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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: 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 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. 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 day of COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 CITY OF C i ' PELL, TEXAS Bv: 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 1- SIGNED th 1 CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF TEXAS § My Commission Expires: o G ATTEST: By: By: ATTEST: Bv. COUNTY OF DALLAS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of 2004, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municipality, on behalf of said municipality. ,,•• .... . 9,0 / I ° Z —�` cn 4 TE of y .' • • . 09 06 O *.% +,' COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 day of , 2004. COPPELL INDEPENDENT S OOL DISTRICT F �R, SUPERINTENDENT Coppell Independent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 otary Public, State of Texas STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION This instrument was acknowledged before me on the /,9 day of 2004, by Antonio Altemus, President of the Coppell Education Development Corporation, on behalf of said Corporation. My Commission expires: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS Z I %%OSSIOSIU;* " (y. • •I (5 w ■ • OF T .' ''; O �P. res.• 0 9�p6 0 6 `,`` �� e • COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the ' day of 2004, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on behalf of said District. �. i.o LISA A. GANZ • ��., •r_�`' Notary Public, State of Texas My Commission Expires June 25, 2007 My Commission expires: fa5/04 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 Notary Public, State of T cl)/117 Not ary Public, State of Texas 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 c C a k. Signature g /a-5l0 Date Signature Date Team Member Signature Date Title (Optional) Principal of School Involved Signature Date Title (Optional) � a7 /a ate A AAdivutd ,ve 4og 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. 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 2 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. 3 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. 4 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 5 PreK K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5 th 54 62 66 56 46 36 23 6 th 7 th 8th 9th 1 0th 1 1th 12th 17 13 20 16 17 16 4 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. 6 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. 7 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> 8 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> 8 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. 3 Grade 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%