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Meeting Date:
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6/20/2019 - 6:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Calendar
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Entitlement Grants: I, II, and III
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Objective 1.1
Educational Excellence ACPS will regularly assess and respond to the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students. Objective 1.2
Achievement Gaps ACPS will target academic achievement gaps and increase positive educational outcomes across race/ ethnicity, income, disability, and language subgroups. Objective 1.4 Educational Equity ACPS will provide each student with opportunities to be challenged and supported. Objective 1.5 Teacher Resources and Supports ACPS will make available to each teacher the re-sources and supports needed to provide an outstanding education for each and every student, differentiated according to the student’s learning style and background.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
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Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; and Title III, Part A Grants
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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A total of $4,142,635.79 is requested from Title I, Part A to serve Title I-designated schools: William Ramsay, Cora Kelly, Ferdinand T. Day, James K. Polk, and John Adams Elementary Schools, as well as Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School, Patrick Henry PreK-8 School, and Francis C. Hammond Middle School. This figure is calculated at 104.75% of the current year funding levels in accordance with predicted increases indicated in the preliminary allocation calculation for the 2019-2020 school year. This slight escalation in funding is due to increases in census data for the eligible population. Title I provides additional funding to schools experiencing the highest concentrations of student poverty. The funds will be primarily used to support additional FTEs for reading, math, and science teachers, coaches and interventionists; extended learning and academic interventions for students; targeted professional learning in areas of data-indicated need; meaningful parental and family engagement; supports for students experiencing homelessness; instructional technology; and supplemental instructional supplies.
A total allocation of $583,433.95 is requested from Title II, Part A. These funds support administrators’ implementation of Instructional Rounds to observe, analyze, and improve teaching and learning. In addition, funds will be used to continue the “Grow Your Own” teacher program and provide educators tuition assistance in the areas of Mathematics, Literacy, Special Education, and Leadership. The goals of these programs are to build the capacity of all members of the school community, provide dual certification in English Learner (EL) and Special Education, and to move paraprofessionals towards certified teaching positions. Working on a Leadership Development plan for ACPS will be a big part of the additional funds. This funding also includes a private school set-aside of $64,939.80 for equitable services required by the statute.
A total of $531,637.04 is requested to support Title III, Part A. These funds will support professional learning for teachers to promote English language proficiency development and academic achievement for English Learner (EL) students. The professional learning is focused on strategies to integrate language and content instruction, promote language acquisition in listening, speaking, reading and writing, and increase quality student interaction for language development. The funds will support English learners and immigrant families through two parent resource positions, and teachers of EL students through a Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) specialist position. Additionally, supplemental literacy materials to enhance access to the general education curriculum are supported through this grant.
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Background:
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Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is entitled under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to secure grants available through Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; and Title III, Part A. The applications are submitted to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to secure funds. Applications are due July 1, 2019.
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Recommendation:
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; and Title III, Part A applications for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
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Signed By:
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Dominic Turner - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Christopher A. Suarez Moved, Member Meagan L. Alderton seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; and Title III, Part A applications for the 2019-2020 school year.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 7 - 0 | | | | | Ramee A. Gentry | Yes | | Margaret Lorber | Yes | | Veronica R. Nolan | Yes | | Meagan L. Alderton | Yes | | Christopher A. Suarez | Yes | | Dr. Michelle Rief | Yes | | Heather Thornton | Yes | |
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