2004 Oct 25 MCPS BOE MSMC Grant Memo

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Office of the Superintendent of SchoolsMONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rockville, Maryland

October 25, 2004

MEMORANDUM

To: Members of the Board of Education

From: Jerry D. Weast, Superintendent of Schools

Subject: Recommended FY 2005 Supplemental Appropriation for the Middle SchoolsMagnet Consortium

Recommendation in Brief

Authorization is requested to receive and expend, subject to County Council approval, anFY 2005 supplemental appropriation of $2,441,487 from the United States Department of Education, Magnet Schools Assistance Program initiative, for the Middle Schools Magnet

Consortium.Background Information

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Members of the Board of Education2October 25, 2004

improvement activities outlined in Our Call to Action: Pursuit of Excellence. The creation of magnet programs at Argyle, Belt, and Parkland middle schools is intended to improve theacademic performance of students; connect learning among academic disciplines; and provideconnections to high school, higher education, and the workforce.

Relationship to Ongoing Program

The Middle Schools Magnet Consortium program builds on school improvement efforts already

under way in prekindergarten through Grade 12 in schools most impacted by poverty andlanguage differences. Beginning in 1999 with the initiatives of Our Call to Action , there has

been a focus on early childhood education with full-day kindergarten, reduced class size, and anew kindergarten curriculum. These reform activities have expanded in the elementary grades tothe activities in the Downcounty Consortium high schools. The funds from the Magnet SchoolsAssistance Grant will facilitate reform efforts at the middle school level.

The funds from this three-year grant will provide for the development of a national model of middle school reform. Beginning this school year, staff will begin work on new curricula andinstructional programs designed to challenge all students and increase rigor at the middle schoollevel. Professional development programs will enhance instruction to ensure that the academicneeds of all students are met at the highest levels. Program themes will be infused into engagingand exciting instructional programs. In January 2005, Grade 5 students will have theopportunity to select from the three Consortium middle schools. The magnet programs will befully established in all three schools in the 20072008 school year.

Funds will be used to establish a 1.0 program coordinator position and 3.0 local-school magnetcoordinator positions. Supporting services positions and evaluation and technical assistance alsoare funded through the grant. A significant portion of the funding will support professional


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Members of the Board of Education3October 25, 2004

United States Department of Education, Magnet Schools Assistance Program initiative, for theMiddle Schools Magnet Consortium.

CategoryPositions Amount

1 Administration $ 42,9662 Mid-level Administration 5.2 690,3833 Instructional Salaries 3.0 640,1294 Textbooks and Instructional Materials 84,3435 Other Instructional Costs 777,160

12 Fixed Charges 206,506

Total 8.2* $ 2,441,487

Positions

* 1.0 Program Coordinator * 3.0 School Coordinator (B-D)* 0.5 Evaluation Specialist (B-D)* 0.5 Technical Analyst (25)* 3.0 User Support Technician II (17)* 0.2 Secretary (14)

and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the county executive and County Council; and

be it further


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Board Meeting: October 25, 2004 Prepared by the Department of Management, Budget, and Planning

Initial: B. C. Date: 10/25/04

Recommended FY 2004 Supplemental Appropriation for the Middle Schools Magnet Consortium

Current Fiscal Year Future Fiscal Years (if appropriate)

Description Amount Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Expense:Positions/SalariesOther SalaryContractual ServicesSupplies/MaterialsOther ExpensesFurniture/Equipment

$ 438,485553,327330,366

84,343257,806

777,160

$ 496,073753,370309,915166,340308,840606,777

$ 511,234726,958307,893114,340310,699219,217

Total Expense $ 2,441,487 $ 2,641,315 $ 2,190,341

Revenue Source:Local

StateFederalFederal via StateOther

$ 2,441,487 $ 2,641,315 $ 2,190,341

Total Revenue $ 2,441,487 $ 2,641,315 $ 2,190,341

Fiscal Notes: Funds will be used for 1.0 program coordinator, 3.0 school coordinators, 3.0 user support technicians, 0.5 evaluation specialist, 0.5technical analyst, 0.2 secretary, part-time salaries, furniture and equipment, instructional materials, contractual services, travel, andemployee benefits.


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