American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

How the Stimulus Funds will impact Harford County Public Schools

Agenda• Overall goals of ARRA—Patricia Skebeck, Interim

Superintendent of Schools • Reporting Requirements, State Fiscal Stabilization Fund,

ARRA Equipment Grants—Eric Clark, Grants Accountant• Title I Grant—Allyn Watson, Supervisor of Tile I• IDEA Grants—Ann Marie Spakowski, Director of Special

Education • Other ARRA Grant Opportunities—Mary Beth Stapleton,

Coordinator of Grants

Overall Goals of ARRA

• To Stimulate the economy in the short term• To invest in education and other essential

public services to ensure the long-term economic health of our nation

Overarching Principles• Four principles guide the distribution and use

of ARRA education funds– Spend quickly to save and create jobs– Improve student achievement through school

improvement and reform– Ensure transparency, reporting and accountability– Invest one-time ARRA funds thoughtfully to

minimize the “funding cliff”

Parts of ARRA• ARRA consists of many funding opportunities• The grants that will impact HCPS are:– State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF)– Food Service Equipment– Title I– Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)– Various other opportunities

Ensure Transparency and Accountability

• AARA funds are subject to additional and more rigorous reporting requirements

• Recipients must publicly report on how funds are used

• HCPS must report to MSDE who will then report to USDE

• All reporting will be available for public access via the internet

Ensure Transparency and Accountability

• ARRA requires that recipients separately account for, and report on, how those funds were spent and the results of those expenditures

• ARRA requires that MSDE submit additional information that addresses how the state will meet the accountability and reporting requirements in section 1512 of ARRA

Section 1512 of ARRA

• Quarterly Reporting Requirements– Not later than 10 days after the end of each

calendar quarter, each recipient that received recovery funds from a Federal agency shall submit a report to that agency that contains:

Quarterly Reporting Requirements1. Total amount of ARRA funds received2. Amount of ARRA funds expended or obligated3. Detailed list of all projects or activities for which ARRA

funds were expended including:1. The name of the project or activity2. A description of the project or activity3. An evaluation of the completion status of the project or

activity4. An estimate of the number of jobs created or retained by the

project or activity

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund

• Amounts provided:– Nationally $53.6 Billion– Maryland $879.8 Million

• Purpose – To help stabilize state and local governments in

order to avoid reductions in education and other essential public services

Education Stabilization Fund

• 81.8 percent of the state allocation• Nationally $39.5 Billion• Maryland $719,676,984– Of that $594.4 million is allocated to LEA’s as

follows:

SFSF—Where Funds are Budgeted• In FY 2010 Maryland has appropriated the following SFSF Funds to

fully fund the primary State funding formulae (in millions):– Geographical Cost of Ed. Index 88.5– Supplemental Grant 24.5– Transportation Grant 16.4– Compensatory Education 25.8– Limited English 4.7– Subtotal Direct Grants 159.9– Teacher Retirement 137.3– Total FY 2010 Budget 297.2 – Same allocation for FY 2011 297.2– Total SFSF FY10 and FY11 594.4

SFSF—What is HCPS Getting?• In FY 2010 Maryland has appropriated the following SFSF Funds to

fully fund the primary State funding formulae to HCPS:– Geographical Cost of Ed. Index 0– Supplemental Grant 468,387– Transportation Grant 791,496– Compensatory Education 732,321– Limited English 61,174– Subtotal Direct Grants 2,053,378– Teacher Retirement N/A– Total FY 2010 Budget 2,053,378 – Same allocation for FY 2011 2,053,378– Total SFSF FY10 and FY11 4,106,756

Unrestricted State Allocation Comparison FY09 to FY10

• FY10 State Allocation (Budget)$198,509,826

• FY10 SFSF Allocation (Budget) $ 2,053,378

• FY10 Total State Allocation $200,563,204• FY09 State Allocation (Actual)

$203,424,225• Net Reduction FY09 to FY10 ($ 2,861,021)

Net Impact of SFSF to HCPS

• The net loss of Unrestricted State Funds was reduced from $4,914,399 to $2,861,021.

• If the SFSF had not been used to fund the Teacher’s Retirement system, HCPS could have seen that obligation moved from the State of Maryland to Harford County.

ARRA Equipment Grants for LEA’s

• Part of the ARRA was to improve the National School Lunch Program infrastructure while stimulating the US economy.

