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Reading at Grade Level for Every Child at Lily B. Clayton Elementary2018 WORTH Grant Cycle
Lily B. Clayton PTALaura Thomas 2000 Park PlaceFort Worth, TX 76110
[email protected]: 817-814-5400
Laura Thomas 2000 Park PlaceFort Worth, TX 76110
[email protected]: 817-690-3645
Laura Thomas Lily B. Clayton PTA
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Application Form
Organization InformationEducation Category* Which educational need does your organization address?
Literacy or Tutoring
Is your program/project new or existing?* Existing
Organization Name* Lily B. Clayton PTA
Organization Mission Statement* To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to
advocate for all children.
Organization overview* Give a brief overview of your organization.
The purposes of Lily B. Clayton Elementary PTA include promoting the welfare of children; raising the standards of home life; securing laws for the care and protection of children; bringing into closer relation the home and the school; and developing united efforts between educators and the public to secure for all children the highest advantages in all aspects of education.
Current operating budget* $232,963.00
Number of full-time staff:* 0
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Number of part-time staff:* 0
Number of volunteers:* 61
Organizations with whom you collaborate:* The Lily B. Clayton PTA is organized under the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers (Texas PTA), a
branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. In addition, we collaborate with the faculty at LBC, the Fort Worth ISD, and other community organizations and businesses when appropriate.
Provide unduplicated number served annually by your organization*
555
Provide unduplicated number to be served by proposed project* 51 (as of 2017-2018)
Grant DetailsTitle of Proposal*
Reading at Grade Level for Every Child at Lily B. Clayton Elementary
Summary Description of Project* Please write a concise summary of your project. You will write a full description of your project in another question.
We want to help every child at Lily B. Clayton achieve their goal of reading on grade level or higher by retaining a reading tutor to assist them.
Project Start Date* 07/01/2018
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Project End Date* 06/30/2019
Proposal Description* Describe your proposal in enough detail for someone to understand who has never heard of your organization or project. Include the who, what, where, when, and why of the project.
Studies show that 75% of students who struggle in reading in third grade never catch up and are more likely to drop out of high school. According to mid-year testing results, many of the students at Lily B. Clayton are currently performing below level. For example, 61% of this year's fifth graders are not at level in reading (53 students out of a total of 87). Other grade levels have students performing below level between 43% (the highest performing grade - 3rd) and 59% (the next lowest performing - 2nd). Well-implemented tutoring programs can result in significant improvement on standardized measures of reading achievement. These programs not only improve test scores, but have a positive impact on student attitudes toward reading and learning in general. The formation of strong relationships formed with tutors also suggest the tutoring program contributes to long term success in school. A tutor employed to assist students who are falling behind not only helps those being tutored with comprehension, but also with self confidence and overall classroom morale. Even more, when all students read on level, teachers can offer enrichment activities to enhance the learning process.
Anticipated demographic breakdown of population served by this project* User percentages. Include ethnicity, gender, and age.
Ethnicity - 75% Hispanic. 6% African-American. 18% Caucasian (using data from 2017/2018 student profiles.) Age - 10% (grade 1). 10% (grade 2). 14% (grade 3). 20% (grade 4). 14% (grade 5).
Implementation Timeline* Enter an outline of key activities and events needed to accomplish your project.
Late summer/fall 2018: Interview and hire a tutor to assist those students who have been identified by teachers and current evaluation methods as needing assistance in reading.
Fall 2018 - spring 2019: Tutor meets with students performing below level in reading. September 2018 - Achieve3000 Beginning of Year AssessmentJanuary 2019 - Achieve 3000 Middle of Year AssessmentSpring/May 2019 - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)/Achieve 3000 End of
Year Assessment2018 and beyond - As the tutoring program continues, reading scores increase and eventually, all
students at Lily B perform at or above grade level in reading.
Evaluation* Describe your strategy for tracking the outcomes of this grant. Be specific about the desired outcomes you anticipate seeing.
Lily B. Clayton utilizes many evaluation methods for student success. Tools - such as Achieve3000 for our older students and Smarty Ants for those in lower grades - deliver differentiated instruction and evaluation tailored to each student. Assessments are given three times a year for students in third-fifth grades using the
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Achieve3000 program - beginning, middle and end of year. In addition, students participate in the Accelerated Reader program that monitors reading practice and progress. Students take short quizzes after reading a book on their individual level to check comprehension. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) also monitor student achievement on a standardized level. Individualized attention and instruction from a tutor can help shrink the achievement gap between the students that are performing below level and those who are on or above grade level. We believe this focused instruction will steadily improve students' reading scores at Lily B.
