The United States Department of Education (Department) and the Seattle Public School District (Seattle) enter into this Local-Flexibility Demonstration (Local-Flex) Agreement to assist Seattle in meeting its State definition of adequate yearly progress and attaining specific, measurable goals for improving student achievement and narrowing achievement gaps. This Agreement is made under the authority in Sections 6151 through 6156 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
The terms of the Agreement are as follows:
Seattle is authorized to and will consolidate the grant funds that it receives by formula under the following ESEA programs:
Subpart 1 of Part A of Title V (Innovative Programs).
Seattle will use the consolidated funds in accordance with its revised, approved Local-Flex Application, which was submitted to the Department on July 18, 2003 and the terms of which are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. The funds will be used to:
Provide intervention and support services for academic achievement, reentry and substance abuse issues for targeted student populations.
Seattle will be held accountable for the specific goals and annual measurable objectives set forth in its Application. Seattle's long-term, strategic goals are as follows:
The graduation rate for high school students will meet or exceed State standards by 2013-2014. The unexcused absence rates for elementary and middle school students will be less than or equal to State standards by 2013-2014.
As described in the Seattle Application, each subgroup of students will meet or exceed their annual performance targets for each year of the five year Agreement.
Seattle will provide such information and reports that the Department deems necessary in order to measure the effectiveness of Seattle's implementation of the Local-Flex.
The Local-Flex assurances that were included in Seattle's Application and as stated in the Local-Flex legislation are incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
This Agreement shall expire on August 31, 2008, subject to any amendments, limitations, termination or extension as provided in the Local-Flex legislation.
Ronald Tomalis Acting Assistant Secretary Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | Raj Manhas Interim Superintendent Seattle Public Schools |
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Last Modified: 03/10/2004
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