• Priority was given to schools in which at least 50% of students are eligible for Free and Reduced Meals

ARRA Equipment Grants for LEA’s

• HCPS received $14,600 for:• Old Post Road ES Milk Coolers (2) $4,400• Magnolia ES Large Milk Cooler $3,000• Havre de Grace ES Reach-in Refrigerator $2,800• GL @ Hillsdale ES Milk Coolers (2) $4,400• Total $14,600

Title 1 ARRA Funds• Summary– 2 Year Grant– Supplements Regular Title 1 Allocation

• Cut by 11% or $453,086– Total Title 1 ARRA Allocation = $2.5 Million– Programs aligned to Federal Guidelines and

Restrictions– Obtained input from stakeholders (school-based) for

program expenditures

Title 1 ARRA FundsArea Narrative Outcome Fed

GuidelineSalaries / fixed costs for 7.0 Family Liaisons and 3.4 school based positions

To "save" Title I funded positions that would otherwise have been eliminated.

To continue to provide current staffing allocations to Title I Schools.

1) Save Jobs

Title I School Per Pupil Allocation (PPA) (Including Allocation to Title 1 Eligible Private School Students)

To provide school-based support for before and after-school programs and instructional technology enhancement.

1) Before and After-School programs - Improve targeted students reading and math skills.

2) Instructional Technology enhancement - Improve the instructional program through increased access to instructional technology.

1) Drive Results for Students

2) Increase Capacity

Title 1 ARRA FundsArea Narrative Outcome Fed

GuidelineParent Involvement Conference costs for 2011

To provide at-risk parents educational information that can enhance their own and their children's advancement.

Enhance parent knowledge with current best practices in education.


I Station Program for all six schools (One year SY 2009 - 2010)

To continue to enhance existing early childhood computerized intervention through staff development and program implementation.

Improve targeted students reading and math performance.


Scantron Performance Series (One year SY 2009-2010)

To establish a data system that provides teachers with access to student benchmark data (link to state standards).

Provide timely benchmark data to track and improve student progress.


Title 1 ARRA FundsArea Narrative Outcome Fed Guideline

GED / Adult Literacy Program (Two Years SY 2009-2010 & 2010 - 2011)

Continue partnership with HCC for at-risk families in the six Title I Communities.

To build capacity within Title I communities which would provide parents with an opportunity to earn their GED


2) Foster Continuous Improvement

Title I Summer Camp (SY 2009-2010)

Provide at-risk students extended year learning opportunities.

Improve targeted students reading and math performance.


2) Foster Continuous Improvement

National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) Take One Program (One year SY 2009-2010)

To provide Title I teachers with professional development growth opportunities related to NBCT.

To increase the number of National Board Certified Teachers in Title I Schools.


Title 1 ARRA FundsArea Narrative Outcome Fed Guideline

Harford County Summer Seminar in Arts Integration (Summer 2010)

Provides professional development for teachers to integrate Arts within the content curriculum

All teachers will demonstrate understanding of Arts integration in order to apply it to their curriculum and better meet the needs of their students.


2) Improve Productivity

Special Education ARRA Funds

• Summary– 2 Year Grant– Supplements Other Special Education Funding– Total Special Education ARRA Allocation =

$9,229,804 over two years– Programs aligned to State/Federal Guidelines and

Restrictions

Special Education ARRA FundsArea Narrative Outcome State Performance

Indicator(s)Compliance Provides administrative

support to schools facilitating special education programming and oversight in order to address compliance initiatives

HCPS will demonstrate increased compliance with local, State and Federal regulations

SPP 4 – Suspension of SWD

SPP 9 & 10 – Disproportionality

SPP 11 & 12 – Eligibility Timelines

SPP 15 – Identification and Correction of Noncompliance

Disproportionality Provides consultation and expansion of initiatives re: Culturally Relevant Instruction

HCPS will demonstrate reduced identification of minority students as SWD and enhanced instructional practices addressing the needs of diverse populations

SPP 9 & 10 – Disproportionality by Disability and Category

Programming for students with complex sensory disabilities

Develop a support team approach for low incidence populations of SWD with an emphasis on ASD

HCPS will provide increased opportunities for participation in the LRE with enhanced program options