Total Project Budget* $20,000.00
Funding Sources* If WORTH is not the sole funder of this project, what will your other sources of funding be? If $10,000 is enough to fund this project in full, please enter "WORTH"
Lily B. Clayton PTA has funded this project for this (2017-2018) year through its annual, volunteer parent fundraising efforts to help every child at Lily B. Clayton Elementary. These fundraising efforts include an annual Walkathon and Spring Auction for all kids and parents at Lily B. Clayton Elementary.
Sustainability* How will this project be funded beyond WORTH's investment? (if applicable; if not applicable put "N/A")
The Lily B. PTA is currently operating at a deficit having replaced lost Title 1 funding ($60,000) for the school this year (see budget). This lost funding was critical for many items including tutoring. The PTA will continue to fund this project as long as it can through its fundraising efforts as well as seeking other grant opportunities in the community that may be available for the project.
Attachments501(c)3 IRS determination letter*
IRSDocumentation.pdf
Project budget* Please provide a detailed budget for your project.
Tutor Budget (GRANT) Sheet1.pdf
Organizational budget* Including revenue by source (e.g., foundations, individuals, government).
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Lily B Clayton PTA - Operational Budget 2017-2018 (1).pdf
Board list and affiliations* PTA_Board_2017-2018 (10).pdf
Upload one photo representative of your organization's work* IMG_5356.JPG
Bid sheet For capital projects, obtain 2 or 3 bids for proposed purchase and submit documentation.
Bid should include the following information:
1. Product
2. Business
3. Contact person
4. Contact number
5. Amount
6. Any relevant comments
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File Attachment SummaryApplicant File Uploads• IRSDocumentation.pdf• Tutor Budget (GRANT) Sheet1.pdf• Lily B Clayton PTA - Operational Budget 2017-2018 (1).pdf• PTA_Board_2017-2018 (10).pdf• IMG_5356.JPG
408 West 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
October 23, 2017
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter confirms that Lily B. Clayton Elementary PTA, Employer Identification
Number 752536056, is a unit in good standing of Texas PTA, and was established
6/5/1990. Texas PTA and all subordinate local units in good standing are exempt
from federal income tax as a charitable and educational organization under the
provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our group exemption
number is 1889.
All Texas PTA chapters have separate locations; Lily B. Clayton Elementary PTA is
located at 2000 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76110.
Please feel free to contact Texas PTA if you have any questions. Thank you.
Best regards,
Steve Ginsburg
Director of Finance
*TherearethreelevelsofpayinFWISDdependingoneducationlevelandcertification.*AschoolyearinTXisdefinedas75600minutes(approx.36weeks)
TOTALAMOUNT PAYPERHOUR* HOURSPERWEEK NUMBEROFWEEKS*10,000.00$ 15.00$ 14.5 5010,000.00$ 18.00$ 14.5 38.310,000.00$ 21.00$ 14.5 32.8
ApprovedBudget
2017-2018
IncomeAfter-School Activities 10,000.00$ Auction 95,000.00$
Paddles Up Income 5,000.00$ Chair Sponsorships 600.00$ Clayton Corner 9,500.00$ Historian
Yearbook Sales 7,000.00$ Membership 1,150.00$ Merchandising
School Store 7,500.00$ Valentinegrams 2,600.00$
Merchant Incentives 1,500.00$ Walkathon 35,000.00$
Total Income 174,850.00$
ExpenseAccelerated Reader 5,500.00$ After-School Activities 10,000.00$ Auction 17,500.00$
Art 1,000.00$ Technology 5,000.00$
