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CISD Grant No. 2008-S01STATE 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 WHEREAS, the CISD has submitted a grant application No. 2008 -SO1 to provide funding for hiring thirteen (13) Spanish teachers for grades 9 through 12 at the high school and 2.5 Spanish teachers at Coppell middle schools (the PROJECT), to provide daily instruction in order to satisfy a state graduation requirement; and WHEREAS, the CISD has developed the PROJECT using certified Spanish teachers who specialize in such field; and WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding the salaries and benefits for thirteen (13) Spanish teachers at the high school and 2.5 Spanish teachers at Coppell middle schools, 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 foreign language 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 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 an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Forty -seven Thousand Four Hundred Twelve Dollars and No Cents ($847,412.00). 2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund salaries and benefits for thirteen (13) Spanish teachers at Coppell high school and 2.5 Spanish teachers at Coppell middle schools. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Eight Hundred Forty -seven Thousand Four Hundred Twelve Dollars and No Cents ($847,412.00), funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made in February 2008. Funds to be expended in accordance with the budget categories set forth in the GRANT application. 4. No later than May 31, 2008 the CISD shall submit personnel costs for this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed expenditures shall include, but not limited to, salaries, number of students served, grade levels actually served, copies of contracts, 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. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 2 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 unenforceability shall not effect the other provisions, and the AGREEMENT shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been containe s in it. EXECUTED this `/' day f J m t4 ° , 2007. Y �.. EXECUTED this U® ATTEST: By: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 CITY OF COPP Bv: ATTEST: By: JIM W Or'TY MANAGER 255 Par ay Boulevard P.O. B • x 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 day of , 2007. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Antonio Al mus, President 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 EXECUTED this / day of "21,¢ , 2007. COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Bv: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the �� day of g Y 2007, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of said municipality. My Commissio ,i r , • Q , ,.....,. � . 1'" •Oi )\ co . • Q „ . "r.c OF I Immo ATTEST: By: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 F TURNER, SUPERINTENDENT Coppell Independent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT Notary Public, State of Texas STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2007, by Antonio Altemus, President, Coppell Education Development Corporation, on behalf of said Corporation. •st dgi My Commission exile ° A G�•o % ..°� , z • • 1 .0 : •'• tc Of T'E'S' °° �� �•• O •: : e s �' ' s,406:-/o ' ®, °'a� STATE OF TEXAS My Commission expires: COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 COUNTY OF DALLAS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on the / 7 '' day of tz.�,rs.4#t- -, 2007, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on behalf of said District. Notary P ic4te of Texas ss .• ` . �e D. KAY RYON _ • s Notary Public, State of Texas ■ N £ M y Commission Expires -.1114“ %%% May 17, 2009 Project Title: Principal Applicant Title of Principal Applicant ISD Representative in Application Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project) Total Amount Requested Printed Names & Title of Grant Approvers; Signatures; & Dates: Mechelle Bryson, Ed.D. Director Secondary Education Principal Applicant Title (Required) Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Team Member Title (Optional) Team Member Title (Optional) Principal of School Involved Title (Optional) District Superintendent Title (Required) Kathie Gautille President, Board of Trustees * * School Board President President (Required) Coppell Spanish Program Mechelle Bryson, Ed.D. Director of Secondary Education Coppell August 2007 — June 2008 $ 847,412.00 Signature Signature Signature * *Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees Signature Signature Date Date Date Date laaa10 D to 1 Section I: Abstract of Project /Activity The Coppell Independent School is applying for $ 847,412.00 under the foreign language provision of the Coppell Education Development Corporation to furnish salaries for thirteen Spanish teachers at Coppell High School and 2.5 Spanish teachers at Coppell Middle Schools during the 2007 -2008 academic year. These teachers provide daily instruction to students in grades eight to twelve who have elected to study the Spanish language and culture in order to satisfy a state graduation requirement. Students enrolled in Spanish language classes are realizing the mission of the district to become a global leader in educational excellence (see Appendix A) as well as fulfilling an indicator of the Portrait of the Coppell ISD Graduate (see Appendix B). Section II: Description of Proposal & Nature of Request All U.S. students need to be proficient and literate in English. In addition, students will need competence in at least one additional language and skills in cross - cultural interaction. The need for such competence, both in our current economy and in the one in which today's students will live and work, has been well documented. Research shows that multilingual societies have a competitive advantage over monolingual societies in international trade (Halliwell, 1999). The state of Texas requires that students complete two years of the same foreign language in order to receive a diploma under the Recommended Plan. In addition, students desiring to graduate under the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) must complete a sequence of three years of the same language (see Appendix C). Performance objective 9 under strategic objective goal 2 of the Coppell ISD Strategic Plan states that "No fewer than 55% of our students will achieve distinguished academic status upon graduation. ": 2 At the same time, performance objective two under strategic objective two of the Coppell ISD Strategic Plan states that the district will "Align foreign language opportunities to reflect future trends in a multilingual society and enhance student participation" A Texas Framework for Languages Other Than English is tied to the Texas state student content and performance standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Languages Other Than English. The goals for the Spanish program reflect these standards: • Goal 1: The students communicate in Spanish using the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. • Goal 2: The student gains knowledge and understanding of other cultures. • Goal 3: The student uses the language to make connections with other subject areas and acquire information. • Goal 4: The student develops insight into the nature of language and culture by comparing the student's own language and culture to another. • Goal 5: The student participates in communities at home and around the world by using languages other than English. To effectively meet the goals of the program the Spanish teachers will: • Utilize the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Language Other Than English in lesson planning. • Provide experiences that will enhance the understanding of other cultures • Provide multiple opportunities for students to interact with native speakers • Annually assess student progress using appropriate measurements 3 Without these funds CISD would be unable to fund other programs that contribute towards student success. In order to best serve our student population we respectfully apply for this grant. 