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CISD Grant No. 2005-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. 2005 -L03 to provide funding for hiring instructors 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 562 Pre - Kindergarten through twelfth grade students from more than 50 countries; and WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding the salaries for seventeen (17) 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 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 the amount of Nine Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($930,000.00). 2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund the salaries of seventeen (17) certified teachers and three (3) instructional aides for approximately 446 pre - Kindergarten through twelfth grade students. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Nine Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($930,000.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made in November 2005. 4. On a quarterly basis beginning no later than January 31, 2006 the CISD shall submit a detailed list of expenditures for this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed list shall include, but not limited to, all personnel costs. CISD shall also submit no later than sixty (60) days after the close of school year 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. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 2 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 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 3 A day of COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 CITY OF COPPELL Bv. ATTEST: By: 4 074 v JIM Or ay T, CITY MANAGER P. ! . Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 - 7( EXECUTED this day of , 2005. , 2005. By: ANTONIO ALTEMUS, PRESIDENT 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SIGNED this day of ii.t CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF DALLAS § STATE OF TEXAS By: This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 3 ' day of 2005, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of said municipality. ot osetila ssi '4' BO 14 . ,z4*.• y uiii l ��� Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires it .Z � i '• ` y • O p // .� ..`PTATE O .,, 1 ©lo • • E . xP. s % 4 wotesessitst COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 , 2005. COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTEST: F TURNER, SUPERINTENDENT Coppell Independent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 By: 'let reljr?A---9 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS `, , % 1111111 f $I z., PgY P/ h. -% My Commission expires: ; : 2 0 � ' � ;2^ .... 4 .0, o : -` '- 0 •, 7 F OFC ' mili. ' F ?T.i! g. . • . $ . STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission expires: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 This instrument was acknowledged before me on the " ' day of 2005, by Antonio Altemus, President of the Coppell Education Development Corporation, on behalf of said Corporation. Notary Public, State of Texas COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Z4 �v7.U1 r%G This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 4 .9„ -day of rovwnt " , 2005, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on behalf of said District: Notary Public,k4State Texas a3� + °.►1' ' t D. K �,-- ;"= N otary Ay RYON Public, State of Texas �' M y Commission 4". f `E}� mission Expires •,•���,,,° May 17, 2009 Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Project Title: Pre -K - 12 grade English as a Second Language Principal Applicant Mrs. Janis Branum Title of Principal Applicant Director of Special Programs ISD Representative in Application Coppell Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project) August 2005 — May 2006 Total Amount Requested $930,000 Printed Names & Title of Grant Approvers; Signatures; & Dates: Janis Branum Director of Special Programs M1 6,% /4Z/ Principal Applicant Signature Date Title (Required) Team Member Signature Date Title (Optional) Team Member Signature Date Title (Optional) Principal of School Involved Signature Date Title (Optional) Dr Jeff Turner Superintendent of Schools District Superintendent Title (Required) Kathie Gautille CISD Board President * * School Board President President (Required) * *Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees 7 Signature Date q- zq - 0 5 ignature Date 1 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. This year, CISD is implementing a Two -Way Dual Language Program at the kindergarten level, which is designed to develop both bilingual and biliteracy proficiency for both Spanish and English speaking students. Seventeen certified teachers and three instructional aides will provide ESL daily instruction for approximately 562 Prekindergarten through twelfth grade students from more than fifty countries. One certified bilingual teacher will provide daily instruction for 19 kindergarten students - - -9 native Spanish speakers and 10 native English speakers. Instruction for the bilingual classroom will follow a 50/50 model -50% will be in Spanish, and 50% will be in English. Coppell ISD is applying under the literacy provision of the Coppell Education Development Corporation for a total of $930,000 to fund salaries for the twenty -one personnel units. Use of the 2005 -2006 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 2 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. Today's international marketplace requires that we meet others on their cultural turf. Our students are in a unique position to develop 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. 3 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 • 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 4 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 purpose of the Two Way Dual Language Program in CISD is to develop and maintain bilingualism and biliteracy for both native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. Students begin the program in kindergarten and remain with the program for 4 -5 years, emerging bilingual and biliterate in both languages. The program has four goals: • Goal 1: To create a classroom environment that promotes linguistic and ethnic equality and fosters positive cross - cultural attitudes. • Goal 2: To develop interpersonal and /or academic content and linguistic competence in English and Spanish. • Goal 3: To develop and use higher -level cognitive skills in Spanish and English. • Goal 4: To become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. 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 This is a new program that is required by the Texas Education Code (19 TAC §89.1205 (a). In order to comply with state requirements CISD is implementing the Two -Way Dual Language 5 Program at the kindergarten level, 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 2005 -2006 ESOL Program will require seventeen teachers and three instructional aides to deliver a quality program. The Two -Way Dual Language Program will require one teacher. 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 $40,000 from Title III funds. These monies are used to supplant ESOL program needs. During the 2005 -2006 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 6 PreK K 1 st 2nd 3 rd 4th 5 th 58 98 97 84 55 41 39 6 th 7 th 8 th 9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th 16 15 21 18 19 16 4 Section III: Budget $930,000 Project Statistics The following charts show the number of ESOL /Bilingual students served by this project. 2005 — 2006 ESL /BILINGUAL PROJECTIONS * Only schools within city limits of Coppell are included in this proposal Total budget request for salaries and benefits (twenty -one staff members) Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation Total number of Coppell students in ESL /BILINGUAL Programs: 581 (6% of total Coppell student population) Dollars per student proposed: $1,601. The ESOL /BILINGUAL programs serve 581 students in grades Prekindergarten through twelfth grade. 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. 7 PROGRAM GOAL STANDARD MOST RECENT MEASURE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT Increase the percent of ESL students who pass the TAKS exams in Reading and Writing. Reading: 90% Writing: 90% Reading: 73% Writing: 95% Reading TAKS Writing TAKS 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 2005. 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. 8 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> 9