LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: April 19, 1990 To: From: Building Principals h I , Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent Educational Programs and Staff Development Through: Dr. Herb Cleek, Deputy Superintendent Re: Reques for Proposal - Academic Incentive Grants
The Little Rock School District is pleased to announce the availability of funds to identify and establish initiatives to reduce the number of low achiever's,- The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidelines for funding of proposals for Academic Progress Incentive Grants. The primary purpose of the Academic Progress Incentive Grants Program shall be to (1) improve the education of all students, and (2) reduce the disparity in achievement among student
racial, socioeconomic, and gender groups. Availability of Funds of different The grant awards shall be non-competitive for cne year with an option to continue for two additional years.. , Grants shall not exceed $25,000. awards. Incentive and magnet schools-are not eligible for grant Application Content The application must contain the following information: 1. 2. 3 . 4 . Need forProject Program Description Plan of Operation Evaluation Plan Budget Information i granrsMemorandum - April 19, 1990 Request for Proposal Academic Incentive Grants Page 2 Allowable Activities Area schools may receive funds to identify and implement strategies based on promising practices to enhance student achievement and reduce the disproportion in academic achievement among groups formed on the basis of race, gender, and economic status. Teachers, building administrators, and patrons shall participate in the development of the local school proposal. Grant proposals should avoid additional personnel costs, to the extent possible. District will not assume responsibility for continuing costs that The occur after the expiration of the funding period. Selection Criteria A panel will review all applications according to the following: 1. 2 . 3 . 4 . 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A detailed and well-planned proposal Appropriate goals and objectives Well-documented need Innovativeness Potential for replicability Realistic budget Quality of evaluation Ability to continue after grant period ends Documentation of teacher, administrator, and patron involvement during proposal development Use of volunteers and/or collaborative efforts with businesses, outside organizations, etc. Only one proposal per area school will be accepted. Application Deadline Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 5, 1990. Send to Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development. a. m. A grant writing inservice is scheduled for May 1, 1990, at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. for elementary schools and 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. for secondary schools, in the Board Room, representative at the inservice. Each area school should have a bjgAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT I. Proposal Narrative (Limit proposal to no more than ten double-spaced, typed pages. Additional pages will not be considered.) A. Need for Project Describe the identified needs and how they will be met through the project. Include any statistical data. B. Program Description Give a description of the program to be implemented, program goals, organizational management, curriculum, personnel and staff training, if needed. Include C. Plan of Operation Include project management time line. Task/Person Responsible/Completion Date A suggested format: D. Evaluation Plan Describe the methods you will use to evaluate activities outlined in this program. E. Budget Information List items to be funded through the grant. The maximum to be funded through the grant will be $25,000 per area school. Identify separately related items that will not be funded through the grant. II. Document Organization A. Organize the proposal in the following order, additional blank sheets of paper. Do not use B. 1. 2. 3. Cover sheet Narrative Budget Submit the original plus four copies of the proposal to: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ADADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION 1990-91 Name of School Principal Date Submitted Signature of Principal PROPOSAL COMMITTEELITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND EVALUATION DEPARTMENT Date: May 30, 1990 To: Arma Hart, Associate Metropolitan Supervisor From: Sterling Ingram, Director Planning, Research, and Evaluation Re: Grants Request for Proposal - Academic Incentive As requested, I am forwarding a copy of the Academic Incentive Grant guidelines. cc: James Jennings bjgLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: April 26, 1990 To: Area School Principals From: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent Educational Programs and Staff Development Through: Herb Cleek, Deputy Superintendent Subject: Request for Proposal - Academic Incentive Grants The Little Rock School District is pleased to announce the availability of funds to identify and establish initiatives to reduce the number of low achievers. