LISD Grant No. 2007-L01STATE 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 Lewisville Independent School District (the "LISD "), 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 LISD has submitted a grant application No. 2007 -LO1 to provide
funding for literacy at Rockbrook Elementary (the PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, the LISD has developed the PROJECT in order to purchase books for the
Rockbrook Elementary Library in the amount of Thirty-two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars and
no cents ($32,400.00) and to purchase supporting technology in the amount of Eight Thousand
Seven Hundred Ninety -three Dollars and no cents ($8,793.00); and
WHEREAS, LISD is in need of funding for the books and supporting technology and
the assistance of the CEDC; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that making an education development grant to
the LISD 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:
1. Subject to availability of funds collected from the 379A sales tax, the CITY agrees to
provide the LISD an education development grant (the "GRANT ") in an amount not to exceed
Forty -one Thousand One Hundred Ninety -three Dollars and no cents ($41,193.00).
2. LISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund books and supporting technology for the
library at Rockbrook Elementary within the LISD.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Forty -one Thousand One Hundred Ninety -three
Dollars and no cents ($41,193.00) funds payable on a quarterly basis with the first payment due
in February 2007. Funds to be expended in accordance with the budget categories set forth in the
GRANT application.
4. No later than May 15, 2007 the LISD shall submit the receipts for purchases for this
GRANT to the CEDC. The detailed expenditures shall include, but not be limited to, copies of
invoices.
5. In the event the LISD breaches any of the terms of this AGREEMENT or fails to use the
GRANT for the purposes set forth herein, then the LISD, 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 LISD 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 LISD of any obligations under
this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall notify the LISD in writing, who shall have thirty (30) days
from receipt of the notice in which to cure such default. If LISD 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 LISD.
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 LISD, 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. LISD 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 LISD'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.
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.
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, 2007.
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
ATTEST:
Bv:
ITT, CITY MANAGER
Parkway Boulevard
. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
, 2007.
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ANTONIO ALTEMUS, PRESIDENT
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Le - s 11e Ind • - dent School Di
1 00 ' imbercreek Road
Le ' isville, Texas 75067
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COUNTY OF DALLAS §
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Notary Public, tate of Texas
Coppell Education Development Corporation
Grant Application
Project Title: CEDC Grant Rockbrook Elementary
Principal Applicant: Vi cto ria A b s h i e r
Title of Principal Applicant: P r i n c i p a l
ISD Represented in Application: L e w i s v i l l e I SD
Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project): 2006 -2007 School Year
Total Amount Requested: $ 41 J-93
Printed Names & Titles of Grant Author(s) & Approvers, Signatures & Dates:
Vi ctnria Abshier, Principal fr /L � � // �
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Principal Applicant Signature at
Title
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Team Member
Title
(Optional)
Team Member
Title
(Optional)
Principal of School Involved
Title
(Optional)
District Superintendent
Title
(Required)
Fred 0, Placke
** Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees
As Revised: 6/28/2006
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Signature Date
Signature
Signature
Date
Date
Date
** School Board President Signature Date
President
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I. Abstract of Program/Activity
The purpose of the project is to expand literacy across the curriculum. This project will
continue a literacy initiative partly funded by a CEDC grant during 2005 -06. The goals of the
project are first, to demonstrate progress toward an exemplary library holdings rating according
to Texas Library Standards by providing Rockbrook Elementary School students with an
adequate library collection. Second, we will further support student literacy by purchasing
additional interactive whiteboards that allow students and staff to interact dynamically in real
time during the writing and editing process.
Case studies contained within The Research Foundation paper, School Libraries Work!
(2006) support a positive correlation between adequacy of a school's library collection and
students' passing TAKS scores. Unfortunately, school funding for a large -scale library book
holdings expansion is presently limited by budget constraints. Without additional funding
available through the CEDC, the project is likely to be unrealized, or, at the least, postponed by
several years. It is not possible to reach our long term goal of an exemplary library holdings
rating for the 2006 -07 school year, however, we anticipate that funding support received last year
(2005 -06), this year (2006 -07), and during 2007 -08 will allow us to reach our goal. For the 2006-
07 school year our objectives include adding approximately 1,500 books, primarily in the
domain of fiction (paired reading books, award - winning books, and standard children's
favorites). The project is intended to provide a seamless blend of interrelated literacy
components of literature, writing, and technology across the curriculum. Thus, adding interactive
whiteboards will allow us to link reading with language arts to strongly support literacy.
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The cost of the Expanding Literacy Across the Curriculum project is $41,193; $32,400
for increasing library book holdings and $8,793 for the supporting technology. Participants in
the project will encompass the entire Rockbrook population of 687 students.
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II. Description of Proposal & Nature of Request
The CEDC grant will allow Rockbrook Elementary to demonstrate substantial progress
toward our long -term goal of strongly supporting literacy. In addition, the 2006 -07 proposed
funding will assist us to meet our objective of achieving an exemplary rating according to Texas
State Library Standards. The library will achieve a balanced collection of quality materials for
students as well as a high quality professional collection of teacher resources.
