Unified School District No 469

Unified School District No 469 is a U.S. local government entity and public school district registered to receive federal grant awards. Located in Kansas, the district provides K-12 education services to students within its jurisdiction. As a public school system, Unified School District No 469 is responsible for delivering comprehensive educational programs, including core academic instruction, special education services, career and technical education, and extracurricular activities. The district has maintained an active registration in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) since July 2009, indicating a long-standing relationship with federal funding agencies and consistent participation in federal grant programs.

Through various federal grant sub-awards, Unified School District No 469 receives funding to support a wide range of educational initiatives. These include Title I programs for low-income students, Title II-A grants for improving teacher quality, and special education funding through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The district also participates in the National School Lunch Program and receives block grants for general educational support. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the district was awarded ESSER II and ESSER III funds to address the impact of the pandemic on education. Most of these sub-awards are administered through the Kansas State Department of Education, which acts as the prime grantee for federal education funds distributed to local school districts. Additionally, Unified School District No 469 has received funding for career and technical education through the Perkins program, with the Kansas Board of Regents serving as the prime grantee. These various grants support instructional programs, teacher professional development, special education services, school meal programs, and targeted interventions for at-risk students, collectively enhancing the district's ability to provide comprehensive educational services to its student population.