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidelines for funding of proposals for Academic Progress Incentive Grants. The primary purpose of the Academic Progress Incentive Grants Program shall be to (1) improve the education of all students, and (2) reduce the disparity in achievement among students of different racial, socioeconomic, and gender groups. Availability of Funds The grant awards shall be non-competitive for one year with an option to continue for two additional years, $25,000. Grants shall not exceed Application Content The application must contain the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Need for Project Program Description Plan of Operation Evaluation Plan Budget Information #5 grantsMemorandum - April 26, 1990 Reguest for Proposal Academic Incentive Grants Page 2 Allowable Activities Area schools may receive funds to identify and implement strategies based on promising practices to enhance student achievement and reduce the disproportion in academic achievement among groups formed on the basis of race, gender, and economic status. Teachers, building administrators, and patrons shall participate in the development of the local school proposal. Grant proposals should avoid additional personnel costs, to the extent possible. District will not assume responsibility for continuing costs that occur after the expiration of the funding period. The Approval Criteria A panel will review all applications according to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. A detailed and well-planned proposal Appropriate goals and objectives Well-documented need Innovativeness Potential for replicability Realistic budget Quality of evaluation Ability to continue after grant period ends Documentation of teacher, administrator, and patron involvement during proposal development Use of volunteers and/or collaborative efforts with businesses, outside organizations, etc. Only one proposal per area school will be accepted. Application Deadline Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 5, 1990. Send to Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development. A grant writing inservice is scheduled for May 1, 1990, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for elementary schools and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for secondary schools, in the Board Room, representative at the inservice. Each area school should have a bjg cc: Incentive School Principals Magnet School PrincipalsAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT I. Proposal Narrative (Limit proposal to no more than ten double-spaced, typed pages. Additional pages will not be considered.) A. Need for Project Describe the identified needs and how they will be met through the project. Include any statistical data. B. Program Description Give a description of the program to be implemented, program goals, organizational management, curriculum, personnel and staff training, if needed. Include C. Plan of Operation Include project management time line. Task/Person Responsible/Completion Date A suggested format: D. Evaluation Plan Describe the methods you will use to evaluate activities outlined in this program. E. Budget Infojrmation List items to be funded through the grant. The maximum to be funded through the grant will be $25,000 per area school. Identify separately related items that will not be funded through the grant. II. Document Organization A. Organize the proposal in the following order, additional blank sheets of paper. Do not use B. 1. 2. 3. Cover sheet Narrative Budget Submit the original plus four copies of the proposal to: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ADADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION 1990-91 Name of School Principal Date Submitted Signature of Principal PROPOSAL COMMITTEE- *-40 09-12'91 14:16 301 374 7609 L R School 1)1 st @1002 To: From: Through: Subj ect: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS September 5, 1991 All Area School Principals ' Tony Wood, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent of Schools'.) Academic Progress Incentive Grants In the most recent court order pertaining to our desegregation case, it was made clear tha' the District must take "no affirmative action" to implement programs not included in the 1935 Settlement Plan. Since Academic Progress Incentive Grants were not included in the 1989 Plan, we believe they are included in those programs which, for the present, are not to be implemented. Consequently, grants have been placed on hold until we are able to resolve this issue. we are able to reconsider your grant. We will inform you as soon as We appreciate your patience. V k09.12 91 14:15 501 3T4 "609 L R School Dlst @001 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 W. MARKHAM STREET LHTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FAX (501) 324-2032 DATE IX ( TO FROM r PHON SUBJECT J tiCjiJS of (inoitidc oo'fcr po^ej ?as ,hor.c y:^-Kiir________ Speed Dieit FOR DATA PRCfCDSST\G OFFICE USE OA'LY irar^mined 3y_____ .Ddc ______ Time R 0. ! 7 received TO: FROM: RE: DATE: MAR 1 2 1993 The Honorable Susan Webber Wright Area School Patrons _ ... 1992-93 Budget Cuts for March 19, 1993 HearJngatton Monitoring March 9, 1993 I. Area School parents and patrons of the Little Rock School District request that this letter and the accompanying letter and the petitions be made a part of the court record. We wish to address the Court on Budget discussions directly related to Desegregation Plan. We educate 64% of all students in the Little Rock School District, that is approximately 10,788 out of 16,700 black students, and 6,000 out of 9,000 white student's, certainly the majority. We are concerned about the following issues: 1) The Little Rock School District has promised, undej. Lht