A collection analysis was conducted at Rockbrook Elementary's school library in
September 2006. The analysis indicated that, in general, our total book holdings of a little over
9,800 books is below that expected for our population of 687 students. More specifically, the
Texas State Library (http: / /www.tsl. state. tx. us /ld/schoollibs /sls /stand3.html , accessed 10/18/06)
recommends 20 books per student, with Rockbrook averaging 14.29. We will need to add 3,923
books to bring our average within the recommended range. Given an average book price of
$21.60 (School Library Journal, March 2006), we would need to expend $84,737 to bring our
collection to within our long -term goal range. However, a short-term (one -year) objective to add
approximately 1,490 books will be a meaningful and significant step toward reaching the long-
term goal (1,500 books @ $21.60 ea. _ $32,400).
Moreover, particular discrepancies were noted in our holdings for fiction (paired reading
books, award winning books and standard children's favorites). An adequate fiction collection is
essential to captivating our students' attention. Our students need quality fiction in order to
embrace reading and maintain the desire and excitement to continue reading. Their literacy and
vocabulary will increase with each new book they read.
In order to extend our goal of strengthening literacy services, we propose to purchase
additional interactive whiteboards at Rockbrook. The white boards may be connected to the
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school computer network, allowing students and teachers to do anything on the whiteboard they
can do on the computer and even more. For example, a teacher or student can write on the board
with the markers and then save their writing as a file on the computer. Internet and research
databases may also be accessed as well as electronic texts. Lessons utilizing interactive
whiteboards will be used by the entire K -5 student population. The possibilities for using this
technology are endless. Students are more likely to be excited and engaged in instructional
activities when they use technology as a vehicle for improving their literacy skills (Tomlinson,
1999). The need to actively engage our students is underlined by the diverse nature of
Rockbrook's population, which includes 37% economically disadvantaged, 11% limited English
proficient, 17% Hispanic, and 33% African- American students. At least 15 different languages
and dialects are represented among our family of students, including Spanish, Korean, and
Chinese.
Once grant assistance is received, the books and technology will be purchased and
implemented. The total number of students to be served by grade level for the project will be as
follows:
• Kindergarten 117
• First 124
• Second 126
• Third 118
• Fourth 95
• Fifth 91
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The project will be coordinated by the campus librarian. Literacy materials purchased
with the CEDC monies will be available in the library and will follow customary loan
processes and procedures. The interactive whiteboards will be available to the entire school
population on a rotating basis throughout the year. Students in kindergarten through the fifth
grade visit the library as part of a weekly rotation. All our total population of 687 students is
anticipated to be served by books and technology provided by CEDC funding. Availability of
books will follow campus procedures and policies for loaning. The instructional technology
purchased with CEDC funding will be available for checkout by teachers and staff. As
durable materials, the benefits associated with books and instructional technology purchased
through CEDC funding are reasonably expected to extend far beyond the grant funding
period.
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Item
Specifications
Quantity
Cost (each)
Extended
Price
Funding
Requested
Books,
Videos and
Materials
Fiction
Approx
1,500
$21.60
$32,400
$32,400
Interactive
whiteboard
64"
SMARTBOARD
3
$1,359
$4,077
$4,077
Floor stand
SMARTBOARD
floor stand
3
$424
$1,272
$1,272
LCD
projector
Epson 62C
Projector
3
$705
$2,115
$2,115
Audio
system
Audio system
(speakers, etc) for
SMARTBOARD
3
$266
$798
$798
Wireless
connection
Wireless Blue
Tooth Connection
3
$177
$531
$531
Total Costs
$41,193
The total cost of this proposal is $41,193
III. Detailed Budget
The project manager will be Lois Cervantes, librarian. The project manager will follow accepted
accounting procedures for expenditures and record keeping. Project activities will be closely
coordinated with the district's special revenue accountant. The grant writer will be available for
consultation on an as- needed basis.
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IV. Project Measurements and Evaluation
The literacy project will serve the entire population of Rockbrook Elementary. The K -5
enrollment is approximately 687 students. Given a total project cost of $41,193/687 students, the
projected cost per student will be $59.96. We reason that this is a cost - effective investment in our
literacy improvement efforts.
Achievement of our objective to increase the library collection by 1,500 books will be
measured by a yearly collection development analysis using Texas State Library standards. The
analysis will reveal weak areas in the collection. The library collection will also be evaluated
based on a comparison to the standards and recommendations from the H.W. Wilson Children's
Catalog (2005). The instructional technology portion of the project will be evaluated on the
basis of student and teacher usage of the equipment, examples of lesson plans and student work
using the SmartBoards.
Long term success of the project will be reflected in the following outcomes: TAKS
scores, teacher collaboration and use of the library collection, increased student use of the
library, increased use of interactive whiteboards in the classroom, and increased use of the
interrelated literacy components of literature, writing, and technology across the curriculum.
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References
Average book prices (2006). School Library Journal, March, 2006.
Children's Catalog, (2005). New York: H.W. Wilson
Follett library resources: Titlewise collection analysis (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2006 from
http://www.flr.follett.com/
School Libraries Work! (2006). National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.
Washington, DC: Scholastic. Retrieved October 20, 2006 from
http: / /www. scholastic .com /librarians /printables /downloads /slw_2006.pdf
Smith, E. G. (2001). Texas school libraries: Standards, resources, services, and students'
performance. Austin, TX: Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Tomlinson, C.A. (1999). The differentiated classroom: Responding to the needs of all learners.
Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
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