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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONSchool Improvement Grant (SIG): Cohort 4/4R - Year 2
Section I: NGO#: 18-SG12 H03
School Code Type Region Sequence
13 district code, 3570 school code, 495 ).
Internal
Use Only
Total amount of funds requested for school application - Year 2 $1,162,097
SIG Program Director Telphone Number
973-733-7115
Date
Business Adminstrator's Name Phone Fax
Valerie Wilson 973-733-8467 973-733-7161
K-8
Section II, Part B:
Michelina Thornton
SIG Program Director Name
973-733-7116
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in the application is true and correct. I further
certify the school application information is complete.
School Address
City, State, Zip Code
Newark, NJ 07108
6/26/2017
S-1: COVER PAGE
School Name
Louise A. Spencer School
Title: School Improvement Grant
SIG Program Director Fax NumberGrade Span of School
Section II, Part A:
Newark Public Schools
LEA Name
SIG Program Director E-Mail
Evidenced-based whole school reform
Wendy Munoz [email protected]
66 Muhammad Ali Ave
School Principal Name
Signature - Chief School Administrator Date
The school application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the Newark Public Schools
school district, (county code
State District Superintendent
Signature - Chief School Admnistrator Title
School Principal Phone Number SIG Model
973-733-6931
6/26/2017
S-2: Stakeholder Participation
Yes No Yes Nox x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
As part of our designation as a Community School in April 2016, we created a School-Based Leadership Team to guide implementation, community engagement, and
best practices. The Team were actively involved in the application process for SIG and how it would fit into the ongoing work of the community schools. The Team
meets monthly and the subcommittees meet as often as twice a week. Minutes from all meetings are posted on a bulletin board by the entrance of the school. We
also host community meetings and parent forums to continually engage parents and community partners on the work.
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12
13
11
13
9/21/2016
Family and Community Involvement in SIG Planning and Implementation
Describe how family and community members were involved in planning and will be involved in implementation on an on-going basis. Additionally, indicate the
methods used to inform the school community about SIG initiatives (e.g. posting on website, parent meetings, community forums, etc.).
3/15/2017
Date
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4/19/2017
Designation & implementation of a Community School
Review of outreach strategies & subcommittees
Application for SIG & community schools
Application for SIG & community schools
Review of parent engagement efforts & community schools
Integration of SIG & community schools
Minutes on FileNumber of Participants Topic
Stakeholder Meetings
parent 7/8
Include the following information for stakeholder meetings in which the school's turnaround plans were discussed.
Mrs. Moncur
Jennifer Pellegrine
Clifford Anderson
Sophia Domeville
Angela McClain
Agenda on File
parent
7/8
8/8
8/8
3/4
8/8
Include the following information regarding Stakeholder Committee membership and participation. Add additional rows as necessary.
Stakeholder Committee Membership and Participation
Name Title # Meetings Attended/Total Meetings
Shirley Wilcox
Principal
Community Engagement Specialist
Community School Director
5/17/2017
Review of outreach efforts & community schools
Review of year & plans for 2017-18
14
13
School Operations Manager
10/19/2016
11/16/2016
1/18/2017
2/15/2017
S-3: Status on Leading Indicators and PARCC Assessments
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21Pre-SIG Planning Year Full
Implementation
Full
Implementation
Full
Implementation
Sustainability
Year
91 91 93 95 95 95
39.2% 7.4% 5.9% 4.7% 3.8% 3.0%
12.6% not avail 11.97 11.4 10.83 9.72
91% 94% 94% 94% 95% 95%
1 1
3% 2%
34 45
0 0
0 0
8.33% 12.50 13.75 19.00 24.00 29.00
8.57% 11.54 18.50 19.75 25.00 30.00
15.15% 23.08 17.54 24.50 25.75 31.00
7.14% 25.00 29.08 23.54 30.50 31.75
11.11% 14.29 31.00 35.08 29.54 36.50
16.67% 16.22 20.29 37.00 41.08 35.54
Student Discipline Data
Increased Learning Time (ILT)