Desegregation plan, to make available to the Area Schools $25,000 per Area School per year for a three-year period or more (if the evaluation proves that the grant had positive results) for Academic Progress Incentive Grants under the to decrease academic disparity. Unfortunately, Area school patrons have had to repeatedly request these funds from the Little Rock School District. Currently, the Little Rock School District has slashed the available money from $25,000 to $10,000 per Area School (a cut of almost 1/2 million dollars). To date for this year, our district has only given Area Schools a total of $50,000 of the allotted $320,000. 2) The Little Rock School District is also obligated to make available to the Area Schools funding for Focused Areas of Activities", but has not responded to pleas and public requests for defining and implementing this funding. 3) Area Schools have borne a disproportionate burden of budget shown by reductions in funding for Gifted/Talented staff, music, counselors, physical plant assets, and general per capita funding compared to Magnet and Incentive schools. This scenario has significantly diminished the educational opportunities of Area School cuts students. 4) Area School parents and patrons perceive that their concerns about the inequitable budget cuts and their negative impact on the Little Rock School District efforts to implement the Desegregation Plan have not been addressed by the Little Rock School District. 1(? '=. z/ ?: "'J.i - j Little Rock School District RECEIVED To: Mrs. Ann Brown, Desegregation Monitor From: Estelle Matthis, nterim Superintendent Re: Request for Memoranda Date: August 23, 1993 AUC 2 0 1993 CSsa Qf Dsse. I have been advised that ODM has requested copies of written directives from me to employees. In response, I enclose for your review copies of directives or memoranda regarding desegregation- related issues. Attached you will find memos dated July 14, 1993 and July 27, 1993 relating to the Academic Progress Incentive Grant Program. ? will note, the LRSD is in the process of making the evaluations required under the plan. As you You will also find a memorandum dated August 11, 1~~, directive of the same date. After the hearings on June 24, regarding the proposed site for the new Stephens Interdistrict School, Judge Wright advised Jerry Malone that the Court would not impose a requirement that ODM make requests for information only through designated channels. The Court, however, strongly encouraged the LRSD to develop some procedure to ensure that District administrators and attorneys know what information is being transmitted by the LRSD. This was discussed with you on Friday, July 9, 1993, when Jerry Malone and I met with you in your office. 1993, and a 1993, The attached directive attempts to put in place a process whereby ODM will get timely and accurate information, while at the same time, the District attempts to ensure that commitments, policies or procedures are not made, altered or otherwise affected by individuals without actual authority to do so. As you are aware, the LRSD has several thousand employees. be some initial Accordingly, there might operational. growing pains as this directive becomes fully Prompt notification of any concerns by your office to my office will ensure that any problems are handled expeditously. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS August 11, 1993 All Principals a: 72201 Central Administration Personnel Estelle Matthi'3, Interim Superintendent Jerry Malone, Legal Advisor PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) has been very helpful to the District by providing assistance as we implement our Plan. ODM will need accurate and up-to-date information from each of us as we begin the 1993-94 school year. CL 1_______ provide the requested information in a timely manner. T1_ of Desegregation Monitoring will continue to contact appropriate members to secure the needed information and/or assistance. However, it is necessary for the District to establish some procedures for reviewing and responding to these requests in . Our attorneys will also need to review critical reports prior to our submission. The District has committed to The Office timely manner. a Your assistance is needed in following the procedures listed in the enclosed administrative directive.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 August 11, 1993 ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE NO: 93-O4S TO: All Principals and Central Administration Personnel FROM: elle Matthis, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Beginning immediately, the following procedures are to be used in processing requests for information and/or assistance from the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM). 1. All staff members are to cooperate fully with requests from ODM manner. in a timely and cooperative 2. Upon receipt of requests from ODM, all staff shall immediately review the request and notify the office of the Superintendent or his/her designee of the content and scope of the request and to seek assistance in complying with the request if it is deemed appropriate by the principal or central office administrator. 3. The requests for information are to be completed in a timely manner and forwarded to the Superintendent's Office for review. to 4. The Superintendent's Office will, in a timely review and refer this information to the manner, will. appropriate personnel in the ODM office. 5. The District's attorneys and/or other district staff who have responsibility for the area(s) will receive copies of this information from the Office of the Superintendent or his/her designee.Administrative Directive No: 93-04S Page 2 6. Following any additions and/or modifications in reports, the appropriate principal or central office administrator will be consulted and receive copies, in a timely manner, for their records of such changes and/or amendments in a timely manner. This directive is effective immediately so that all District personnel will be able to function more effectively as a team successfully implementing the Desegregation Plan, the essence in providing prompt, accurate reports Since time is of reports, each person in the loop must continue to monitor the status until the response is provided.