GENERAL STATE GRANT ASSURANCES NAME OF DISTRICT/AGENCY: FISCAL YEAR: GRANT/PROGRAM NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information in this application is correct. The applicant designated hereby applies for a grant of State funds. The local Board of Trustees/Organization has authorized me to file this application and such action is recorded in the minutes of the agency’s meeting. The RECIPIENT assures, if awarded a grant or contract: The State Agency shall hold all RECIPIENTS to the provisions within the applicable Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) that govern the funds passed through the STATE AGENCY to the RECIPIENT. STATE REGULATIONS Shall hold the RECIPIENT to the provisions established by the STATE AGENCY which govern the funds and program: The RECIPIENT assumes full responsibility for the overall program which includes: fiscal administration, timely submission of required reports, program management including personnel, and meeting the goals and objectives in the approved grant application. The RECIPIENT agrees to fully comply with the evaluation team that will evaluate the effectiveness of this grant. Noncompliance may affect the RECIPIENT’S eligibility in future sub-awards from NDE or result in forfeiture of remaining funds. The RECIPIENT agrees that any funds not committed for expenditures by the end of the grant cycle will be deobligated to State general fund with the Annual Financial Report The RECIPIENT will submit the Financials to the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) within 45 days or less from the end of the grant cycle. Noncompliance will result in ineligibility for future sub-grant cycles. All requests for budget amendments must be made in writing and approved prior to expenditure of funds. Monthly requests for reimbursement are due to the NDE by the 15th of the month for the previous month of services.
NDE Budget Object Code Description of Funds Requested Amount Requested ESSA Level 1 Strong ESSA Level 2 - Moderate ESSA Level 3 Promising ESSA Level 4 - Rationale ESSA Evidence Citations (in APA or MLA format, or attach the study) Example 1. Learning Strategists supported by ESSA Evidence- Based Provider 2. Purchased Professional Services $65,000.00 $35,000.00 X X 1. (cite at least one rigorous study) 2. (cite at least one rigorous study) 100/200 Learning Strategists Salaries & Fringe (supported by ESSA provider) Description of Requested Amount requested Level 1 - Strong Level 2 - Moderate Level 3 Promising Level 4 - Rationale ESSA Evidence Citations (in APA or MLA format, or attach the study) 320/330 Purchased Professional Services (meets ESSA evidence-based requirements) Description of Requested Amount requested Level 1 - Strong Level 2 - Moderate Level 3 Promising Level 4 - Rationale ESSA Evidence Citations (in APA or MLA format, or attach the 400 Purchased property 500 (other) 580 Travel 600 (other) 610 supplies 640 Books/periodicals 641 Textbooks 650 supplies: info tech 651 Software 652 Information Tech 653 programs
Grade Phase II Total % of EL Students Identified as Deficient in Reading (Read by Grade 3 Deficiency Rate) IV Targeted Measurable Performance Objectives for EL Students (Anticipated reduction in deficiency rate at the end of the Phase IV funding cycle in June, 2019) Phase II Total % of IEP Students Identified as Deficient in Reading (Read by Grade 3 Deficiency Rate) Phase IV Targeted Measurable Performance Objectives for IEP Students (Anticipated reduction in deficiency rate at the end of the Phase IV funding cycle in June, 2019) Phase II Total % of FRL Students Identified as Deficient in Reading (Read by Grade 3 Deficiency Rate) Phase IV Targeted Measurable Performance Objectives for FRL Students (Anticipated reduction in deficiency rate at the end of the Phase IV funding cycle in June, 2019) Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade MAP or other approved assessment: 2017 Smarter Balanced ELA Scores APPENDIX E Read by Grade 3 Parent Notification Letter
Narrative Section Level I 0-10 Points Question B: (30 Possible Points) II 11-20 Points Evidence of Need and Eligibility III 21-30 Points Selected schools demonstrate little to no need. A list of selected sites has not been included; None of the required criteria for determining need were used to establish need Selected schools demonstrate some need. A list of selected sites is only partially complete; sites listed are not in order of priority. Methods used for determining need have minimal to no alignment to required criteria. Selected schools demonstrate great need that is based on required criteria. A complete list of selected sites has been provided; list provided has been organized into a very clear order of priority Methods used for determining need have been aligned to required criteria. Comments: Total Points: APPLICATION RUBRIC – NARRATIVE SECTION QUESTION B: Evidence of Need APPLICATION RUBRIC – NARRATIVE SECTION QUESTION C: School-Based Implementation Efforts (50 Possible Points) Narrative Section Level I Question C: School-Based Implementation Efforts (50 Possible Points) Level II Literacy Plan Level III An ineffective plan for implementing requirements of Key Essential #1 of the Local Literacy Plan: Leadership & Sustainability. This plan is not aligned to the Nevada State Literacy Plan. Implementation efforts do not meet Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 ESSA evidence-based requirements. (0-3 points) A somewhat effective plan for implementing requirements of Key Essential #1 of the Local Literacy Plan: Leadership & Sustainability. This plan is somewhat aligned to the Nevada State Literacy Plan. Implementation efforts meet Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 ESSA evidence-based requirements at a minimal level. (4-6 points) A highly effective plan for implementing requirements of Key Essential #1 of the Local Literacy Plan: Leadership & Sustainability. This plan is very aligned to the Nevada State Literacy Plan. Implementation efforts meet Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 ESSA evidence-based requirements at a high level (7-10 points)