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CISD Grant No. 2003-E01September 15, 2003 Dr. Jeff Turner Superintendent CISD CISD Administration Building 200 S. Denton Tap Rd. Coppell, TX 75019 Witt ity Manager JW:kb Enclosure T H E •C 1 T Y •O F COPF'ELL ),003-Eo RE: Coppell Education Development Corporation Dear Dr. Turner: Enclosed is the fully executed ESL grant for your records. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at (972) 304 -3618. Respectfully, 255 PARKWAY * P.O.BOX 9478 * COPPELL TX 75019 * TEL 972/462 0022 * FAX 972/304 3673 STATE 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. 2003 -E01 to provide funding for English as a Second Language Teachers (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 17 certified English as a Second Language Teachers and two 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 Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Dollars and no cents ($816,300.00). 2. CISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund the salaries of 17 English as a Second Language Teachers and two instructional aides for all affected and eligible CISD campuses. 3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Eight Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Dollars and no cents ($816,300.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment to be made on or before November 1, 2003. 4. On a quarterly basis beginning no later than February 1, 2004 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 da of % Y � .[ 'sit �..�� , 2003. -66 EXECUTED this 9 day of nt N.. e: 255 Pa ay Boulevar P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 3 CITY OF COPP L, TEXA By: ATTEST: J WITT, CITY MANAGER 255 Parkway Boulevard P.O. Box 9478 Coppell, Texas 75019 COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ATTEST: By• SIGNED this 114' day of STATE OF TEXAS CITY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT COUNTY OF DALLAS § My Commission Expires: COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 4 COPPELL INDEPEND By: ATTEST: By: SCHOOL DISTRICT TURNER, SUPERINTENDENT Coppel Independent School District 200 S. Denton Road Coppell, Texas 75019 This instrument was acknowledged before me on the /.S day of 2003, by Jim Witt, City Manager of the City of Coppell, Texas, a Texas municip said municipality. Notary Public, State of Texas ®� ®tttesmo, D. _so • .w . v/ • 0 • N ' ` s ®® . E Xpltg . 6. • • ® , ®sI 4U 4 � , .�rp �,a ov s irteett 0 +i ty, on behalf of STATE OF TEXAS My Commission expires: STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS My Commission expires COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COUNTY OF DALLAS § This instrument was acknowledged before me on the aCt day of A ,,s4 , 2003, by .J e r fy L, Co f e #' of Coppell Education Development Corpo on behalf of said Corporation. 5; .007 COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT This instrument was acknowledged before me on the /l day of 2003, by Dr. Jeff Turner, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, on behalf of said District. COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT Page 5 Public, State of Texas Section 1: 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 two instructional aides will provide daily instruction for approximately 426 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 $816,300 to fund salaries for the nineteen personnel units. Use of the 2003 -2004 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 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., (1ESOL) 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. • 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. Student success in 2002 can be seen in the 2002 TAAS results (see Appendix B). Results of the third grade TAKS Reading Test administered for the first time in April 2003, showed a l00% passing rate for ESOL students. 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 2003 -2004 ESOL Program will require seventeen teachers and two 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 currently receives $33,933 from Title III funds. These monies are used to supplant ESOL program needs. During the 2003 -2004 academic year this money will be used to: • Provide for an additional Prekindergarten aide (2 aides salaries are requested under the CEDC proposal) • Provide additional training for ESOL and mainstream teachers at Region X Educational Service Center and other designated training sessions • Provide additional program materials PreK K 1st 2nd 3 rd 4th 5th 77 51 44 39 46 36 26 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 th 12 13 10 21 18 19 19 7 The following charts show the number of ESOL students served by this project. Section III: Budget 2003 — 2004 ESL PROJECTIONS *Only schools within city limits of Coppell are included in this nronosal $816,300 Total budget request for salaries (nineteen staff members) Section 1V: Project Measurements and Evaluation Project Statistics Total number of Coppell students in ESL program: 426 (5% of total Coppell student population) Dollars per student proposed: $1,916. The ESOL program serves 426 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 reading proficiency in English is the Reading Proficiency Test of English (RPTE), a test administered by the Texas Education Agency to all qualified ESL students. PROGRAM GOAL STANDARD MOST RECENT MEASURE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT Increase the percent of students who grow from the "Beginning" level to the "Intermediate" and "Advanced" levels. 90% in Intermediate and Advanced levels combined. 25% Intermediate 56% Advanced RPTE Increase the percent of students who grow from the "Intermediate" level to the "Advanced" level. 90% Advanced 75% Advanced RPTE Increase the percent of ESL students in Grades 6 -12 who are enrolled in Pre -AP and AP courses in CISD. 50% 14% PEIMS Report (PEIMS is CISD's attendance database) Increase the percent of ESL students who pass the TAKS exams in Reading and Writing. Reading: 90% Writing: 90% Reading: 83% Writing: 53% Reading TAKS Writing TAKS The RPTE measures whether a student is "Beginning ", "Intermediate ", or "Advanced" in the ability to read English. Once the RPTE measures a student as "Advanced ", the student is expected to be prepared to take the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test (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. 2003 Austin, Texas. 