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET To: From: Subject: LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 14, 1993 72201 Ms. Margaret Gremillion, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Larry Robertson, Assistant Superintendent Estelle Matthis, Interim Superintendent Academic Progress Incentive Grants The court approved Desegregation Plan describes the Academic Progress Incentive Grants and the process for implementation. On Page 84, it states that the continuation of the Academic Progress Incentive Grant Program will be reviewed at the end of the 1992-93 school year. It is necessary for us to proceed with the final evaluation of this program in order to make a decision regarding future funding. Ingram regarding this matter. You may wish to consult with SterlingTO: FROM: SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 27, 1993 Ms. Margaret Gremillion Mr. Larry Robertson 72201 Estelle Matthis, Interim Superintendent ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANTS Please review my requests dated July 14, 1993 and apprise me of the process as well as the date that I can expect to receive the evaluation report as stated in the Desegregation Plan, page 84. Your urgent attention to this matter is appreciated.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Utde Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: December 6, 1993 To: From: Subject: Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent, Little Rock School District Horace Smith, Associate Monitor, Office of Desegregation Monitoring Focused Activities and Academic Progress Incentive Grants Monitorin
o As you are aware, ODM is currently monitoring Focused Activities and Academic Progress Incentive Grants. Our monitoring will encompass funding and programmatic elements of both areas from the 1990-91 school year through the current school year. The monitoring process will consist of data analysis as well as site visits to observe activities currently being funded. Enclosed you will find a list of needed documentation. We are requesting that these materials be submitted to our office by January 14,1994. If you have questions or concerns regarding the documentation request or monitoring process, please dont hesitate to call our office. Thank you very much for your assistance.Focused Activities/Academic Progress Incentive Grants Documentation Focused Activities Any memos or records of meetings during which focused activities were described and presented as an option to area schools List of schools with focused activities and copies of focused activity plans for those schools Records of community involvement in focused activity development and implementation
meetings, dates, names, race, sex Record of the annual allocation received by schools with focused activities - 1990-91 through 1992-93 Documentation of any efforts by the LRSD to encourage area schools to implement focused activities. Copy of the procedures jointly developed by the LRSD and PCSSD to prevent duplication of specialty themes Academic Progress Incentive Grants Records of grants given by the LRSD 1990-91 through 1992-93. Documentation should include: school name amount approved date the application was submitted date the application was approved date of actual appropriation of funds amount expended by the school during that fiscal year Documentation for 1991-92,1992-93, and 1993-94 (as it becomes available) listing the schools which carried over funds from the previous year and the amount of carryover Copies of individual school grants for 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 (as they become available) Names, race, sex, and position of individuals who served on the grant evaluation panel during the 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 school years Copies of any communication 1990-93 which explains the review criteria to the schools Detailed description of the review process used from 1990-91 through 1992-93 and the process currently used for review of the 1993-94 grants Copies of all evaluative checklists submitted by the schools 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 Copies of all semester reports submitted 1990-91,1991-92, 1992-93 Copies of aU annual progress reports submitted by the schools 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 Documentation of the assistant superintendents review of the semester reports and actions taken to revise activities for 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1992-93 Copies of the summative districtwide report on Academic Progress Incentive Grants 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 Names of activity coordinators at each school 1990-91,1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 (unless this information is included tn the individual grant applications) Copy of the three-year evaluation of the Academic Progress Incentive Grant ProgramOffice of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: December 9, 1993 To: From: Subject: Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent, Little Rock School District Horace Smith, Associate Monitor, Office of Desegregation Monitoring Revised Documentation List for Focused Activities and Academic Progress Incentive Grants Thank you for meeting with me regarding Focused Activities and Academic Progress Incentive Grants on December 6. I found the meeting with you and Mr. Ingram to be enlightening and productive. The enclosed documentation list reflects the changes we discussed during the meeting. The submission date for these materials remains January 14, 1994. