Federal Programs

Gettysburg Area School District applies for and receives state funding to assist with the implementation of our programs. Each year a plan is developed, in consultation with a variety of stakeholders, to best utilize the funds received. The funds are categorized into four different programs. They are:

Title I: Improving Basic Programs

GASD Title I Fund Usage:

Reading Specialists (K-5) Salaries and Benefits
Instructional supplies to support supplemental reading services
Parent and Family Engagement
Contracted services with LIU to provide Title I services to GASD students attending Non-Public Schools

Title I Allocations:

2025-2026 Allocation: $836,366.00
2024-2025 Allocation: $648,678.00
2023-2024 Allocation: $702,421.00
2022-2023 Allocation: $630,534.00
2021-2022 Allocation: $634,415.00
2020-2021 Allocation: $637,852.00

Title I Schools:

Resources:
LEA Parent/Family Engagement Policy Equity Plan

Title II - Supporting Effective Instruction

GASD Title II Fund Usage:

Act 48 System access to track hours and upload to PDE
Professional development, speakers, and online training
Conference fees associated with targeting PD
Teacher salaries for attending and presenting at professional development workshops outside their contractual time, including curriculum writing
LIU supported PD for nonpublic schools

Title II Allocations:

2025-2026 Allocation: $108,254.00 (Currently Frozen)
2024-2025 Allocation: $92,506.00
2023-2024 Allocation: $105,309.00
2022-2023 Allocation: $107,318.00
2021-2022 Allocation: $102,597.00
2020-2021 Allocation: $108,811.00

Title III - Language Instruction for English Learners

GASD Title III Fund Usage:

Software for supplemental digital content for students
Salaries for teachers' instruction after school hours or during the summer
Translation services (translators at events and documents sent home)
Supplies for instruction after school hours or during the summer

Title III Allocations:

2025-2026 Allocation: $18,607.00 (Currently Frozen)
2024-2025 Allocation: $18,579.00
2023-2024 Allocation: $21,390.00
2022-2023 Allocation: $21,257.00
2021-2022 Allocation: $19,834.00
2020-2021 Allocation: $24,356.00

Title IV - Student Support and Academic Enrichment

GASD Title IV Fund Usage:

EduPlanet Curriculum builder tool
Teacher salaries to work on Integrated STEM curriculum
Training for staff in crisis prevention, intervention and de-escalation practices
Supplies to support STEM classrooms K-12
Student use of technology
Student use of technology for GASD students attending non-public schools

Title IV Allocations:

2025-2026 Allocation: $57,818.00 (Currently Frozen)
2024-2025 Allocation: $62,410.00
2023-2024 Allocation: $59,038.00
2022-2023 Allocation: $59,987.00
2021-2022 Allocation: $58,639.00
2020-2021 Allocation: $62,659.00

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Introduction

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 legislation requires State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to adopt written procedures for “receiving and resolving any complaint alleging violations of the law in administration of programs.” In accordance with this legislative requirement, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has also required Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to adopt written procedures for resolving complaints filed.

Definition

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Referral – Complaints against schools should be referred to the Assistant Superintendent:
Dr. Matthew E. McFarland
900 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
mmcfarland@gasd-pa.org
Notice to School – The Assistant Superintendent will notify the school Superintendent and Principal that a complaint has been received. A copy of the complaint will be given to the Superintendent and Principal with directions given for the principal to respond.
Investigation – After receiving the principal’s response, the Assistant Superintendent, along with the Superintendent, will determine whether further investigation is necessary. If necessary, the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent may do an onsite investigation at the school.
Opportunity to Present Evidence – The Assistant Superintendent may provide for the complainant and the principal to present evidence.
Report and Recommended Resolution – Once the Assistant Superintendent has completed the investigation and the taking of evidence, a report will be prepared with a recommendation for resolving the complaint. The report will give the name of the party bringing the compliant, the nature of the complaint, a summary of the investigation, the recommended resolution and the reasons for the recommendation. Copies of the report will be issued to all parties involved. The recommended resolution will become effective upon issuance of the report
Follow-up – The Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent will ensure that the resolution of the complaint is implemented.
Time Limit – The period between the Assistant Superintendent receiving the complaint and resolution of the complaint shall not exceed sixty (60) calendar days.
Right to Appeal – Either party may appeal the final resolution to the Department of Education. Appeals should be addressed as follows:
Ms. Susan McCrone
Chief Division of Federal Programs
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 7th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333

This information also can be viewed in this document here.

Update: GASD Reviewing Newly Released Funding Information
GASD Statement Regarding Federal Funding Freeze

Update: GASD Reviewing Newly Released Funding Information

GASD Statement Regarding Federal Funding Freeze

From Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Matzner on Thursday, July 24, 2025

Gettysburg Area School District (GASD) is facing an estimated $185,000 loss in federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year due to a freeze in key education programs.

This includes a reduction of approximately $108,000 in Title II funding, which supports professional development for educators, $19,000 in Title III funding for English Language Learners, and nearly $58,000 in Title IV funding that helps expand educational technology, promote school safety, and provide staff training in crisis prevention and student well-being.

While this loss presents challenges — especially with the timing needed to make effective changes to the budget — our District remains committed to maintaining these essential supports for students and staff. To limit disruption of these vital services, our District plans to use its unassigned fund balance and further evaluate next steps as needed.

PROGRAM CONTACT:
Dr. Matthew McFarland
Assistant Superintendent
Gettysburg Area School District
900 Biglerville Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
mmcfarland@gasd-pa.org
717-334-6254 ext. 1264

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Federal Programs

Title I: Improving Basic Programs

Title II - Supporting Effective Instruction

Title III - Language Instruction for English Learners

Title IV - Student Support and Academic Enrichment

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Introduction

Definition

Complaint Resolution Procedures

Update: GASD Reviewing Newly Released Funding Information

GASD Statement Regarding Federal Funding Freeze

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