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CISD Grant No. 2010-L02STATE OF TEXAS § COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COUNTY OF DALLAS § GRANT AGREEMENT This. Educational Development Grant Agreement ( "AGREEMENT ") is made by and between the City of Coppell, Texas ( "CITY"), Coppell Education Development Corporation ( "CEDC ") and the Coppell Independent School District (the "CISD "), acting by and through their respective authorized officers. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the CITY is authorized by TEX. LOC. Gov'T CODE § 379A to provide educational development grants to publicly funded institutions through the CEDC for the promotion of literacy, foreign language and career technology for a skilled workforce; and WHEREAS, the CITY seeks to support programs for promoting literacy, foreign language and career technology for a skilled workforce; and t. WHEREAS, the CISD has submitted a grant application No. 2010 -L02 to provide funding for twenty (20) certified teachers and three (3) instructional aides in 2009 -10 and twenty -five (25) personnel units in 2010 -11 for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students (the PROJECT), which is designed to develop proficiency in the English language for those students who enter the district as either non - English speaking or limited English speaking; and WHEREAS, the PROJECT will provide daily instruction for approximately 638 pre- kindergarten through twelfth grade students representing more than thirty -six language groups; and WHEREAS, the PROJECT will provide daily instruction by bilingual teachers to 120 pre - kindergarten through fourth grade Spanish speaking students enrolled in dual language and bilingual classes; and WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding the salaries for twenty -three (23) campus level personnel units and one -half (1/2) administrative personnel unit in 2009 -10 for a total of $1,245,744 and twenty -five (25) personnel units in 2010 -11 for a total of $1,333,771, and seeks the assistance of the CEDC for such assistance; and WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that making an education development grant to the CISD in accordance with this AGREEMENT will further the objectives of the CITY, will benefit the CITY and the CITY's inhabitants and will promote literacy in the CITY. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 1 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 2 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Subject to availability of funds collected from the 379A sales tax, the CITY agrees to provide the CISD an education development grant (the "GRANT") in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Seventy -nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen Dollars and no cents ($2,579,515.00). 2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund the salaries for twenty -three (23) campus level personnel units and one -half (1/2) administrative personnel unit in 2009 -10 and twenty -five (25) personnel units in 2010 -11 for approximately 638 pre - kindergarten through twelfth grade students. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Two Million Five Hundred Seventy -nine Thousand Five Hundred Fifteen Dollars and no cents ($2,579,515.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made in November 2009. 4. No later than May 31, 2010 the CISD shall submit a detailed list of expenditures for the 2009 -10 portion of this GRANT and no later than May 31, 2011 the CISD shall submit a detailed list of expenditures for the 2010 -11 portion of this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed expenditures shall include, but not limited to, all personnel costs, the number of students served, grade levels actually served, and any changes in personnel during the period covered by this GRANT. 5. In the event the CISD breaches any of the terms of this AGREEMENT or fails to use the GRANT for the purposes set forth herein, then the CISD, after expiration of the notice and cure period described herein, shall be in default of this AGREEMENT. As liquidated damages in the event of such default, the CISD shall, within thirty (30) days after demand, repay to the CITY, the GRANT with interest at the rate of eight percent (8 %) per annum from the date of receipt of the GRANT until paid. The parties acknowledge that actual damages in the event of default would be speculative and difficult to determine. Upon breach by CISD of any obligations under this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall notify the CISD in writing, who shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice in which to cure such default. If CISD fails to cure the default within the time provided herein, or, as such time period may be extended, then the CITY at its sole option, shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT without further notice to the CISD. 6. The terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT are binding upon the successors and assigns of all parties hereto. This AGREEMENT may not be assigned without the express written consent of CITY and CEDC. 7. It is understood and agreed between the parties that CISD, in the use of the GRANT and in satisfying the conditions of this AGREEMENT, is acting independently, and that the CITY and/or the CEDC assumes no responsibilities or liabilities to third parties in connection with these actions. CISD agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and the CEDC from all such claims, suits, and causes of action, liabilities and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, of any nature whatsoever arising out of the CISD's performance of the conditions under this AGREEMENT. 8. Any notice required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be deemed received when sent by United States mail, postage pre -paid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the party at the address set forth opposite the signature of the party. 9. This AGREEMENT shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas; and venue for any action concerning this AGREEMENT shall be in the State District Court of Dallas County, Texas. 10. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this AGREEMENT shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or =enforceability shall not effect the other provisions, and the AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained in it. EXECUTED this a day of ( )r10 oe-C , 2009 EXECUTED this 4 L day of By: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 CITY OF COPP)LL, TEXAS By: CLAP PHILLIPS, CITY MANAGER 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 ATTEST: c t - 0 L r , 2009. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LETZKUS, VICE PRESIDENT 5 Parkway Boulevard .0. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission Expires: ATTEST: SIGNED this P C) day of 0 C.T©3 ClZ , 2009. COPPELL INDEPENDENT -CHOOL DISTRICT By: CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT ATTEST: This instrument was acknowledged before me on the )L day of l� eta e✓'' , 2009, by Clay Phillips, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of s X4: ,,,,, DEBBIE CRAVEY „Pt : °'� •• '••'S. Notary Public, State of Texas • s *2 My Commission Expires .y� May 20, 2011 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 . JETF T1Y NER, SUPERINTENDENT Coppell Independent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 By: L/ ka- 1 / / f ( RA ,, j/aJ 6 IL ?d fr Notary Public, State of Texas STATE OF TEXAS STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission expires: o 171 A(213 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION D. KAY RYON Notary Public. State of Texas My Commission Expires May 17. 2013 COUNTY OF DALLAS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of all ober- -, 2009, by Brian Letzkus, Vice President of the Coppell Education Development Corporation, on behalf of said Corporation. My Commission expires: Notary Public, State of Tex COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the lc) day of eit- , 2009, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on behalf of COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Project Title: Pre -K - 12 Grade English as a Second Language/Bilingual Principal Applicant Teresa Tate Title of Principal Applicant Director of ESL/BE ISD Representative in Application Coppell Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project) Total Amount Requested $1,245,744 (2009 -10) + $1,333,771(10 -11) = $2,579,515 Printed Names & Title of Grant Approvers; Signatures; & Dates: Teresa Tate Director of ESL/BE Principal Applicant Title (Required) Team Member Title (Optional) Principal of School Involved Title (Optional) Dr Jeff Turner Superintendent of Schools District Superintendent Title (Required) Cindy Warner CISD Board President * * School Board President President (Required) August 2009 -May 2011 * *Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees Signature Date Signature Date C kg2. — 09 Date " Date Date 22 Section I: Abstract of Project /Activity The programs for Limited English Proficient (LEP) students are designed to develop proficiency in the English language for those students who enter the district as either non- English speaking or limited English speaking. Through this grant, twenty certified teachers and three instructional aides will provide daily language acquisition instruction for approximately 638 pre - kindergarten through twelfth grade students representing more than thirty -six language groups. Bilingual teachers will provide daily instruction for approximately 120 pre - kindergarten through fourth grade Spanish speaking students enrolled in dual language and bilingual classes, while English as a Second Language teachers provide daily instruction for the remaining English Language Learners. Coppell ISD is applying under the literacy provision of the Coppell Education Development Corporation for a total of $1,245,744 to fund salaries for twenty -three campus level personnel units and one -half administrative personnel unit in 2009 -10 and $1,333,771 to fund salaries for twenty -five personnel units in 2010 -11. Use of the grant funds over the two -year period will allow the teachers to offer English language instruction which is critical for the long -term personal, social, and economic development of our English Language Learners. Developing literacy skills through second language instruction allows these students to attain academic success in the classroom while contributing towards the mission of CISD as a global leader in educational excellence. The grant funds will also allow for the development of bilingual and bi- literacy skills for both Spanish and English speaking students in dual languages. 23 The English Language Learners contribute immensely to the strong academic climate in CISD as evidenced by their performance on the recent Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. These international students also contribute to the enrichment of the lives of our monolingual students by sharing insights into their language and culture. In turn, our native English speakers have an opportunity to develop positive attitudes towards people of other countries and cultures. The world's economy is now interdependent to such a degree that professional interaction is seldom possible on anything but an international basis. Our students are in a unique position to develop an understanding of other cultures which will only stand to serve them well as they develop into 21 century learners and global citizens. Section II: Description of Proposal and Nature of Request: The purpose of the ESOL Program in CISD is to provide limited English proficient students skills that will enable them to "successfully complete or make appropriate progress toward personal educational goals identified in his/her customized learning program ". Three broad literacy goals for ESOL learners have been established by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc., (TESOL) to provide guidance for language teachers as well as mainstream teachers as they meet the challenges of providing effective education for the ESOL students from pre - kindergarten through twelfth grade. These goals include personal, social, and academic uses of English. • Goal 1: Students will use English to communicate in social settings. 