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation.Focused Activities/ Academic Progress Incentive Grants Documentation Focused Activities Any memos or records of meetings during which focused activities were described and presented as an option to area schools List of schools with focused activities and copies of focused activity plans for those schools Records of community involvement in focused activity development and implementation: meetings, dates, names, race, sex Record of the annual allocation received by schools with focused activities - 1990-91 through 1992-93 Documentation of any efforts by the LRSD to encourage area schools to implement focused activities. Copy of the procedures jointly developed by the LRSD and PCSSD to prevent duplication of specialty themes Copies of all evaluative checklists submitted by the schools 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 Copies of all semester reports submitted 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 Copies of all annual progress reports submitted by the schools 1990-91,1991-92,1992-93 Documentation of the assistant superintendents review of the semester reports and actions taken to revise activities for 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1992-93 Copies of the summative districtwide report on Focused Activities 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93 Names of activity coordinators at each school 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94Academic Progress Incentive Grants Records of grants given by the LRSD 1990-91 through 1992-93. Documentation should include: school name amount approved date the application was submitted date the application was approved date of actual appropriation of funds amount expended by the school during that fiscal year Documentation for 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 (as it becomes available) indicating the amount spent each year per school and the schools outstanding balance. Copies of individual school grant proposals for 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 (as they become available) Names, race, sex, and position of individuals who served on the grant evaluation panel during the 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 school years Copies of any communication 1990-93 which explains the review criteria to the schools Detailed description of the review process used from 1990-91 through 1992-93 and the process currently used for review of the 1993-94 grants Copy of the three-year evaluation of the Academic Progress Incentive Grant ProgramOffice of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham. Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: September 13, 1994 To: From: Subject: Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent, Little Rock School District Horace Smith, Associate Monitor, Office of Desegregation Monitoring Academic Progress Incentive Grants and Focused Activities As you know, we have been monitoring the Academic Progress Incentive Grants and the development of Focused Activities. It is our desire to conclude our ongoing inquiry and submit a report to the Court. In order to fmalize that report, we will need the following information by September 19, 1994. A description of the current status of Academic Progress Incentive Grants Definition of Focused Activities Copies of all correspondence received by building principals regarding Focused Activities/ APIGs for the 1994-95 school year. Documentation of any inservice held to explain application procedures for. the 1994-95 school year. Copy of the timeline used by the district for submission of propostils, approval of proposals, and actual funding for the 1994-95 school year. List of all schools which have had proposals approved and are currently being funded. Include the dates when funding was actually provided. Copies of all Focused Activities and Academic Progress Incentive Grant proposals for the 1994-95 school year. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: November 17, 1994 To: Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent, Little Rock School District From: Horace Smith, Associate Monitor, Office of Desegregation Monitoring Subject: Documentation Request I want to follow-up on our recent conversation regarding Academic Progress Incentive Grant documentation. I would like to receive the following information at our monthly meeting on November 22 if possible. Copy of the 1993-94 APIG school program evaluation 1993-94 APIG data for each elementary and secondary school which includes - school, amount approved, date application was submitted, date application was approved, date of actual appropriation of funds, and the amount expended by the school Thank you for your cooperation. If you have questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to call.LRSD SUPTS OFFICE 305 P02 MfiR 14 95 11:25 ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT - SECONDARY 1995-96 School Date Submitted Date Approved Amt Funded Central Hall Puiasld Hgts. January 25 January 9 March 2 January 30 Janueiry 9 March 6 $10,000 $10,000 $1,700 (partial) TOTAL: $21,700 ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT - ELEMENTARY School Date Submitted Date Approved Amt Funded Bale Brady Puiasld Hgts. Watson Woodruff February 14 February 14 February 22 February 27 February 14 February 20 February 20 February 27 March 6 February 20 $5,000 $5,000 $600 (partial) $5,000 $5,000 TOTAL: $20,600I D SUPT'S OPPICE 305 P03 MfiR 14 95 11:25 Bale School Brady Cloverdale Dodd Fair Park Forest Park Fulbright Geyer Springs (Resubmitted) Jefferson Meadowcliff Otter Creek Pulaski Heights Terry Watson Western Hills Woodruff FOCUSED ACTIVITIES 1995-96 Date Submitted Date Approved Amt Funded November 22 October 6 September 8 (1st) February 1 (2nd) December 8 January 17 February 7 February 10 December 6 (1st) January 17 (2nd) October 18 October 3 September 2 (1st) October 4 (2nd) March 2 February 2 {2nd) December 13 (1st) January 9 (2nd) February 9 December 12 November 28 October 17 February 13 December 12 January 23 February 20 February 13 December 12 February 20 October 31 October 31 October 31 March 6 February 6 January 23 February 20 December 19 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $8,700 (partial) $8,886 (partial) $10,000 $7,070 (partial) $2,852 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $7,900 (partial) $10,000_________ $5,102.20 (partial) $2,686 (partial) $10,000 TOTAL: $135,296.20APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT 1. Proposal Narrative (Limit proposal to no more than ten (10) double-spaced, typed pages. Additional pages will not be considered.) A. Need for Project Describe the identified needs and how they will be met through the project. Include any statistical data. B. Program Description Give a description of the program to be implemented. Include program goal, organizational management, curriculum, personnel, and staff training, if needed. C. Plan of Operation Include project management information such as goal, strategies, timeline, etc. Please use the enclosed format for sections C, D, and E in developing your proposal. D. Evaluation Plan Describe the methods you will use to evaluate the effectiveness of each component/strategy outlined in this program. E. Budget Information List items to be funded through the grant on the enclosed form. The maximum to be funded through the grant will be $10,000 per area school. Identify separately related items that will not be funded through the grant. Additionally, complete a Budget Sheet that itemizes vour proposed budget. IL Document Organization A. Organize the proposal in the following order. Do not use additional blank, sheets of paper. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cover sheet Narrative Plan of Operation (enclosed format) Summary Budget Sheet B. SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL PLUS FOUR COPIES of the proposal to: Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent.Application Instructions Academic Progress Incentive Grant Page 2 Allowable Activities Area schools may receive funds to identify and implement strategies based on promising practices to enhance student achievement and reduce the disproportion in academic achievement among groups formed on the basis of race, gender, and economic status. Schools are encouraged to focus on developing strategies that facilitate a safe and orderly school climate. Teachers, building administrators, and patrons shall participate in the development of the local school proposal. Grant proposals should avoid additional personnel costs, to the extent possible. The District will not assume responsibility for continuing costs that occur after the expiration of the funding period. Approval Criteria A panel will review all applications according to the following: 1. A detailed and well-planned proposal
2. Appropriate goals and objectives
3. Well-documented need
4. Innovativeness
5. 6. I. 8. 9. 10. Potential for replicability
Realistic budget
Quality of evaluation
Ability to continue after grant period ends
Documentation of teacher, administrator, and patron involvement during proposal development
and Use of volunteers and/or collaborative efforts with businesses, outside organizations, etc. Only one (1) proposal per area school will be accepted. Application Deadline Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on December 10, 1993. Send to Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Grant proposals will be reviewed for approval by the panel as soon as the proposals are received by the Deputy Superintendent. Schools are encouraged to submit proposals earlier than the December 10, 1993, deadline. A grant-writing inservice is scheduled for October 27, 1993, at 3 p.m., in the Board Room, for all area schools. Each area school principal is to attend this planning session.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT APPLICATION 1993-94 Name of School Principal Date Submitted Signature of Principal PROPOSAL COMMITTEELITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC PROGRESS INCENTIVE GRANT PLAN OF OPERATION (Sections C, D, and E) GOAL Strategies Person(s) Responsible Beginning/Ending Date Evaluation Criteria BudgetAcademic Progress Incentive Grants
The Little Rock School District will establish an Academic Progress Incentive Grant Program, the goals of which will be to (1) improve the education of all students, and (2) reduce the disparity in achievement among students of different racial, socioeconomic, and gender groups. the teachers, In response to a request for proposals (RFP), building administrators, and patrons of individual area develop non-competitive proposals outlining specific plans for increasing achievement and decreasing A grant-writing in-service will be offered by the schools will disparity, district. will be for one The grants, which will not exceed $25,000, year with an option to continue for two more years. and incentive schools will not be eligible for these grants. Magnet Islands of Excellence Program
Area schools will have first priority (before magnet and incentive schools) to receive assistance in establishing to "islands schools. of excellence," or model classrooms, in their In the program, the district will assist schools to plan and finance model classrooms techniques can be observed. where effective teaching Community Support Grants
Non-competitive Community Support Grants will be offered to help area schools further desegregation efforts through recruitment. These grants will not be available to incentive or magnet schools. The grants will, additional personnel costs. Local businesses will be asked to become actively involved in their community's desegregation efforts by becoming financial sponsors of the program. schools if possible, avoid will. The three-year grants will be written by teams consisting of at least the building principal, two teachers, one nonGrant -writing in- A central office certified staff member, and four parents. services will be provided by the district. committee composed of the Associate Superintendent Desegregation and others appointed by the Superintendent will evaluate the proposals. The district will not assume responsibility for continuing the financing after the three- year period. 9
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