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Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant Request for Proposal - 1996
The application for the Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant must include:
____ 1. Cover Sheet
____ 2. Project Overview
____ 3. Continuous Improvement of District Improvement Plan Narrative
____ 4. Action Research Narrative
____ 5. High Standards for All Students Narrative
____ 6. Preservice and Professional Development Activities Narrative
____ 7. Budget and Cost Effectiveness Narrative
____ 8. Budget Worksheet (see attached)
____ 9. Collaborative Agreements and Letters of Commitment (see attached)
____ 10. District Improvement Plan (one for each participating district - see attached)
____ 11. Statement of Assurances (one for each participating district - see attached)
____ 12. School Board Approval (one for each participating district - see attached
____ 13. Maximum Level Funding Worksheet
____ 14. Signatures
Failure to include any of the above components will disqualify the application from consideration.
The original and 2 copies of the completed grant application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on November 15, 1995, at the
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Faxed Applications will not be accepted!
1. Cover Sheet
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Field Services
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
(503) 378-8004
Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant Application Cover Sheet
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm November 15, 1995
District Name/Number_____________________________ County__________________
Total Amount of Funds Requested $________________________
Oregon Goals 2000 Contact Person_____________________ Phone_________________
Mailing Address of Contact Person ____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
If a district, list or attach a list of all school buildings involved ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
If consortia, list or attach a list of all districts and school buildings involved ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________ Date __________________
Name and Signature of Superintendent(s)
(please attach additional Superintendent signatures, if necessary, on an attached separate sheet of paper)
___________________________________________ Date __________________
Name and Signature of School 21st Century Schools Council Chair(s)
(please attach additional Superintendent signatures, if necessary, on an attached separate sheet of paper)
___________________________________________ Date __________________
Name and Signature of School Board Chair(s)
(please attach additional Superintendent signatures, if necessary, on an attached separate sheet of paper)
2. Project Overview (5%) - One Page Maximum.
Provide a one-page overview describing the project. List the name, phone and address of the contact person. Should the described project be funded, this will be furnished to the press and state and federal agencies.
3. Continuous Improvement of District Improvement Plan (20%) - Two Page Maximum.
Specifically describe the steps that will be taken to implement the existing District Improvement Plan. What performance criteria will be developed to measure the effectiveness of the steps taken? How will a review of program effectiveness be conducted? How will that review lead to refinements in the District Improvement Plan? Who will be involved in this process?
4. Action Research (25%) - Two Page Maximum.
Describe the action research that will be undertaken. How will the existence of the problem and the results of the intervention be documented, analyzed and presented both locally and regionally by the participating researchers? As a result of the project and analysis, how will specific recommendations be made for use in refining the District Improvement Plan?
5. High Standards for All Students (20%) - Two Page Maximum.
How will this project improve student learning and achievement? How is the plan linked to high content and performance standards? How will teachers, parents and community members be involved in the goal selection process? What activities will be implemented to assist all students in achieving the standards? What are the criteria developed to measure progress toward the goals? How will student achievement be measured? Who will be involved in the evaluation of progress toward meeting the goals? How will this review lead to refinements in the District Improvement Plan?
6. Preservice and Professional Development Activities (20%) - Two Page Maximum.
How will preservice training and professional development activities lead to all students' attainment of the content and performance standards? How will these activities equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and lead continuous education improvement activities? How does your professional development plan coordinate with other staff development funds you may have received, such as Eisenhower Title IIB or Title VI funds? Who will be involved in the design and evaluation of the professional development activities? How will this review lead to refinements in the District Improvement Plan?
7. Budget and Cost Effectiveness (10%) - One Page Maximum.
How will Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant monies be used on school improvement plan development activities, implementation of high content and performance standards, action research, preservice training and professional development? Describe the criteria developed to identify special needs schools. Identify the schools so designated and the criteria by which that school was designated special needs. No more than 5 percent of the total subgrant may be used by the fiscal agent for administrative purposes. The total amount requested may not exceed $5,000 per participating district plus $16 per student at the participating sites (calculated via ADM, March 30, 1995).
8. Budget Worksheet (Complete One Per Application)
Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Field ServicesBudget Worksheet
List the amount of funds needed for each of the following budget categories
| Budget Categories | Special Needs Schools* | Other Schools in District | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implementation of District Improvement Plan | |||
| Action Research | |||
| Implementation of Content and Performance Standards | |||
| Preservice Training | |||
| Professional Development Activities | |||
| Administrative Costs | |||
| Total |
* Special Needs Schools
At least 50 percent of the funds awarded to the local district must be made available to individual schools with a special need for such assistance as indicated by a high number or percentage of students from low income families, low student achievement or other similar criteria developed by the local educational agency.
**Administrative Costs
No more than 5 percent of the total subgrant may be used by the fiscal agent for administrative purposes.
