LISD Grant No. 2007-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 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 -T02 to provide
funding for technology at Durham Middle School (the PROJECT); and
WHEREAS, the LISD has developed the PROJECT in order to purchase interactive
white boards and projector bulbs for Durham Middle School in the amount of Eight Thousand
Eight Hundred Seventy -two Dollars and no cents ($8,872.00); and
WHEREAS, LISD is in need of funding for the 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
Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy -two Dollars and no cents ($8,872.00).
2. LISD agrees to utilize the GRANT to fund technology for Durham Middle School within
the LISD.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
3. CITY agrees to provide the GRANT of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy -two
Dollars and no cents ($8,872.00) funds payable 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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5 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
, 2007.
COPPELL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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P.O. Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
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CITY OF COPPELL
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2007, by Antonio Altemus, President of Coppell Education Development Corpo . tion, on b
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF DENTON §
LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 1.5 day of
2007, by Dr. Jerry Roy, of Lewisville Independent School District, on behalf
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Coppell Education Development Corporation
Grant Application
Project Title: CEDC Grant - Durham Middle School
Principal Applicant: David Stone
Title of Principal Applicant: Technology Teache r
ISD Represented in Application: L e w i s v i l l e ISD
Project Period (Start & Finish of Entire Project): 2006 -2007 Schoo 1 Yea r
Total Amount Requested: $ 8,872
Printed Names & Titles of Grant Author(s) & Approvers, Signatures & Dates:
David Stone, Technology Teache
Principal Applicant
Title
(Required)
Team Member
Title
(Optional)
Team Member
Title
Alan Ca s 8 ei�nal)
Principal of School Involved
Title
(Optional)
Jerry W. Roy
District Superintendent
Title
(Required)
Fred 0. Placke
** Signifies approval by the School Board of Trustees
Signature
Date
Date
Date
* * School Board President Signature Date
President
(Required)
11 1-06;
Date
As Revised: 6/28/2006 1
I. Abstract of Project/Activity
The Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) strives to integrate
academically challenging curriculum through using cutting edge technology to better
engage all students, including those from economically disadvantaged and diverse
backgrounds. The proposed project funded through the Coppell Education. Development
Corporation (CEDC) will serve Marshall Durham Middle School (MDMS). The campus
serves Coppell residents among its population.
We propose using technology to improve literacy for our students at MDMS.
More specifically, the goals for the project are to improve students' reading
comprehension and language arts skills by supplementing additional technology into
classroom instruction. The technology needed for the project consists of interactive white
boards for classrooms and projector bulbs for existing interactive whiteboard projectors.
This is consistent with our 2005 -06 CEDC grant project, in which we purchased digital
projectors using grant funds, and with the 2004 -05 grant project, in which interactive
whiteboards were also purchased. Thus, the present proposal is part of an ongoing, long-
term project to meet our academic goals at MDMS. The proposed technology will cost
approximately $8900 and will be implemented school -wide. Participation will include all
771 students, grades 6 -8, and the interactive whiteboards purchased with CEDC funds
will be available to all students on a rotating basis throughout the school year.
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II. Description of Proposal and Nature of Request
This funding request is submitted with a goal of enhancing literacy and
technology education at MDMS. At present, MDMS has third period activity classes
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week. During the activity periods teachers
focus instruction on targeted Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
objectives to ensure student success. All MDMS students receive the supplemental
instruction time during the school day. The student population at MDMS is 771, with
the following student population in each respective grade level:
• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade
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In addition to the activity time, MDMS teachers also hold "Reading Camp" prior
to the TAKS test in the Spring. Students who are considered "at -risk" or who have
failed the TAKS reading test in the past are pulled during their 3 period class time
for the two months prior to the TAKS reading test and tutored based on specific areas
of need. Currently, staff and students have a limited number of interactive
whiteboards available and their use must be scheduled carefully. By purchasing
additional interactive white boards we will be able to make the dynamic, visual
technology available more frequently and for a greater variety of instructional tasks.
The ability to display project passages and questions interactively in real time enables
teachers to better guide class discussions and evaluate student comprehension of the
targeted TAKS objectives. The cost of the tools is approximately $8,900. When
students are actively involved in discussions and sharing strategies the level of
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comprehension is increased, which will, in turn, increase test scores not only on the
reading TAKS but also on all parts of TAKS testing that involve reading
comprehension. Given the visual and dynamic nature of interactive white board
technology, we reason that it will supplement instruction and increase retention of
concepts and skills as well. Multi - sensory learning opportunities are critical to
keeping middle school students interested and engaged in the learning process. Some
researchers (e.g., Gorski, 2006) have reported that students from diverse economic,
cultural, and racial /ethnic backgrounds are better engaged by visual, dynamic
instructional supplements such as this technology offers, as compared to traditional
lecture and note - taking tasks, yet these students represent the least likely population
to have current technology readily available at home. Finally, the technology
proposed allows for a variety of curriculum and teaching tools to be integrated.
Students may participate in real time to classroom discussions and editing using the
interactive white board technology.
Use of interactive whiteboard technology allows students to take turns answering
questions posed by the teacher and other students by highlighting text, circling key
words or phrases, or writing notes to the side of text. However, the steep cost of the
technology precludes its funding through traditional sources, especially at a time of
decreasing federal support for programs mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Outside of non - traditional funding sources, the project is not likely to be realized.
Funding the proposed project will assist MDMS to reach our goal of integrating
technology in all academic programs (Campus Improvement Plan Goal 1.16). In
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addition, we will utilize CEDC grant funding to reach the following Campus
Improvement Plan objectives
• 90% of students who failed TAKS reading and/or writing in 2005 -06 will pass
the assessments in 2006 -07.
• Technology is integrated into academic programs.
LISD offers ongoing staff development training on integrating technology into
instruction, thus no additional training needs are anticipated as a result of
implementing the project. No changes in staffing are anticipated to be :required.
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Item
Specifications
Quantity
Cost (Each)
Extended
Price
Funding
Requested
Interactive
whiteboard
technology
SMART
Technologies Smart
Board 660i
2
$3,939.00
$7,878.00
$7,878.00
Wireless
Bluetooth
technology
Wireless Bluetooth
DS5 -5677
2
$179.00
$358.00
$358.00
Replacement
projector
bulbs
S3 Projector bulbs
4
$159.00
$636.00
$636.00
Total Funding Requested
$8,872.00
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III. Detailed Budget
The project manager will be David Stone, technology teacher. 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
All 771 MDMS students will receive instruction school -wide (grades 6 -8) three
times per week, utilizing the interactive whiteboard technology on a rotating basis
each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the school year. Based on current
school enrollment the approximate per - student cost for the project will be $11.51. We
consider this to be highly cost - effective. Our objectives to integrate technology into
all academic programs and for 90% of students who failed TAKS reading and /or
writing in 2005 -06 to pass the assessments in 2006 -07 will be measured by teacher
observations, student work samples, grades, and students' performance on the Texas
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in reading and writing.
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References
Gorski, P. (2006). Multicultural education and internet. Electronic Magazine of
Multicultural Education, Spring 2006, 8(1). Retrieved October 20, 2006, from
http: / /www.eastern.edu/ publications /emme /current.html .
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