progress toward meeting the goals and objectives stipulated within the grant will be required in order to renew the grant after each fiscal year. Actual award amounts are contingent upon the receipt of federal funding, availability of current funding levels, andthe quality of the submitted grant, and the costs that are budgeted being reasonable, allowable, and allocable. Use of Funds Allowable activities that may be supported by CSP funds shall include one or more of the following: Preparing teachers, school leaders, and specialized instructional support personnel, including through paying costs associated with Providing professional development; and Hiring and compensating, during the eligible applicant’s planning period (no more than 18 months) specified in the application for funds for one or more of the following Teachers School leaders Specialized instructional support personnel, such as special education or English learner teachers Acquiring supplies, training equipment including technology, and educational materials (including development of materials) Carrying out necessary renovations to ensure that a new school building complies with applicable statutes and regulations, and minor facilities repairs (excluding construction) 4) Providing one-time, startup costs associated with providing transportation to students to and from the charter school 5) Further guidance regarding the use of funds can be found in the , specifically in sections D-2 through D-5 and the US Department of Education’s ESSA Flexibility Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from December 2017. In accordance with 2 CRF 200, all funds must be provided within a proposed budget and be considered reasonable and necessary in light of the goals and objectives of the proposed project. Justification of all costs provided within the budget narrative will serve in making all reasonable, allowable, and allocable decisions. Monitoring The department will utilize a risk assessment to determine the depth and breadth of monitoring required for specific subgrantees. Subgrantees are expected to participate in all technical assistance,
Optional Elements: Competitive Preference Priorities (up to 3 additional points) Applications that address early childhood programs, postsecondary education, or rural area locations will receive preference points when applications are scored. Element Addressed within Charter Application (cite page and paragraph/section # or mark N/A and address in next column or additional pages) Additional Information (may attach additional pages if necessary, cite specific corresponding element number) Note: 2 page limit for optional elements if attaching additional pages. CPP1: Provide an overview of the early childhood, postsecondary, or rural area model and the expected targets and outcomes targeted at these unique populations Indicate areas of focus Early Childhood Postsecondary Rural Areas
1f) Describe how the school will sustain activities when CSP funds are no longer needed (use to inform your sustainability budget year) 2. Provide an overview of the expertise of the charter school developer(s) to open, replicate, or expand the high-quality charter school. 2a) Identify the key personnel involved in the development and describe their previous experience.
Required Appendices A) Charter Application to Authorizer (New, Replication) or Amendment to Existing Charter (Expansion) Yes _________ B) Budget Form/Narrative (use required form) Yes _________ C) 2016-2017 Expanded Annual Performance Report (if applicable) or most recent Found at compass.doe.in.gov > Accountability > Annual Performance Report Yes _________ D) Proof of non-profit status of the governing board of the charter school or proof that the application for such status has been made Yes _________ E) Enrollment or student admissions policy Yes _________ F) Agreement or contract between the charter school governing body and the management organization (if applicable) Yes _________ N/A_________ G) School’s discipline policy. Statute requires discipline policies that promote retention and reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom Yes _________