9. Collaborative Agreement and Letters of Commitment(5%) - Two Page Maximum.
Describe the relationship between participating schools, districts, ESDs, parents, community business, institutions of higher education, and other new or existing partners. What are the roles and responsibilities of each partner? How does this collaboration specifically support the implementation of the district improvement plan action research project, and the proposed preservice training and development activities?
a. Note that the school 21st Century Schools Council chair for each school and the superintendent of each district must sign the cover page and the Statement of Assurances. The chair of the school board of each participating district must sign the cover page, Statement of Assurances and the School Board Approval page of this application.
b. Consortia of schools and/or districts must establish a broad-based panel to oversee development and implementation of the subgrant activities. The panel must include representatives of each school 21st Century Schools Council and the teachers, higher education partners and others who are participants in the action research project (see page 1). Include a list of panel members, indicating name, position and organization represented.
c. Include a list of all higher education partners and others collaborating in the project. ATTACH LETTERS OF COMMITMENT.
For each district participating in the Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant project, attach ONE copy of the District's current improvement plan. The District Improvement Plan is the January 1, 1995, Certificate of Initial Mastery Plan as revised. It must include the eight-item narrative description and timeline.
Note: Do not attach any additional support materials, tapes, videos, etc. They can not be considered in evaluating the merits of your proposal.
11 - Statement of Assurances (Complete One for Each Participating District)
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Field Services
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street, NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
(503) 378-8004
Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant Application
Statement of Assurances
This is to certify that the Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant project in the ___________________ School District meets the following conditions:
The site/consortia application has been approved by the school board. The approved project must be consistent with existing district policies, rules and contracts bargained under ORS 243.650 to 243.782.
As required under Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Sec. 309 (a) (2) (A), the district will implement their local district improvement plan. The Certificate of Initial Mastery Plan required under ORS 329.465 is the local district improvement plan.
None of the monies received through the Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Section 309 (a) and (b) shall be used to replace expenditures for existing programs that are a responsibility of the school district.
In accordance with Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Sec. 309 (a) (6) (B), at least 50 percent of the funds awarded to the local school district must be made available to individual schools with a larger number of disadvantaged students than the statewide average. The need may be based on factors such as a high percentage of students from low-income families, high percentage of students with limited English proficiency, low student achievement, or other similar criteria developed by the district.
In accordance with Goals 2000: Educate America Act, Sec. 309 (a) (6) (C), the local school district serving as the fiscal agent, may use up to five percent of the subgrant funds received in each fiscal year for administrative expenses.
By September 30, 1996, the district will submit a midterm progress report to the Oregon Department of Education. Within 30 days after the completion of the project on June 30, 1997, the district will submit a final evaluation report to the Oregon Department of Education.
In April 1997, participating school site(s) will present their programs and results at a conference organized by the Oregon Department of Education.
________________________________________ Date______________________
Signature of School Board Chair
________________________________________ Date______________________
Signature of Superintendent
________________________________________ Date______________________
Signature of 21st Century
Schools Council Chair(s)
(from each participating school in the district)
12. School Board Approval(Complete One for Each Participating District)
Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Field Services
Oregon Department of Education
Public Service Building
255 Capitol Street, NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
(503) 378-8004
Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant Application
School Board Approval
The ______________________________________(District) Board of Directors, at its meeting on ___________________________________(Date), 1995, endorsed and will support the application of _______________________________ (District) for a Goals 2000 Subgrant.
_________________________________________ Date_______________________
Signature of School Board Chair
13. Maximum Level Funding Worksheet
Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant Application
Maximum Level Funding Worksheet
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Section 1. Complete One for Each Participating District
District Name:
________________________________________________________________________
District Contact:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
________________________________________________________________________
Calculate the maximum funding level for which each participating school would qualify.
Individual Participating Schools
Name:
________________________________________________________________
ADM March 30, 1995: ______________________ X 16 = _____________________
Name:
________________________________________________________________
ADM March 30, 1995: ______________________ X 16 = _____________________
Name:
________________________________________________________________
ADM March 30, 1995: ______________________ X 16 = _____________________
Name:
________________________________________________________________
ADM March 30, 1995: ______________________ X 16 = _____________________
Name:
________________________________________________________________
ADM March 30, 1995: ______________________ X 16 = _____________________
TOTAL MAXIMUM FUNDING FOR THIS DISTRICT ____________________
Section 2. Complete One for Entire Subgrant Application
District Name(s):
____________________________________________________________________
District or Consortia Contact:
____________________________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________
Phone:
______________________________________________________________
Calculate the maximum funding level for this subgrant application.
Total of Participating Districts:__________________ X $5,000 =______________
Total of ADM March 30, 1995 all Participating school sites: _______ X 16 = ________
Total Maximum Funding Level for this District: _______________________________
If you have questions about the Oregon Goals 2000 Subgrant Application process contact:
Dawn Billings or Wanda Monthey
OFFICE OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND
FIELD SERVICES
Oregon Department of Education
Public Service Building
255 Capitol Street, NE
Salem, Oregon 97310-0203
(503) 378-8004