4 PROGRAM GOAL STANDARD Growth Rate 2006 - 07 # of Students 2007 - 08 # of Students Growth Percentage EVALUATION INSTRUMENT Increase the percent of students enrolled in Spanish Language Courses. 25% 1540 2033 25% Pentamation Report Increase the percent of students enrolled in PreAP /AP Spanish Language Courses 25% 922 944 3% Pentamation Report Increase the percent of 8th grade students enrolled in Spanish I 25% 299 399 30% Pentamation Report Number of students served by this project Total Spanish 1 510 Spanish 1 Pre AP 324 Spanish 2 352 Spanish 2 PreAP 317 Spanish 3 195 Spanish 3 Pre AP 203 Spanish 4 Pre AP 49 Spanish Culture & Linguistics Pre AP 83 Total Enrollment 2033 Section III: Budget $ 847,412.00 Salaries and benefits for thirteen (13) certified high school Spanish teachers and two and a half (2.5) Middle School teachers. Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation The effectiveness of this project can be qualitatively measured by student work samples and projects along with anecdotal records from students, teachers and parents. Program goals can be quantitatively measured by the proper identification and effective application of appropriate evaluation instruments. Project Statistics Dollars per student proposed: $416.82 Evaluation of Project's Success 5 Mission Statement Appendix A The mission of the Coppell Independent School District, as a global leader in educational excellence, is to ensure our students achieve personal success, develop strong moral character, and become dynamic citizens through a customized, innovative learning experience led by a visionary staff and community. 6 Appendix B Who is the Coppell ISD Graduate? A scholar of high reputation... ...prioritizes to achieve personal academic goals. ...transfers and applies knowledge and skills in meaningful ways that lead to further learning opportunities. ...understands and appreciates the arts and their impact on the other disciplines and life. ...discriminates in the use of consumer information. ...utilizes critical reading and thinking skills. ...practices non - traditional and original problem - solving skills. ...seeks knowledge independently, responsibly, and purposefully. ...practices self - advocacy and self - determination. An articulate communicator... ...possesses multilingual skills. ...effectively conveys information in written, oral and visual forms. ...learns through listening. ...improves through self - reflection. ...expresses ideas in ways that inspire progress toward the shared resolution of a problem. A person of strong, moral character... ...values humanity, oneself, and one's environment. ...models healthy life choices. ...abstains from inappropriate social behavior. ...balances personal and professional pursuits. 7 A dynamic citizen... ...practices informed patriotism. ...participates and contributes actively in the local and global community. ...possesses an understanding of international relations and the impact of global dynamics. ...collaborates proficiently. ...contributes to a sense of unity within a community. ...strives toward specific goals that lead to personal success. A flexible, resilient pacesetter... ...maximizes rapidly- changing technologies. ...adapts to shifting paradigms. ...leads in a bold and daring manner. ...shows courage while using good judgment in decision - making. The Coppell ISD Graduate is marketable to global interests. 8 Discipline Minimum Graduation Plan (22 credits) Recommended High School Program (24 credits) Distinguished Achievement Program (24 credits plus advanced measures) Social Studies* Two and one -half credits: • World History Studies (one credit) or • World Geography Studies (one credit), • U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction (one credit), and • U.S. Government (one -half credit). Three and one -half credits: • World History Studies (one credit), • World Geography Studies (one credit), • U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction • (one credit), and • U.S. Government (one -half credit). Three and one -half credits: • World History Studies (one credit), • World Geography Studies (one credit), • U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction • (one credit), and • U.S. Government (one -half credit). Economics, with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits* One -half credit One -half credit One -half credit Academic Elective One credit selected from: • World History Studies, • World Geography Studies, or • any science course approved by SBOE. (If substituting Chemistry or Physics for IPC, must use one of these as the academic elective credit.) See Elective Courses. See Elective Courses. Physical Education One and one -half credits to include Foundations of Personal Fitness (one -half credit). (Limit two credits.) Can substitute: • drill team, • marching band, • cheerleading, • Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps • (JROTC), • athletics, • Dance I -IV, • approved private programs, or • certain career and technology education courses. One and one -half credits to include Foundations of Personal Fitness (one -half credit). (Limit two credits.) Can substitute: • drill team, • marching band, • cheerleading, • JROTC, • athletics, • Dance I -IV, • approved private programs, or • certain career and technology education courses. One and one -half credits to include Foundations of Personal Fitness (one -half credit). (Limit two credits.) Can substitute: • drill team, • marching band, • cheerleading, • JROTC, • athletics, • Dance I -IV, • approved private programs, or • certain career and technology education courses. Languages Other Than English* None Two credits: Level I and Level II in the same language. Three credits: Level I, Level II, and Level III in the same language. Health Education One -half credit or Health Science Technology (one credit). One -half credit or Health Science Technology (one credit). One -half credit or Health Science Technology (one credit). Appendix C Texas State Graduation Requirements (For students entering grade 9 in the 2001 -02 school year and thereafter) *College Board Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses may be substituted for requirements in appropriate areas. 9 References Halliwell,J. (1999). Language and trade. In A. Breton (Ed.), Exploring the Economics of Language. Ottawa, Ontario: Department of Cultural Heritage. Coppell Portrait of a Graduate, Coppell; 2003 Coppell Independent School District District Improvement Plan, 2007 Coppell Independent School District Mission Statement, Coppell; 2003 Southwest Educational Development Laboratory., A Texas Framework for Languages Other Than English. Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 1997. 10