Clayton Corner Expenses 7,000.00$
Communications 475.00$ Computer Instructional Programs 2,565.00$ Cultural Arts 3,000.00$ Dads Club 100.00$ Directory 398.00$ Environmental 1,000.00$
5th Grade Activities 2,000.00$ 5th Grade Gift 500.00$
5th Grade Trip 3,000.00$ Health & Fitness 1,250.00$ Historian
Preservation 3,000.00$ Yearbook 7,500.00$
Hospitality 1,750.00$
Landscaping 300.00$
Library 5,000.00$ Math & Science Liaison 1,000.00$ Merchandising
School Store 7,500.00$ Valentinegrams 500.00$
Miscellaneous 100.00$ Mrs. Cook's Books 2,000.00$ Newcomers 750.00$ Office Supplies 500.00$ Online Credit Card & Check Fees 4,000.00$ Paddles Up Expenses 5,000.00$ Programs/Publicity 1,000.00$ Prospective Students 1,000.00$ PTA Board Training 100.00$ PTA Insurance 575.00$ PTA Local Dues 50.00$ PTA President's Fund 300.00$
PTA Scholarship & Donations 1,000.00$ PTA Tax Return 1,300.00$ Sales Tax 4,500.00$
Social Events 5,000.00$ Student Birthday Gifts 250.00$ Teacher Appreciation 500.00$ Teacher's Fund
Counselor Fund 500.00$ Planners 1,700.00$ Principal's Fund 1,000.00$ Vice Principal's Fund 100.00$ Nurse's Fund 100.00$ PTA Fund 5,000.00$ Special's Fund 1,500.00$
Teacher/classroom needs 8,500.00$ UIL 250.00$ Treasurer Expenses 300.00$ Volunteer Coordinator 2,500.00$ Walkathon 5,250.00$
Total Expenses 141,463.00$
Long Range Plan 91,500.00$
TOTAL EXPENSES + LONG RANGE 232,963.00$
Net Inflow/(Outflow) (58,113.00)$
Lily B Clayton PTA OPERATIONAL BUDGET
2017-2018 Approved
Budget Long Range Commitments
Technology
Various $ 5,000.00 Academics
Math (Ancillary Instructional Materials) $ 2,500.00 Reading/Writing (Ancillary Instructional Materials) $ 5,000.00 Science $ 2,500.00
Indoor Masterplan $ 2,500.00 Kramer Family Foundation ($10,000 restricted) $ 1,500.00 Outdoor Masterplan $ 10,000.00 Teacher Training $ 2,500.00 Title I Replacement Funds $ 60,000.00
Total Long Range $ 91,500.00
Lily B Clayton PTA
LONG RANGE BUDGET
2017-2018President LauraThomasPresidentElect PaulDenneyPastPresident ShanaHazzardWaysandMeans TiffanySelfMembership MelodyeTrestHospitality JohannyGarciaPublicityandPrograms NetanyaHudsonVolunteerCoordinator AmyDealCommunications TaraCooperSecretary BridgetHernandezTreasurer SarahJungPTACouncilRep1 MeredythHallerPTACouncilRep2 JenHinkleParliamentarian HollyShipmanHistorian EllenWedemeyerAcceleratedReader(AR) AshleyMillerAfterSchoolActivities DionnaBierbaumArtLiaison KateCochranCopy&Distribution AleshaNiedzielaCulturalArts KathrynPerryDad'sClub CoreyBeardenDirectory/AuctionCatalog KateLoveladyEnvironmental KimMillerFifthGradeActivities JenniferLedbetterFifthGradeTrip MollyBryantGeneralMeetingCoordinator CarriePaschallHealth&Fitness HeidiAngelHelpingHands HeatherBrizendineKindergartenRound-up SusanPressleyLibraryLiaison HeatherWeberMerchandising KatherineRidenourMerchantIncentives BethThurmanMrs.Cook'sBooks SabrinaGebhardtNewcomers KarenPerryScience&MathLiaison TracieMannSocialEventsCoordinator AdrienneGrantSpringAuction StephanieDwightSpringAuctionFundraising LaurenMartinTeacherAppreciationLiaison JenniColeTeachers'Fund AmyBrownWalkathon KimDillonWebmaster ElaineTubreYearbook DianeDurantTeachersRepK-2 GloriaDanielsTeachersRep3-5 KatherineAbbey
Offboard
AuctionCatalog LindsayChildsCulturalArts ChavonTaylor
AngelBryantTiffanyMartinez
MerchandisingAssistant DeeDeeByrneYvetteDzurik
HistoricalAssistant RebeccaJungHealth&FitnessAssistant CamilleJenningsSpanishLanguageLiaison KarlaEcheverria
KairaKelleherSocialEventsAssistants ErinEastUILAssistant YeseniaSotoWalkathonAssistants EmilyBryant
JessicaConnellyMollyHagan
YearbookAssistant NeyleFroh
