Agenda Item
iv. Grant Acceptance of $3,517,500 in Funding from the U.S. Department of Education to Implement Project DEAL (Developing Educators and Leaders) (Not to exceed $3,517,500)
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the acceptance of the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) Teacher Quality Partnership Grant for $3,517,500.
Why: Georgia State University applied for the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) Teacher Quality Partnership grant in partnership with the DeKalb County School District and was awarded $6,408,710.
The district will receive $3,517,500 to implement Project DEAL. The grant program is designed to increase the number of highly qualified teachers in high-need content areas equipped with the knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion that contribute to long-term retention in the educational field and provide an opportunity for DCSD staff to obtain an Educational Doctorate’s degree in Educational Leadership.
Details: Project DEAL will offer opportunities to include Tier I Certification and stipends, Mentor Teacher Stipends, Mentor Leadership Stipends, professional learning, paid Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educator (GACE) preparation, an opportunity for teachers and leaders to obtain an Educational Doctorate’s degree in Educational Leadership, and social emotional learning training and support to include health and wellness, bullying, and trauma informed teaching.
GSU will provide the services below to directly benefit DCSD:
A full-time, on-site grant specialist $95,000
Fringe Benefits at a rate of 30% $28,500
25 Mentor Teacher Stipend (25 @$2,000 each) $50,000
25 Mentor Leadership Stipend (25 @$2,000 each) $50,000
GACE PREP Bootcamp support $30,000
Professional Learning $100,000
25 Tier 1 certificate stipends (25 @$8,000 each) $200,000
5 Educational Doctorate stipends (5 @$30,000 each) $150,000
Total Annual Funding for DCSD - $703,500
Total Allocated to DCSD for the 5 Year Grant Period - $3,517,500
Financial impact: Upon Board Approval
Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo, Deputy Chief Communications Officer, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0409
Champion Michelle Dillard, Chief of Schools, Division of Schools and Leadership, 678-676-0542
Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director of Grants and Partnerships, Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, 678-676-0375
Mrs. Ayanna Smith, Director of Professional Learning, Division of Schools and Leadership, 678-676-0290
Mrs. Chelonnda Seroyer, Field Experience Coordinator, Division of Schools and Leadership, 678-631-8602
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DATE RECEIVED: ______________
MATTER ASSIGNED TO: _________
Request for Legal Assistance
DCSD Office of Legal Affairs
ATTORNEY – CLIENT COMMUNICATION
PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST FORM TO
DCSD OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS.
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DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST
Title of Item/Topic:
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Board Agenda Item Review - Acceptance to Expend Grant Funds from the Teacher Quality Partnership Grant
(e.g., contract review, policy matter, etc.)
11/13/2024 11/14/2024
Date of request: ___________ Due Date: ___________ (Allow 3 to 5 business days)
Board agenda item submitted to accept grant funds from GSU, expend the funds
Background information/Detail: __________________________________________________________
upon approval, and allow GSU to provide services as outlined in the budget.
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PROCUREMENT DETAILS (if applicable)
Include details confirming that all applicable DCSD procurement policies and requirements have been
The TQP grant was applied for in partnership with GSU; GSU will provide the professional learning and courses.
adhered to: ____________________________________________________________________________
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please attach/include any additional supporting documentation that are relevant to your request.
Attached
Description of supporting documentation, if any ____________________________________________
REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Grants and Partnerships Director
Requested by: _____________________________________________________________________
marcia_oglesby@dekalbschoolsga.org
Email: __________________________ 678-676-0375
Telephone: ____________________________________
Grants and Partnerships
Department: _______________________________________________________________________
Mrs. Jennifer Caracciolo
Cabinet Member authorizing the request: _______________________________________________
LEGAL APPROVAL
Approved as to form by the DCSD Office of Legal Affairs? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-OR- (check one only)
Approved as to form by Outside Legal Counsel? ☐ Yes ☐ No
*Referrals to Outside Legal Counsel must be coordinated and approved by the DCSD Legal Dept.
H. Eric Hilton, Esq.
Approving Attorney (and law firm if Outside Counsel ____________________________________
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________
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