SPP 3 – Student Achievement

SPP 5 – LRE


Indicator(s)Behavior Implementation of an RTI

model of support for behavior including:counseling, therapeutic software, and expanded training re: Tier 3 supports and Type II programming

HCPS will improve outcomes for SWD including reduced suspensions, office referrals and referrals to Central IEP Team

SPP 1 – GraduationSPP 2 – Dropout RatesSPP 3 – Student

AchievementSPP 4 – Suspension of

SWDSPP 5 – LRE SPP 9 & 10 –

Disproportionality

Non-Public Environments

Provision of additional case management and oversight of student programmingSupport increased costs of non-public placements

HCPS will enhance services to SWD receiving supports in the nonpublic setting


AchievementSPP 5 – LRE


Indicator(s)Strategies to support students in assessed content areas

Implementation of research-based and evidence-based practices in support of SWD and students participating in RTIProvision of resources to SWD serviced in parentally placed private and parochial settings

HCPS will improve achievement of SWD in the LRE including increased participation and performance of local and statewide assessments


AchievementSPP 5 – LRE SPP 9 & 10 –

Disproportionality

Parent Training Strengthening school to home connections utilizing parent training associated with the identification of and service provision to SWD

HCPS will create a seamless line of communication and access to informational supports to parents

SPP 8 – Parent Communication


Indicator(s)Preschool SWD participation in community programs/LRE for ages 3 – 5 years

Development and support of placements for SWD in natural environments Providing increased opportunities for EIS by utilizing direct support to parents of students at risk for referral due to language based delays

HCPS will expand high quality services to preschool SWD and those students at risk for identification

SPP 3 – Student Achievement

SPP 6 & 7 – Preschool LRESPP 9 & 10 –

Disproportionality

Assistive Technology and Technology

Ensuring that technology – based instructional products provide SWD equivalent access to the general education curriculum and meet the student’s IEP goals and objectives

HCPS will enhance student and teacher access to a wide range of technological resources and equipment


AchievementSPP 5 – LRE


Indicator(s)

Improved Data Systems

Providing increased data management and analysis capabilities including the implementation of the MD Online IEP

HCPS will expand ready access to real time data relative to instruction, assessment and compliance needs with expanded technical assistance



Disproportionality

Quality Instructional Programming/Teacher Capacity

Provision of high quality professional development and resources to HCPS instructional personnel related a wide range of topicsReimbursement for specific types of PD Provision of supports to teachers of SWD serviced in parentally placed private and parochial settings

HCPS will increase teacher capacity to address the needs of all learners using refined instructional strategies, program implementations, and quality of instruction



Disproportionality

ARRA CompetitiveGrant Opportunities

• Homeless Children/Youth-McKinney-Vento– Submitted application on June 17,2009 to provide additional

transportation services and supplemental education services for homeless children and youth in FY 2010 and FY 2011

• State Fiscal Stabilization Fund –– “Race to the Top” – 50% must be sub granted to LEAs (First

Round December 2009/Second Round Spring 2010) Funds to support significant improvement in student achievement


• State Fiscal Stabilization Fund –– “Invest in What Works” up to $650 million to

make competitive awards under the "Invest in What Works and Innovation" fund -reward LEAs or nonprofit organizations that have made significant gains in closing achievement gaps to serve as models for best practices.

ARRA Competitive Grant Opportunities

• School Improvement Grants – Applications available Fall 2009- Funds will be used to provide adequate resources to enable the lowest-achieving schools to meet the goals under school and division improvement, corrective action and restructuring plans


• Education Technology State Grants – 1/2 of funding Maryland received will be competitive grants to LEAs in late summer/fall 2009


• Partner Agency Funding:– Opportunities for other ARRA competitive grant

funding through inter agency partnerships– Example: HCPS secured ARRA funds through

Department of Labor’s Susquehanna Workforce Summer Youth Employment Fund for HCPS students in boys iI Men program

What does ARRA mean to HCPS?

• ARRA SFSF Grant minimized the unrestricted state funding cut

• ARRA Title I and IDEA Grants allow for a one time infusion into those programs

• ARRA Competitive Grants will allow for more opportunities to provide extended services to teachers and students

What ARRA does not mean to HCPS

• HCPS cannot spend the ARRA Funds anyway we want

• There are significant restrictions on the Title I and IDEA Funds

• There are significant accountability issues involved with all ARRA Funds

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