CISD Grant No. 2006-L03STATE 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. 2006 -L03 to provide
funding for hiring nineteen (19) certified teachers and three (3) instructional aides for ESOL (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 582 pre -
Kindergarten through twelfth grade students from more than 50 countries; and
WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding the salaries for nineteen (19) certified teachers
and three (3) instructional aides, 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
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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 One
Million Eighty -three Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and no cents ($1,083,600.00).
2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund the salaries for nineteen (19) certified
teachers and three (3) instructional aides for approximately 582 pre - Kindergarten through
twelfth grade students.
3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of One Million Eighty -three Thousand Six Hundred
Dollars and no cents ($1,083,600.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to
be made in November 2006.
4. No later than May 31, 2007 the CISD shall submit a detailed list of expenditures for 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.
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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 contained in it.
EXECUTED this a day of
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ATTEST:
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EXECUTED this .� day of Xd
ATTEST:
, 2006.
TT, CITY MANAGER
Parkway Boulevard
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Coppell, Texas 75019
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ANTONI is ALTEMUS, PRESIDENT
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
, 2006.
SIGNED this ?D day of OC.t_
CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ATTEST:
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the e' day of
2006, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of
said municipality.
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, 2006.
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oppell Independent School District
200 S. Denton Road
Coppell, Texas 75019
Notary Public, State of Texas
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
My Commission expires:
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the or day of
2006, by Antonio Altemus, President of the Coppell Education Development Corporation, on
behalf of said Corporation.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
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Notary Public, State of Tex
COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 3D day of Q( -
2006, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on behalf of
said District.
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Coppell Education Development Corporation
Grant Application
Project Title: Pre -K - 12 Grade English as a Second Language
Principal Applicant Jean Boyd, Jill Haltom
Title of Principal Applicant Director of Elem. Curriculum, Coordinator of
Secondary Language Arts and Social Studies
ISD Representative in Application Coppell
Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project)
Total Amount Requested $1,083,600
Printed Names & Title of Grant Approvers; Signatures; & Dates:
Jean Boyd
Director of Elementary Curriculum
Jill Haltom
Coordinator of Secondary Language Arts
and Social Studies
Principal Applicant
Title
(Required)
Team Member
Title
(Optional)
Team Member
Title
(Optional)
Principal of School Involved
Title
(Optional)
Dr Jeff Turner
Superintendent of Schools
District Superintendent
Title
(Required)
Kathie Gautille
CISD Board President
* * School Board President
President
(Required)
August 2006 — May 2007
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* *Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees
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Section I: Abstract of Project /Activity
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program 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.
Nineteen certified teachers and three instructional aides will provide ESL daily instruction for
approximately 582 prekindergarten through twelfth grade students from more than fifty
countries. Two certified bilingual teachers will provide daily instruction for 9 kindergarten
students and 21 first grade students. Coppell ISD is applying under the literacy provision of the
Coppell Education Development Corporation for a total of $ 1,083,600 to fund salaries for the
twenty -two personnel units. Use of the 2006 -2007 grant funds will allow the teachers to offer
English language instruction which is critical for the long -term personal, social, and economic
development of our ESOL students. Developing literacy skills through ESOL 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 biliteracy skills for both Spanish and English speaking students
in dual languages.
The ESOL students 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 intertwined 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
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an understanding of other cultures which will only stand to serve them well as they enter the
international work force.
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 Prekindergarten through twelfth grade. These goals include personal, social,
and academic uses of English.
• Goal 1: Students will use English to communicate in social settings.
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.
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• 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
• 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 to a pullout program at designated elementary campuses. The
Prekindergarten students attend half -day sessions at Valley Ranch Elementary School.
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.
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To effectively meet these goals the bilingual teacher will:
• Assess students upon entry into the program to determine their academic needs
• Provide appropriate instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Annually assess student progress using appropriate measurements
In CISD, the bilingual programs currently serves kindergarten and first grade students, with the
intent of expanding the program through grade 5 as these students move up through their
elementary grades.
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. 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 2006 -2007 ESOL Program will require nineteen teachers and three instructional aides to
deliver a quality program. The bilingual program will require two teachers. 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 $63,400 from Title III funds. These monies are used to supplant ESOL program
needs. During the 2006 -2007 academic year this money will be used to:
• Provide additional training for ESOL /Bilingual and mainstream teachers at
Region X
Educational Service Center and other designated training sessions within CISD
• Provide additional program materials
• Provide adult ESL classes to the community so parents can become partners in
their student's education
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PreK
K
1 st
2nd
3 rd
4 th
5 th
60
84
93
105
48
35
44
6th
7th
8th
9th
10 th
11 th
12th
20
10
14
23
20
19
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The following charts show the number of ESOL /Bilingual students served by this project.
Section III: Budget
Project Statistics
2006 — 2007 ESL /BILINGUAL PROJECTIONS
* Only schools within city limits of Coppell are
included in this proposal
$1,083,600 Total budget request for salaries and benefits (twenty -two staff members)
Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation
Total number of Coppell students in ESL /BILINGUAL Programs: 582 (6% of total Coppell
student population)
Dollars per student proposed: $1,861.
The effectiveness of this project can be qualitatively measured by monthly documentation of
strategies and reports. These will include checklists, parent conferences, student portfolios and
anecdotal records from teachers.
Evaluation of Project's Success
A valid measure of a non - English speaking student's progress in acquiring the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills are the results of the TAKS tests administered in the spring of 2006.
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PROGRAM GOAL
STANDARD
MOST RECENT
MEASURE
EVALUATION
INSTRUMENT
Increase the percent of ESL
students who pass the TAKS
exams in Reading and Writing.
Reading:
100%
Writing:
100%
Reading: 78%
Writing: 92%
Reading TAKS
Writing TAKS
The linguistic and cognitive knowledge that ESOL students bring to school are a solid base for
building their future as speakers of English. Only if ESL instruction is part of a rigorous
educational program will the promising futures of these students be realized. The CISD
respectfully applies for this grant in order to provide this quality education.
References
CISD Strategic Plan 2003 -2004. Coppell: 2003.
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>
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