Title: AC5 Catapult Learning Neglected and Abused Title I Program Contract

Recommendation:

I recommend that the School Board approve the agreement between the School District of Palm Beach County and Catapult Learning, LLC to provide supplementary reading and math instructional services to eligible students in 10 neglected sites in the amount of $165,000 effective July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents and contracts related to the grant which are required for implementation of the grant activities.

Description:

Title I, Part A, in No Child Left Behind Act, under Section 1401 (a) (1) requires educational services for children and youth in local and State institutions for neglected or delinquent children and youth so that such children and youth have the opportunity to meet the same challenging State academic content standards and challenging State student academic achievement standards that all children in the State are expected to meet. Specifically this agreement provides:

4     Tutorial services, including assessment, materials, and management, to approximately 240 students in 10 neglected sites, grades 1 – 12;

4     Neglected sites are The Haven, The Children’s Place Boys, The Children’s Place Girls, The Children’s Place South, Libra House Boys, Libra House Girls, Nelle Smith Residence for Girls, Transitions Home, Home Safe Boys, and Safe Harbor;

4     Staff development for participating teachers, including instructional and communication strategies, record keeping, and safety procedures; and

4     End of the year report that reflects student gains based on standardized tests and staff survey reports.

Evaluation of Catapult Title I Neglected and Abused Program includes:

4     Student gains (SRI and STAR results); and

4     Staff survey report.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to Special Revenue Funds – Other Budget is $165,000 for Title I Neglected and Abused Program.  The source of the funds is the Title I Basic Grant. All grant related expenditures and contracts are authorized for payment up to the amount of revenue.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

E. Wayne Gent

Kay W. Scott

Attachments (list):
Catapult Neglected and Abused Agreement.doc
Neglected and Delinquent Programs data panel.doc
Q&Aac5.doc