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CISD Grant No. 2005-T02STATE 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 -T02 to provide funding to purchase a Ready, Set, Teach! Program, which includes three (3) laptop computers and projectors, five (5) network computers, essential educational software, educational equipment, project supplies, and teacher resource books for Coppell High School (the PROJECT); WHEREAS, the CISD has developed the PROJECT which will provide students interested in becoming educators a background in child- development principles, as well as effective teaching practices at the junior and senior level; and WHEREAS, CISD is in need of funding the costs of the necessary equipment and workbooks 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: 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 Thirty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($30,000.00). COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 1 2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund the purchase of three (3) laptop computers and projectors, five (5) network computers, essential educational software, educational equipment, project supplies, and teacher resource books for CISD high school students. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Thirty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($30,000.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made on or before August 15, 2005. 4. On a quarterly basis beginning no later than November 15, 2005 the CISD shall submit a detailed list of expenditures for this GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed list shall include, but not limited to, software, hardware, supplies, equipment and contracts for personnel. 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. 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. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 2 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 / day of EXECUTED this e " day of ATTEST: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 Bv. CITY OF COPPELL. TEXAS ATTEST: , 2005. 1 r , CITY MANAGER Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 , 2005. COPPELL EDU ON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ari„ ANTONIO T S, PRESIDENT 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 SIGNED this 5 / day of Thav , 2005. COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission Expires: By: ATTEST: By: CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the / f-'/' day of 2005, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas manic' .. lity, on behalf of said municipality. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 J F URNER, SUPERINTENDENT oppell dependent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 ,•`*' puai. ;6/1' Notary Public, State of Texas ..r a e • • • E T A TE ��.* •• °,e61# °D�ao 69 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2005, by Antonio Altemus, President of Coppell Education Development Corpora t n, on behalf of said corporation. My Commission expires: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission expires: ( 1 ) oQ COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Notary Public, State of Texas COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 3 / day of 2005, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on b alf of said district. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 LID L) Notary Publit, St of Texas "���� ` D. KAY RYON t�,ar r�e"�', ' = Notary Public, State of Texas y. f \ My Commission Expires May 17, 2009 Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Project Title: Principal Applicant: Title of Principal Applicant: ISD Represented in Application: Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project): June 1, 2005 — May 31, 2006 Total Amount Requested: $30,000 Printed Names & Titles of Grant Author(s) & Approvers, Signatures & Dates: Principal Applicant Donna Carpenter Coppell High School C &T Campus Coordinator Team Member Shalone Willms Coppell High School Integration Specialist Principal of School Involved Jimmy Spann Coppell High School Principal District Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Turner ** School Board President Kathie Gautille ** Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees Ready, Set, Teach! Donna Carpenter CHS Career & Technology Campus Coordinator Coppell Signature uu,c0L04,ut__, 44 IIcL5 Signature Date Signature Date Date i nature Date e ktiki4,04g I. Abstract of Project/Activity School districts across the country are in crisis when it comes to finding qualified teachers. In the Dallas Ft. Worth Metroplex, large school districts begin each year with teaching positions unfilled. Job market outlooks indicate that the field of education will continue to be a high demand occupation for decades to come. CISD proposes to encourage student interest in the field of education and prepare future educators to meet the demands in this job market by implementing a Ready, Set, Teach! program at Coppell High School. Ready, Set, Teach! (RST) is a field -based internship which provides students a background in child - development principles as well