According to the U.S. Department of Education - Office of Indian Education, "Title VI, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) supports a comprehensive approach to educational improvement and reform for Indian students, helping ensure they benefit from national education reforms and receive every opportunity to achieve to high standards. The programs promote the efforts of schools, local educational agencies, and Indian tribes and organizations to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of their American Indian and Alaska Native students." Title VI funds initiatives like tutoring, cultural enrichment, and counseling to improve academic success and requires parental involvement through the 506 Form.

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Parent committee

The Indian Parent Committee (IPC) is an advisory committee with the Hot Springs School District in the operation of the Title VI Indian Education Program. The IPC serves as a liaison between parents of our tribal communities and the Title VI Program. The committee offers an additional opportunity for parents to be involved in their child's education.

MEMBERS OF THE IPC

To serve on the IPC board, parents or guardians must have a student(s) within the Hot Springs School District with a 506 Form on file with the Title VI Office and be voted into the board. IPC board meetings are held quarterly throughout the school year and are open to the public to learn more about what is happening in the Title VI Grant Program. 

PARENT COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular, open meetings

• Consult with Hot Springs School District on development, operation, and the evaluation of the Title VI program

• Accountability to abide by-laws

President – Jessica Bossingham

Vice President- Jenifer Cruz

Upcoming Parent Committee Meeting 3/23/2026 4:15pm Hot Springs School District Boardroom-

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Kain Klinkhammer

Jeanine Dumire

Alex Nelson

March 16th and 17th--- Oglala Sioux Tribe-Johnson O Malley @ Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce from 9:00am-3:30pm- Come get your student certified and complete a request form.