CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 1 of 3 AGENDA

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1 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: October 10, 2012 Item Number: 8.B.7. Subject: Revise School Board FY2013 Grant Fund Appropriations County Administrator's Comments: County Administrator: Board Action Requested: The School Board requests that the Board of Supervisors increase the Instruction appropriation category in the School Board s Grant Fund by $2,007,944 consistent with two resolutions adopted by the School Board and provided in Attachments A and B. Summary of Information: Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) receives grants from various funding sources each year. The School Board s FY2013 Approved Annual Financial Plan included an appropriation of $25,600,700 for 34 grants and full-time equivalent positions in the School Grants Fund. Since the adoption of the budget, CCPS has received notification of five new grants, the unanticipated continuation of one other school grant and an increase in the IDEA, Part B, Section 611, Flow-Through Sub-grant award. The total for all current changes in grant funding for FY2013 are $2,007,944. Below is a summary of each of the grant awards and the revision. Preparer: Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D. Title: Superintendent Attachments: Yes No #

2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 2 of 3 1) In-School Youth Services programs will be initiated at Meadowbrook and Community High Schools, as well as an unanticipated continuation for a second year at Bird High School as part of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). All of these schools have a high percentage of disadvantaged students and have low on-time graduation rates. These schools will receive supplemental services for a number of eligible students. Exiting participants will leave the program with a high school diploma or GED, a clearly defined career plan and work experience. The grant amount for Meadowbrook and Community HS combined is $556,520 and the award for Bird is $368,844. The grant period is June 26, 2012 to June 30, ) Transforming the Engagement of Students in Learning Algebra (TESLA project) in conjunction with the Harvard Graduate School of Education, CCPS will implement TESLA curriculum in elementary and middle schools to boost student interest in math through online games and other digital technology. The grant award associated with the current school year is $154,520 and the grant period ends December 31, ) MSP Institute: Mathematics Specialists in Middle School: - in conjunction with Virginia Commonwealth University, CCPS will employ two mathematics specialists to support professional growth of their colleagues and promote enhanced mathematics instruction and student learning throughout two of our middle schools, Robious and Carver. The grant award is $130,000 and the grant period is August 1, 2012 to July 31, ) 21 st Century Community Learning Center Grants (CCLC) is a federal grant with a possibility of a two year continuation based upon availability of funds. Subsequent years of the same amount will be included in the annual budget. This grant is funded under regulatory provisions for projects under Title IV, Part B. a. Chesterfield Community High School will use the awarded funds to provide 75 at-risk students with small group remediation and online instruction giving them the opportunity to improve their current grades, recover lost credits and include additional coursework. Students will explore opportunities that will prepare them for life planning, college, and careers. Opportunities will include applying to John Tyler Community College with a goal of completing two college credits. They will experience work environments through a partnership with Hands-On Greater Richmond and their parents/guardians will be provided with access to scholarships that will allow them to enroll in Chesterfield County s Adult Continuing Education Courses facilitating learning both at home and in school. The grant award for the current school year is $184,253 with a grant period of July 1, 2012 through September 30, b. Providence Middle School will use the awarded funds for instructional and recreational activities for 90 at-risk 8 th grade students. These students will also explore future pathways through online and hands-on instruction that include career, entrepreneurship and continuing education. The program goals include providing participating students with summer activities that will help them prepare for secondary education and presenting coursework that will allow them to transition to high school with credits. The coursework will also accommodate tuition costs for parents/guardians for completion of Adult Continuing Education Courses that may include GED preparation or testing. The grant award for the current school year is $198,708 with a grant period of July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.

3 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 3 of 3 5) IDEA, P.L , Part B Section 611 is a federal grant awarded annually to Chesterfield County Public Schools. It is funded under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act. This grant is used primarily for Special Education positions and is consistent with the reimbursement requirements and regulations required of an LEA awarded these funds. The awarded amount for the school year has exceeded last year s award by six percent. The history of this grant has shown no significant increases in the past three fiscal years, consequently the awarded amount has surpassed the anticipated allocation. The grant award for the current school year is $11,215,099 which requires a revision to increase the budgeted amount by $415,099 with a grant period beginning July 1, 2012 with an obligation of funds prior to September 30, 2014.

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