as effective teaching practices. The class will be offered to junior and senior level students with an interest in pursuing a career in the field of education. The RST instructor /coordinator is a certified in Family and Consumer Sciences with students receiving additional direction from field -site teachers at the elementary and middle - school campuses. RST can be taken for one or two years, with field experience beginning in the second 6- weeks. In order to prepare the student - interns to educate in the 21 century, grant funds will be used to equip them with technology similar to that of CISD K -2 teachers. RST students will each be issued a Palm Pilot and share three laptop computers and projectors to utilize as instructional tools at field- sites. The RST classroom will be equipped with five computers as well as educational equipment and supplies to provide student - interns with the resources needed for research and lesson preparation. Essential educational software for Palm Pilots and computers will be provided. Total estimated cost of the Ready, Set, Teach! proposal is $30,000. 1 H. Description of Proposal & Nature of Request Ready, Set, Teach! (RST) is a field -based internship which provides opportunities for students to have exploratory as well as more in -depth study in an educational career. Instruction will address the principles and procedures for promoting the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of young children and adolescents. The student - interns will learn and apply developmentally - appropriate practices in educational settings at elementary and middle school field - sites. Opportunities will be provided to explore careers in education and to develop specific knowledge, skills and behaviors foundational for the teaching profession. Students in Ready, Set, Teach! work under the joint direction and supervision of both a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and exemplary educators in direct instructional roles with elementary and/or middle school -aged students. RST students plan and direct individualized instruction and group activities, prepare instructional materials, assist with record keeping, and complete other responsibilities of classroom teachers. Placement rotations will be utilized to allow students to gain experiences in a full range of educational career roles, grade levels, subject areas, and ability groups, starting at the observation level and progressing through direct instruction. Coppell ISD will offer Ready, Set, Teach! to address the shortage of qualified educators. For many years students have graduated from CHS with the intent to study Education in college. The objective of this program is to give students a foundation of the principles and practices of education as they prepare for their future. In the 2004 - 2005 school year almost 100 students participate in TAFE, Texas Association of Future Educators, without the benefit of classroom instruction. With the addition of Ready, Set, 2 Teach!, Coppell ISD will fill an educational void in our school. RST is projected to serve approximately 40 students in the 11 and 12 grade with two sections of a full -year course. The RST program has the potential to grow into a full schedule for the Family and Consumer teacher, but it will begin next year with a partial teaching unit funded by CISD. In recognizing the changes in education, Coppell ISD plans to equip the student - interns with technology needed to prepare them to be technology- competent educators in the 21s century. CISD proposes to supply all RST students with technology similar to that of our K -2 teachers. Each student - intern will be issued a Palm Pilot with keyboard accessories available in the classroom. Three laptop computers and projectors will be available for the student- interns to share on a check -out basis to use as teaching tools at their field- sites. The RST classroom will be equipped with five network computers for research and lesson preparation. The computers, laptops, and Palm Pilots will have the essential educational software to plan and execute the lessons and activities to use at their field- sites. Educational equipment, project supplies, and teacher resource books will be purchased to provide the student - interns with the tools they need for the creation of lesson materials, bulletin boards, educational manipulatives or activities, presentations, etc. Without grant funding, the Ready, Set, Teach! program would still be offered to CHS students; however, the technology component would not be implemented and the educational resources would be severely limited based on availability of campus budget funds. Ready, Set, Teach! will offer an option for up to two years of training for the 11 and 12 grade students. Students enrolled in RST will receive instruction through two 3 methods: classroom instruction and field experience. RST students will remain on the CHS campus the first six weeks of school. This time will be spent preparing for field - based internship through educational training including curriculum, classroom management, and technology integration. Beginning in the second six weeks, the student - interns report to the RST classroom two days a week to continue working on educational studies /preparation and report to their field -sites the other three days. Additionally, by offering Instructional Aide Certification, RST will provide student - interns an opportunity to improve their employment options while attending college. 