CISD Grant No. 2004-E02STATE 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. 204-E02 to provide
funding for English for speakers of other languages (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 limited English proficient students skills that
will enable them to successfully complete their education and is a part of a comprehensive
education program that takes into account the students' social, educational, and personal
backgrounds, as well as their existing skills and knowledge; 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:
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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 Eight
Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty -five Dollars and no cents ($880,735.00).
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 Eight Hundred Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred
Thirty -five Dollars and no cents ($880,735.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first
payment to be made in November 2004.
4. On a quarterly basis beginning no later than January 31, 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, 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.
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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
day of
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CITY OF C i ' PELL, TEXAS
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ATTEST:
, 2004.
WITT, CITY MANAGER
5 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
EXECUTED this /(9 day of -W.7/Le/rattaA__ , 2004.
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By:
ANTONIO ALTEMUS, PRESIDENT
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
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Coppell Education Development Corporation
Grant Application
Project Title: Pre -K - 12 grade English as a Second Language
Principal Applicant Mrs. Jean Boyd
Title of Principal Applicant Director Elementary Curriculum
ISD Representative in Application Coppell
Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project) August 2004 — May 2005
Total Amount Requested $880,735
Printed Names & Title of Grant Approvers; Signatures; & Dates:
Jean Boyd
Director of Elementary Curriculum
Principal Applicant
Title
(Required)
Team Member
Title
(Optional)
Dr Jeff Turner
Superintendent of Schools
District Superintendent
Title
(Required)
Kathie Gautille
CISD Board President
* * School Board President
President
(Required)
Signature
* *Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees
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Signature Date
Team Member Signature Date
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Principal of School Involved Signature Date
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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.
Seventeen certified teachers and three instructional aides will provide daily instruction for
approximately 446 Prekindergarten through twelfth grade students from more than fifty
countries. Coppell ISD is applying under the literacy provision of the Coppell Education
Development Corporation for a total of $880,735 to fund salaries for the twenty personnel units.
Use of the 2004 -2005 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 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. Today's international marketplace requires that
we meet others on their cultural turf. Our students are in a unique position to develop an
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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" (see Appendix A).
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.
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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
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 Wilson Elementary School.
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Student success in 2004 can be seen in the 2004 TAKS results (see Appendix B).
For the second year in a row third grade ESL students taking the TAKS Reading showed a 100%
passing rate. This student population continues to contribute to the high performing status of the
CISD educational system.
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 2004 -2005 ESOL Program will require seventeen teachers and three instructional aides to
deliver a quality program. All training of ESOL 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 2004 -2005 academic year this money will be used to:
• Provide additional training for ESOL 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
• Provide Spanish classes to the CISD staff so they can better communicate with
our growing Hispanic population
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PreK
K
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5 th
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66
56
46
36
23
6 th
7 th
8th
9th
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1 1th
12th
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17
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The following charts show the number of ESOL students served by this project.
Section III: Budget
200 — 20045 ESL PROJECTIONS
*Only schools within city limits of Coppell are
included in this proposal
$880,735 Total budget request for salaries (twenty staff members)
Section IV: Project Measurements and Evaluation
Project Statistics
Total number of Coppell students in ESL program: 446 (5% of total Coppell student population)
Dollars per student proposed: $1,975.
The ESOL program serves 446 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.
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 2004.
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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:
90%
Writing: 90%
Reading: 81%
Writing: 91%
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.
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References
CISD Strategic Plan 2003 -2004. Coppell: 2003.
ESL Standards for Pre -K -12 Students. Bloomington, Illinois: Pantagraph Printing, 1997.
Texas Education Agency. 2003 Austin, Texas. 7, June 2003. <www.tea.state.tx.us>
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References
CISD Strategic Plan 2003 -2004. Coppell: 2003.
ESL Standards for Pre -K -12 Students. Bloomington, Illinois: Pantagraph Printing, 1997.
Texas Education Agency. 2003 Austin, Texas. 7, June 2003. <www.tea.state.tx.us>
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Mission Statement
The mission statement is a broad state-
ment of our district's unique purpose and
the specific function it performs.
The mission of the coppell Independent
School District, as a global leader in
educational excellence, is to ensure our
students achieve personal success, de-
velop strong moral character, and be-
come dynamic citizens through a cus-
tomized, innovative learning experience
led by a visionary staff and community.
°NNectives
Objectives are the measurable end results that
we will achieve to fulfill our mission.
All students will consistently demonstrate
identified Coppell ISD character traits within
their school and community.
All students will annually participate in
meaningful service activities within their
community.
No fewer than 55% of our students will
achieve Distinguished Academic status
upon graduation.
Each student will successfully complete or
make appropriate progress toward personal
educational goals identified in his /her cus-
tomized learning program.
Appendix A
Strategies are the broadly stated means of
deploying resources to achieve our district
mission and objectives.
We will.-
• integrate technology into every facet
of the educational experience to
achieve the mission and objectives.
• actively seek alternative fiscal re-
sources while ensuring the most ef-
fective use of all resources to achieve
our mission and objectives.
• align and strengthen the curriculum to
ensure that we become a global
leader in educational excellence.
• attract, retain and develop a diverse,
highly qualified, innovative and vi-
sionary staff.
• model and reinforce the CISD identi-
fied character traits throughout the
district in order to help students avoid
inappropriate social behavior and
make healthy life choices.
• develop a system to ensure that each
student has a challenging, custom-
ized learning plan that accompanies
him /her throughout the educational
process.
• develop and implement a citizenship
program that requires each student to
engage in meaningful annual service
to the community.
• capitalize on the strengths, resources
and talents of our diverse community.
Beliefs
Beliefs are statements of our school
district's fundamental convictions, its
values, and its character.
We believe that...
• everyone has equal intrinsic worth.
• every individual can learn.
• learning is a life -long pursuit.
• hard work and commitment are es-
sential for achieving maximum poten-
tial.
• higher expectations challenge indi-
viduals to achieve extraordinary re-
sults.
• individuals are responsible for the
choices they make.
• honesty, integrity, and respect are
critical to success in life.
• shared moral values are essential for
a healthy community.
• a supportive family environment is
important to the healthy develop-
ment of every individual.
• faith in a Supreme Being adds
meaning to life.
• pursuing an enriched and balanced
life helps create a healthy individual.
• individuals have an obligation to
make a positive contribution to their
community.
• a quality education creates life -long
opportunities.
• change involves risk yet provides
opportunities for progress.
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4 Grade
5th Grade
6 Grade
7 Grade
8 Grade
9 Grade
1 0 th Grade
11 Grade
Appendix B
Reading Math
Met Standard 100% 88%
Commended 29% 24%
Reading
Met Standard 87%
Commended 27%
Math
97%
21%
Reading Math
Met Standard 82% 72%
Commended 9% 45%
Reading Math
Met Standard 67% 78%
Commended 11% 33%
Writing
96%
19%
Reading Math Science
Met Standard 79% 86% 86%
Commended 14% 29% 7%
Reading Math Writing
Met Standard 60% 40% 83%
Commended 20% 17%
Reading Math Social Studies
Met Standard 100% 88% 100%
Commended 25%
ELA Math Social Studies Science
Met Standard 63% 88% 75% 56%
Commended 25% 13%
ELA Math Social Studies Science
Met Standard 46% 87% 73% 53%
Commended 3% 7%