7, June 2003. <www.tea.state.tx.us> Strategic parameters are the guidelines within which our school district will accomplish its mission. We will always operate safe schools with an environment conducive to learning. Site -based decisions must always be consis- tent with the strategic plan of the district. We will not tolerate disrespectful behavior which demeans the dignity and self -worth of any individual or group. We will practice fiscal responsibility by bal- ancing budgeted revenue with budgeted ex- penditures for operations. No new program or service will be accepted unless it is consistent with the strategic plan, benefits clearly justify the costs, and provi- sions are made for staff development, pro- gram evaluation, and adequate funding. No program or service will be retained unless it continues to make an optimal contribution to achieve the mission and benefits continue to justify the cost. BuukgP©uud The Coppell Independent School District's Strategic Plan- ning Team, a group representing constituents in our com- munity, developed this draft plan. By consensus, the fol- lowing planning team members identified beliefs, created a mission and developed objectives, parameters, and strate- gies to support this mission. Tony Altemus Cynthia Arterbery Mike Arthur Tabitha Branum Steve Calvert Kim Cook Donna Eberhardt Sheila Frazier Valerie Garnier Angela Geiger Ann Golding Deana Harrell - Susie Kemp Carol Lacey Jeff Loupas Dan Madden Debbie Martinez Yolanda Meador Allen Mushinski Eric Parraz Cindy Peel Donna Poe Bennett Ratliff Jenny Robbins Kathie Schwartz Laura Springer Penny Tramel Dr. Jeff Turner Cindy Warner Monica Winters Preston Walhood Community Elementary Principal Board Member Tech Program Facilitator Parent Parent Parent Parent CHS Teacher Middle School Teacher Parent Elementary Teacher Parent CHS Student Elementary Teacher Parent Elementary Teacher Parent Parent Middle School Teacher Parent Parent Parent Parent Middle School Teacher CHS Asst. Principal Elementary Asst. Principal $uperintendent Board Member CHS Teacher CHS Student HOW CAN I BECOME INVOLVED? Developing Action Plans is the next step in the process. Eight Action Teams, representing each strategy, will begin meeting in February and should finish by mid -May. Teams will meet weekly to research their strategy and develop a plan for implementation. All interested volunteers wishing to serve on one of the Ac- tion Teams may register their intent via the Coppell ISD web site at www.coppellisd.com. Click on the Strategic Planning button to register OR you may call 214.496.6964. COPPELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT rssrort Statem 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 a.nd community. 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. Strategies are the broadly stated means of deploying resources to achieve our district mission and objectives. We • 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 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. Appendix B 2002 TARS Results 80% of ESL students taking TAAS Reading in grades 3 - 12 met minimum expectations or higher. 93% of ESL students met minimum expectations or higher on TAAS Mathematics, 57% of ESL students taking TAAS Wrtting met minimum expectations or higher. Number taking TAAS Reading Met Min. Expect. or higher TAAS Reading Acad. Recog. Number taking TAAS Math Met Min. Expect. or higher TAAS Math. Acad. Recog. Number taking TAAS Writing Met Min. Expect. or higher TAAS Writing Acad. Recog. 3rd grade 25 21 2 25 22 4 n/a n/a 4th grade 13 11 4 13 13 1 11 8 5th grade 9 6 1 10 9 2 n/a n/a 6th grade 9 6 9 9 3 n/a n/a 7th grade 9 8 1 10 10 4 n/a n/a 8th grade 15 15 2 14 13 4 12 6 10th grade 15 10 15 13 1 15 . 8 11th grade 3 1 3 1 12th grade 1 1 1 1 99 79 96 89 42 24 Appendix B 2002 TARS Results 80% of ESL students taking TAAS Reading in grades 3 - 12 met minimum expectations or higher. 93% of ESL students met minimum expectations or higher on TAAS Mathematics, 57% of ESL students taking TAAS Wrtting met minimum expectations or higher. Coppell Education Development Corporation Grant Application Project Title: Pre -K - 12 grade English as a Second Language Principal Applicant Mrs. Jan Boomer Title of Principal Applicant Coordinator for ESOL / Other Languages / Testing ISD Representative in Application Coppell Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project) August 2003 — May 2004 Total Amount Requested $816,300.00 Printed Names & Title of Grant Approvers; Signatures; & Dates: Jan Boomer Coordinator of ESOL /Other Lan :ua:es /Testin : , /�� Principal Applicant / Signature Date Title (Required) Team Member Title (Optional) Team Member Title (Optional) Principal of School Involved Title (Optional) Deena Reeve CISD Board President ** School Board President President (Required) Signature "Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees Date Signature Date Signature Date Dr Jeff Turner Superintendent of Schools , ,,1 -- •--- I j I & j /?) District Superintendent f ignature Date Title (Required) Lap -\.,R C C o / l (v / 03 Signature 1 Date To: Jim Witt, City Manager for Coppell Re: Additional information requested for CEDC Literacy Intervention Grant Date: August 12, 2003 From: Pamela Crites, Director of Literacy, Coppell ISD Additional information: 1. Conferences literacy teachers will attend are such as the following: Early Literacy Conference sponsored by TWU, local TAIR conferences, meetings sponsored by Texas Education Agency or Region 10 Education Service Center on literacy. 2. Professional development materials for Literacy Intervention teachers will include such materials as the following: Literacy for All: Issues in Teaching and Learning by Jean Osborn and Fran Lehr, Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children published by National Research Council with editor Catherine Snow, chair of Committee on the Prevention of Reading Difficulties in Young Children, and/or By Different Paths to Common Outcomes by Marie Clay. 3. Professional development (non- textbook) materials for New K -3 teachers will include such resources as the following: Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction by Donald Bear and Shane Templeton, Guided Reading: Good First Teaching for All Children by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell (grades K -2), Guided Reading for Grades 3 -5 by Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell, and Phonics A to Z: A Practical Guide by Wiley Blevins. Thanks for your support of CISD literacy efforts to support student instruction and success in literacy skills which includes ongoing professional development for teachers to stay current in the area of literacy.