Title: G1-Amendment to Entitlement Grant with the Florida Department of Children and Families - Refugee Pro

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the amendment to the grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families for Project Transition in the amount of $175,208 effective March 22, 2007 through July 31, 2007, 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:

Project Transition provides adult education, vocational training, and access to apprenticeship programs for refugees of all nationalities.  The eligible targeted populations are refugee adults with Federal I-94 forms or other documentation providing their legal eligible status in the United States.  This grant will assist Limited English Proficient (LEP) refugees at all community schools to master English and be able to access educational and workplace systems.  It will assist refugees with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful employment, leading to economic self-sufficiency and effective citizenship.

Project Transition assists the eligible targeted population by providing tuition for vocational programs, as well as the purchase of books, materials, and supplies for use in ESOL vocational and apprenticeship programs.

The program will be monitored internally to ensure compliance with all State and Federal requirements.  In addition , a representative from the Department of Children and Families Office of Refugee Resettlement will conduct an annual evaluation/monitoring process.  The evaluation will include a review of student records, including student performance and completion rates.  

Financial Impact:
The financial impact is an increase of $175,208 to the Special Revenue - Other Funds budget.  These are Workforce Development related grant funds and not part of the K-12 FTE funding.  There is no capital impact.  These funds are allocated to the K-12 Curriculum, Adult and Community Education Department's budget from the Department of Children and Families.  All grant-related expenditures are authorized for payment up to the amount of revenue.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets (akillets@palmbeachk12.fl.us)

Brenda Magee, Ed.D

Attachments (list):
FLDOCF Refugee Ed Contract Amend-Data Panel.pdf
FLDOCF Refugee Ed Contract Amendment.pdf
FLDOCF Refugee Ed Contract Amend-Legal.pdf
Q&AG1.doc