ILT Hours for Core Subjects
ILT Hours for Enrichment
Metric
Percentage of Instructional Vacancies or Leaves
Number of Instructional Vacancies or Leaves
ILT Hours for Teacher Collaboration
Total ILT Hours
Student Presence
Student Attendance Rate
Chronic Absenteeism
Out of School Suspensions
Teacher Presence
8th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
Office Conduct Referrals (OCRs)
In School Suspensions
Teacher Attendance Rate
Teacher Evaluation Data
Total Number of Teachers
Number of Teachers with Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Percentage of Teachers with CAPs
PARCC ELA Proficiency
S-3: Status on Leading Indicators and PARCC Assessments
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21Pre-SIG Planning Year Full
Implementation
Full
Implementation
Full
Implementation
Sustainability
YearMetric
Spencer Only
2016-17
6.06% 15.38 16.90 20.00 23.00 28.00
6.06% 3.70 19.38 20.90 24.00 27.00
3.03% 23.08 7.70 23.38 24.90 28.00
0 12.20 27.08 11.70 27.38 28.90
5.56% 6.00 16.12 31.08 15.70 31.38
3.13% 8.57 12.00 19.12 35.08 19.70
High School
PARCC ELA Growth (SGPs)
4th Grade
5th Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
PARCC Math Proficiency
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
High School
PARCC Math Growth (SGPs)
S-4: SIG Cohort 4/4R - Year 2 Activity Plan
English Language Arts
SMART GOAL
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1 x
2 x
3 x
4 x x x x
5 x x x x
6 x x x x
7 x x x x
By June 2018, through the effective implementation of blended learning model and targeted interventions, 75% of 3 - 8th grade students will achieve a
growth of 20% in ELA using iReady assessment data from Fall to Spring.
Quarterly Interim GoalsBy October 2017, administer the iReady diagnostic test to 100% of all 3-8th grade students to establish baseline data.
By December 2017, 75% of 3-8th grade students will achieve a growth of 10% in ELA from the iReady baseline data.
By February 2018, 75% of 3 - 8th grade students will achieve a growth of 15% in ELA from the iReady baseline data.
By June 2018, through the effective implementation of blended learning model and targeted interventions, 75% of 3 - 8th grade students will achieve a
growth of 20% in ELA using iReady assessmentn data from Fall to Spring.
Step # Action Steps Assigned ToImplementation Timeline
Vice Principal
Ensure all teachers are properly trained on blended learning and iReady. Vice Principal
Train after-school staff of tutoring programs in IReady. Academic Interventionists
Academic interventionists will develop small-group, after-school and individual sessions for
targeted students based on data from each quarterly assessment.Academic Interventionists
Conduct iReady interim assessments for all 3-8th graders quarterly. Teachers
Train all ELA Head Coaches, Academic Interventionists and Teacher Coaches on the various
blended learning programs and expectations for student growth.
For classes with more than 80% of the students requiring assistance, the academic
interventionists will push into the classrooms and will develop a schedule for such.
Principal, Vice Principal
Principal will review assessment data and conduct quarterly walkthroughs by grade and
teacher to monitor implementation of blended learning model identify teachers for targeted
PD, as needed. Routinely review ELA assessments by teacher and by grade to quickly
address any issues in instructional practices.
Academic Interventionists
S-4: SIG Cohort 4/4R - Year 2 Activity Plan
English Language Arts
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Step # Action Steps Assigned To
Implementation Timeline
8 x x x x
9 x x x x
10 x x x x
11 x x x x
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Principal, Data CoachSchool leadership will monitor the impact of the various ELA interventions for students and
make adjustments (type of intervention, frequency,etc.) as needed.
Create after-school "clubs" that teach and emphasize ELA skills, which will be operational by
October 2017.
Program Coordinator,
Academic Interventionists
Principal, Vice Principal
At the end of each quarter meet with parents of students who need assistance beyond what
is offered during the school day for enrollment in afterschool and Saturday programming
which will begin in October 2017.
