Evidence of increased learning time is provided: Evidence that teachers collaborate, plan and engage in professional development Staff Meeting Agendas Minutes of Staff Meetings School Improvement Team Meeting Agendas Meetings of School Improvement Team Meetings Professional Development Calendar Transformation Model Required Components Examples of Evidence Implementation Progress and Comments (0%-100%) Evidence exists of ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement Communications to Parents and Community Parent or Community Meeting Agenda Parent Involvement Plan Evidence exists of operational flexibility (staffing, calendars/time/budgeting) to implement comprehensive approach to substantially increase student achievement and increase graduation rates. School Calendar Daily Schedule Union Agreements MEGS+ Budgets Evidence exists the school receives ongoing, intensive technical assistance and related support from the LEA, SEA, or designated external leader partner or organization. External Provider Meeting Agendas Minutes of External Provider Meetings Electronic or Written Communications from the State Education Agency District Policy or Guidelines on SIG Implementation or Monitoring Local District Communications to SIG Schools
Evidence exists of professional development to teachers/principals on strategies to support students in least restrictive environment and English Language Learners. Professional Development Calendar Professional Development Plan Evidence exists of the use and integration of technology-based interventions. Technology Plan Optional Transformation Activities Examples of Evidence Implementation Progress and Comments (0%-100%) Evidence exists of increased rigor through programs such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), and others. Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Evidence exists of summer transition programs or freshman academies Summer Program Schedule Summer Program Description MEGS+ Budgets Evidence exists of efforts to increase graduation through credit recovery, smaller learning communities, and other strategies. Credit Recovery Program Information Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Evidence exists of early warning systems to identify students who may be at risk of failure. Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Student Data Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Evidence exists of partnerships with parents and other organizations to create safe school environments that meet students’ social, emotional, and health needs. Partnership Agreements MiBLISI PTO/PTA Meeting Agendas or Minutes Community Organization Agreements Evidence exists of extending or restructuring the school day to add time for strategies that build relationships between students, faculty, and other school staff. School Calendar Daily Schedule Optional Transformation Activities Examples of Evidence Implementation Progress and Comments (0%-100%) Evidence exists of the school has implemented approaches to improve school climate, culture and discipline PBIS or Similar Programs in Place Evidence exists of the school has expanded their program to offer full-day kindergarten or Daily Calendar Evidence exists of the school has implemented a per pupil school based budget formula weighted based on student needs. Title I School Selection MEGS+ Application Student Achievement Data Evidence exists of the school will be run under a new governance arrangement. Organization Chart Memoranda of Understanding
Turnaround Model: Required Components Turnaround Model Required Components Examples of Evidence Progress (with comments) (Not Started, In Progress, Complete) The principal has been replaced within the last two or a plan is in place to replace the principal consistent with this model. The school may retain the prior principal if he or she was replaced in the last two years as part of a broader reform effort, and the new principal has the experience and skills needed to implement successfully a turnaround, restart, or transformation model. Principal Resume Job Postings Position Description Evidence exists the school uses locally adopted competencies to measure the effectiveness of staff who can work within the turnaround environment to meet student needs. Job Postings Job Descriptions Resumes
Evidence exists the school uses data to identify and implement an instructional program that is research-based and vertically aligned from one grade to the next as well as with State academic standards. Student Achievement Data Comprehensive Needs Assessment Unpacking Tool and Sequence Documents Pacing Guides Curriculum Guides Evidence exists the school promotes continuous use of student data to inform and differentiate instruction to meet student needs. Individual Lesson Plans Student Achievement Data Comprehensive Needs Assessment Documentation of Differentiated Instruction Documentation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support in the School Turnaround Model Required Components Examples of Evidence Implementation Progress and Comments (0%-100%) Evidence exists the school has established schedules and implement strategies that provide increased learning time. School Calendar Daily Schedules Evidence exists the school provides appropriate social-emotional and community-oriented services and supports for students. Partnership Agreements MiBLISI PTO/PTA Meeting Agendas or Minutes Community Organization Agreements Turnaround Model: Optional Components
Accounting and Internal Controls Examples of Evidence Implementation Progress and Comments (0%-100%) Did the amounts expended during the grant period agree with the activities in the approved application? Were the proper budget amendments made in MEGS+? Were there changes to the SIG plan? (Not applicable in January of year 1) Authority: EDGAR Section 80.20(b)(4) SIG Grant Application and Amendments MEGS Approved Budget Final Expenditure reports Purchase orders, invoices, checks, etc. Other __________________ Does the LEA maintain separate accounting records of funds made available under the School Improvement Grant 1003(g)? Authority: Section 80.20(b)(2) LEA Expenditure reports General Ledger SIG Specific Ledger Review and observation of accounting procedures (accounting manual) Other __________________