and reporting of student transfers. This includes developing or enhancing procedures to ensure that all transfer codes are supported by verifiable records, maintaining those records in accordance with federal and state retention requirements, and periodically reviewing cohort data for completeness and accuracy. Corrective Action Planned: The District will review, update, and train staff on the process and internal controls related to record keeping for transfer students to ensure compliance. Person Responsible: Todd Hauber, Business Administrator Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026