Title: G9-Adult Education and Family Literacy- Adult General Education Grant

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the competitive Adult Education and Family Literacy - Adult General Education Grant from the Department of Education in the amount of $1,343,514, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 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:

The Adult Education and Family Literacy - Adult General Education Grant is a new competitive grant in the amount of $1,343,514.

The purpose of this grant is to provide funds to enable distribution of supplemental services to adult students in geographic areas of high need. The goals of the grant are to assist adults to become self-sufficient  through literacy, employment and/or post-secondary education, to assist in completion of a secondary education, and to aid in developing effective parenting skills.

These funds will enable the District to provide the following: staff and curriculum development for adult basic education and literacy programs, resources to Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition; classroom materials and supplies, employability skills training, assessment and job placement services for adults enrolled in programs in the Career Center at the Adult Education Center.

These funds will also support  adult education programs in all 25 community schools and the Adult Education Center. The targeted populations include non-English speakers, at-risk and single parent families, adults with disabilities, adult basic literacy, and adults lacking a high school diploma.  In addition, the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition will provide educational information and support services to the community.

This grant will be evaluated internally to ensure compliance with all State and Federal requirements.  In addition, a representative from the Department of Education will conduct an evaluation/monitoring process.  The evaluation will include review of student records, including student performance and completion rates.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the District is a $1,343,514 increase to the FY 2008 Special Revenue - Other Funds budget.  These Workforce Education related grant funds are not part of K-12 FTE funding.  There is no capital impact.  The funds will be allocated within the Department of K-12 Curriculum, Adult and Community Education budget.  All grant-related expenditures and contracts are authorized for payment up to the amount of the revenue.

For Additional Information, contact:

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

Brenda Magee, Ed.D.

Attachments (list):
Data Panel AGE Grant.pdf
AGE GRANT 2008.pdf
LEGAL REVIEW CHECKLIST LITERACY COALITION AGE GRANT.pdf