| Purpose: | The purpose of this state-funded grant program is to provide funds to:
current Commonwealth Pilot Schools to support the newly formed governance boards' efforts; and
potential Commonwealth Pilot Schools for planning and pre-implementation activities related to redesigned governance structures.
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| Priorities: | Grant funds can be used to support the following categories:
school Design Team work and planning sessions;
development of professional learning communities;
instructional practices;
assessment (interim and formative);
non-academic student support services;
academic Interventions and supports; and
school organization and culture.
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| Eligibility: |
Schools with current Commonwealth Pilot School status and schools that are planning a conversion to Commonwealth Pilot status in September 2008 are eligible to apply. |
| Funding: |
Grants awards are available for the following schools.
| * | Academy Middle SchoolFitchburg | $20,000 |
| * | Duggan Middle School Springfield | $20,000 |
| * | English High School Boston | $30,000 |
| * | Putnam High School Springfield | $50,000 |
| * | Homer Street School Springfield | $35,000 |
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| Fund Use: |
Fund use should be consistent with the priorities described above, including:
costs associated with professional development and training;
planning activities, administrative costs associated with management of initiatives;
travel and mileage associated with training;
stipends for district staff working outside contractual obligations; and
supplies related to the overall grant proposal.
A minimum amount of the grant award for each current Commonwealth Pilot School must be reserved for the Governance Team at the individual school to control and determine use. Remaining funds of the grant award are to support other costs associated with the Commonwealth Pilot model as determined by school and district administrators. These minimums are:
| * | Academy Middle School | $10,000 minimum of grant award |
| * | Duggan Middle School | $10,000 minimum of grant award |
| * | English High School | $20,000 minimum of grant award |
| * | Putnam High School | $30,000 minimum of grant award |
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| Project Duration: | If you intend to use a portion of these funds during July and/or August 2008, the following items need to be submitted:
Two Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants
School Year Program: Approval - 6/30/08; and
Summer Program: 7/1/08 - 8/31/08. Two Budget Detail Forms
School Year Program: expenditures from Approval - 6/30/08; and
Summer Program: expenditures from 7/1/08 - 8/31/08.
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| Program Unit: | Accountability and Targeted Assistance (School and District Intervention) |
| Contact: | Russell Fleming rfleming@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-6259 |
| Date Due: | Applications will be reviewed as they are received. |
| Required Forms: |
Electronic Workbooks
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Boston Public Schools Electronic Workbook
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Fitchburg Public Schools Electronic Workbook
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Springfield Public Schools Electronic Workbook
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Note: Included in the Workbooks are the:
Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - Standard Contract
Form and Application for Program Grants; and
Part II - Budget Detail Pages.
 
Part III - Required Program Information
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| Submission Instructions: | Mail two (2) copies of Signature Page with the original signature of the Superintendent/ Executive Director to:
Diane Beck
Accountability and Targeted Assistance
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
Email budget detail pages and required program information to:
dbeck@doe.mass.edu |
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