24 o Objective: Use English to participate in social settings. o Objective: Interact in, through, and with spoken and written English for personal expression and enjoyment. o Objective: Use learning strategies to extend communicative competence. • Goal 2: Students will use English to achieve academically in all content areas. o Objective: Use English to interact within the classroom. o Objective: Use English to obtain, process, construct, and provide subject matter information in spoken and written form. o Objective: Use appropriate learning strategies to construct and apply academic knowledge. • Goal 3: Students will use English in socially and culturally appropriate ways. o Objective: Use the appropriate language variety according to audience, purpose and setting. o Objective: Use nonverbal communication appropriate to audience, purpose and setting. o Objective: Use appropriate learning strategies to extend sociolinguistic and sociocultural competence. To effectively meet these goals the ESOL teachers will: • Assess students upon entry into the program to determine their academic needs 25 • Provide appropriate instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills • Consult with mainstream classroom teachers to monitor student progress • Annually assess student progress using appropriate measurements This is an existing program that is required by the Texas Education Code Commissioner's Rules Concerning Limited English Proficient Students (Chapter 89. Adaptations for Special Population subchapter BB.) In order to comply with state requirements, CISD offers daily instruction in English at the elementary and secondary level. Program implementation ranges from separate courses at the secondary level and a pullout program at designated elementary campuses as well as a collaborative content- based instructional model at all elementary campuses. The bilingual program is required by the Texas Education Code, 19 TAC 89.1205 (a). A bilingual program provides for learning basic skills in the primary language of the student. The CISD is responsible for providing opportunities for students to become competent in speaking, reading, writing and comprehending the English language. To effectively meet these goals the bilingual teacher will: • Assess students upon entry into the program to determine their academic needs 26 • Provide appropriate instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills • Annually assess student progress using appropriate measurements In CISD, the bilingual programs currently serves pre - kindergarten kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students with the intent of expanding the program through grade 5 during the 2010 -11 school year. Without the requested funds, the CISD will need to reexamine current student teacher ratios in all classes in order to provide district funding for this program. Denial of CEDC funds may also result in a decrease in specialized programs for all students in the district in order to provide this required program with district funds. In addition, if CISD is not able to adequately fund this program at the current level, a decrease in the district's state accountability rating could result. The 2009 -10 ESOL Program will require thirteen teachers /facilitators and two instructional aides to deliver a quality program. The bilingual program will require seven teachers and one instructional aide. The 2010 -11 ESOL Program is expected to require thirteen teachers /facilitators and two instructional aides; however, the bilingual program in 2010 -11 will require nine bilingual teachers and one instructional aide in order to advance the bilingual and dual language immersion program through the elementary years. All training of ESOL /Bilingual staff as well as training for regular classroom teachers will take place at regularly scheduled faculty meetings and district workshops. This program will receive approximately $70,000 from Title III funds. These monies are 27 PreK K 1 st 2 nd 3 rd `4th 5 th 80 134 136 96 81 55 34 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 22 21 15 16 16 6 14 used to supplement ESOL and bilingual education program needs. During the 2009 -2011 academic years this money will be used to: project*. Project Statistics • Provide additional training for ESOL /Bilingual and mainstream teachers at Region X Educational Service Center and other designated training sessions within CISD and the state • Provide additional program materials • Provide adult ESL classes to the community so parents can become partners in their student's education The following charts show the number of ESOL /Bilingual students served by this 2009— 2010 ESL/BILINGUAL PROJECTIONS *Only schools within city limits of Coppell are included in this proposal Section III: Budget for 2009 - 10 $ 1,245,744 Total budget request for salaries and benefits (24 personnel units) Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation Total number of Coppell Limited English Proficient students covered under this grant: 638 (6.41% of total Coppell student population) Dollars per student proposed: $1,952.57 (2009 -10) 28 PROGRAM GOAL STANDARD EVALUATION INSTRUMENT Increase the percent of ESL students who pass the TAKS exams in Reading and Writing. Reading Grades 3 -9: 100% Writing Grades 4,7: 100% ELA Grade 10 and Exit Level: 100% Reading TAKS Writing TAKS ELA TAKS MOST RECENT MEASURE — TAKS RESULTS SUMMARY for 2008 -09 GRADE # OF ESL /BE Participants * % who met standard on Reading % who met standard on Writing 3 51 98% NA 4 40 75% 85% 5 23 87% NA 6 6 100% NA 7 22 82% 100% 8 6 100 % ?? NA 9 10 80% NA 10 5 100% met standard on complete ELA EXIT level 11 73% met standard on complete ELA Evaluation of Project's Success A valid measure of a non - English speaking student's progress in acquiring the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) are the results of the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills). * Some English Language Learners are exempt from TAKS based on state criteria for number of years in the U.S. and linguistic preparedness. The linguistic and cognitive knowledge that English Language Learners bring to school are a solid base for building their future as speakers of English. Only if ESOL instruction is part of a rigorous educational program will the promising futures of these students be 29 realized. The CISD respectfully applies for this grant in order to provide this quality education. 30 References CISD Strategic Plan 2009 -2013. Coppell: 2009. ESL Standards for Pre -K -12 Students. Bloomington, Illinois: Pantagraph Printing, 1997. Texas Education Agency. 2005 Austin, Texas. June 2005. <www.tea.state.tx.us> 31