4 Detailed Description of Items Needed for Ready, Set, Teach! # Cost Extended Cost PC Computers for RST Classroom 5 $ 800 $ 4,000 Laptop computers 3 $ 1,550 $ 4,650 MS Office Professional 8 $ 50 $ 400 Inspiration (software) 8 $ 25 $ 200 Scholastic Keys (software) 8 $ 35 $ 280 Color Inkjet Printer 1 $ 900 $ 900 Palm Tungston E 41 $ 180 $ 7,380 Wireless Keyboards 10 $ 50 $ 500 MS Office ToGo (software for Palm) 41 $ 70 $ 2,870 Inspiration ToGo (software for Palm) 41 $ 20 $ 820 Data Projectors 3 $ 1,500 $ 4,500 Educational equipment & supplies (ex. resource books, paper cutter, die cuts, hole punch, butcher paper rolls, construction paper, scissors, etc.) 1 $ 3,500 $ 3,500 III. Detailed Budget 5 S 30,000 IV. Project Measurements and Evaluation In the inaugural year, Ready, Set, Teach! (RST) is expected to serve approximately 40 students in the 11 and 12 grade with two sections of a full -year course. Although RST will only require a partial teaching unit to begin with, it is anticipated that the program will expand and could eventually require a full -time teacher. Staffing for this program is being funded through district personnel; no grant funds are being requested for staffing. At first glance, the impact of educating only 40 students through the Ready, Set, Teach! program out the combined junior and senior class enrollment of approximately 1,500 students may seem negligible. However, the full impact of this program must be considered. When it is taken into account that the 40 student - interns will provide assistance and instruction for multiple elementary and middle school classes, ,then a much larger impact can be recognized. To determine the dollar - per - student cost of this project, it must be considered that this grant will fund non - consumable technology hardware and software which will conservatively last three years. With that in mind, if enrollment figures are based at a low projection of 40 students per year, over a three year period the estimated cost per student is $250. The greatest measure of success will be in future years when former CHS graduates who began their education in Ready, Set, Teach! return to Coppell ISD as qualified educators. For more immediate feedback, the effectiveness of the Ready, Set, Teach! program as a whole and its component parts will be evaluated annually from the following perspectives: 6 • Effectiveness in achieving the course objectives as defined by the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) • Appropriateness of procedures for enlisting program participants (sites, learners, field -site personnel, high school students, parents/family members) • Effectiveness of procedures and guidelines for program management and coordination • Effectiveness of training and supervision of students participating in field experiences • Program effectiveness from the perspective of district administrators, field -site administrators, field -site teachers and other personnel directly involved in program activities In order to evaluate the above criteria, end of the year Program Evaluations will be completed by all the RST teacher /coordinator, student - interns, field -site teachers, and school administrators. The evaluation process as well as the Program Evaluation tool itself is provided by the Texas Education Agency in the Ready, Set, Teach! Coordinators Guide. 7 = Page CLS 4 - The Leader: The Colony Courier-Led' ourier - Leder, Coppell Gazette, Carrollton Leader - Wednesday,` March 30; 2005 ‘Notice•of Public Hearing a ,, . , The Coppe n endent School District is holding a public.earin cludin,;opportu- nity -; for public input } • iri . iications for grants from the Coppell Education De- velopment Corporation on April r l8, 2005 at Z.;30pm at the Coppell Indeppendent School District Administration Office* . located at 200 South Denton Tap Road, C Texas. .Any citizen interestel ': • • g or reviewing copies of the grain app prior.to the hearing may do so at 200 • th Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas rii 8400am to 4:30pm, Monday .throti'gh _riday beginning March 30„,2c05. Wednesday, April 6, 2005 The Leadr, `fhe Colony Courier- Leader, Coppell Gazette, Carrollton Leader - Page CLS 5 Notice of Public Hearing v The CoppeUndependent Scl'bistri is holding:a public hearing iucl . g"bppc u- nity for public 4npput regardin _ . pplioati ms for grants frorfl the =,P • • • ell • ucation .De- velopment Corporation • • April 18, 2005 at 7:30pm at the Coppell Inde chool District Administration offices located at 200 South. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas. ' Any citizen interested in obtaining or reviewing copies of the grant application prior to the hearing may do so at 200 South Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Texas from 8:OOam to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday beginning March 30, 2005.