Principal, VP, Data Coach School leadership will routinely assess student progress by teacher and offer
S-4: SIG Cohort 4/4R - Year 2 Activity Plan
Mathematics
SMART GOAL
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1 x
2 x x x x
3 x
4 x x x x
5 x x x x
6 x x x x
7 x x x x
Conduct iReady and Dreambox assessments for all 3-8th graders quarterly. Teachers
Academic interventionists will develop small-group, after-school and individual sessions for
targeted students based on data from each quarterly assessment.Academic Interventionists
For classes with more than 80% of the students requiring assistance, the academic
interventionists will push into the classrooms and will develop a schedule for such.
Principal, Vice Principal
Principal will review assessment data and conduct quarterly walkthroughs by grade and
teacher to monitor implementation of blended learning model identify teachers for targeted
PD, as needed. Routinely review Math assessments by teacher and by grade to quickly
address any issues in instructional practices.
Academic Interventionists
Train the Academic Interventionists and teachers on the various blended learning models Principal and Vice Principal
Observe the teachers on the usasge of the various interventions and provide correction as
needed.VP
Hold a specialized training on Iready for both the teachers and after-school academic
providers.Academic Interventionists
By February 2018, 75% of 3 - 8th grade students will achieve a growth of 15% in Math from the iReady baseline data.
By June 2018, through the effective implementation of blended learning model and targeted interventions, 75% of 3 - 8th grade students will achieve a
growth of 20% in Math using iReady assessment data from Fall to Spring.
Step # Action Steps Assigned ToImplementation Timeline
By June 2018, through the effective implementation of blended learning model and targeted interventions, 75% of 3 - 8th grade students will achieve a
growth of 20% in Math using iReady assessment data from Fall to Spring.
Quarterly Interim GoalsBy October 2017, administer the iReady diagnostic test to 100% of all 3-8th grade students to establish baseline data.
By December 2017, 75% of 3-8th grade students will achieve a growth of 10% in Math from the iReady baseline data.
S-4: SIG Cohort 4/4R - Year 2 Activity Plan
Mathematics
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Step # Action Steps Assigned To
Implementation Timeline
8 x x x x
9 x x x x
10 x x x x
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
School leadership will monitor the impact of the various Math interventions for students
and make adjustments (type of intervention, frequency, etc.) as needed.Principal, Data Coach
Create afterschool school "clubs" that teach and reinforce math skills which will be
operational by October 2017Program Coodinaor
At the end of each quarter meet with parents of students who need assistance beyond what
is offered during the school day for enrollment in afterschool and Saturday programming
which will begin in October 2017.
Academic Interventionists
& VP, Program
Coordinator
S-4: SIG Cohort 4/4R - Year 2 Activity Plan
Climate and Culture
SMART GOAL
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1 x
2 x
3 x
4 x x
5 x
Administer Positive Action's culture and climate pre and post survey to students. Analyze
results at the end of the school year.Program Coordinator, VP
Host a community meeting to introduce Positive Action and the restorative justice practices
to parents and other family members.
Principal, Program
Coordinator
Ensure all instructional, operational, and support staff are trained on Positive Action and
restortative justice practices. Program Coordinator
Train all teachers and staff on the effects of Trauma/ Adverse childhood experiences
Program
Coordinator,Climate
Development Specialist
Create a system to provide students with positive reinforcement activities to promote
positive behaviors
Climate Development
Specialist, Program
Coordinator
By March 2018, Louise A. Spencer will decrease chronic absentissm by 15% (from the 2016-17 data of 7.4%) to 6.3%.
By June 2018, through the effective implementation of Positive Action and Restorative Practices, Louise A. Spencer will reduce chronic
absenteeism by 20%, (as compared to the 2016-2017 data) from 7.4% to 5.9%.
Step # Action Steps Assigned ToImplementation Timeline
By June 2018, through the effective implementation of Postive Action, Louise A. Spencer will reduce chronic absenteeism by 20% (as compared to
2016-2017 data) from 7.4% to 5.9%.
Quarterly Interim Goals
By October 31, 2017, Louise A. Spencer will decrease chronic absentissm by 5% (from the 2016-17 data of 7.4%) to 7.0%.
By December 2017, Louise A. Spencer will decrease chronic absentissm by 10% (from the 2016-17 data of 7.4%) to 6.7%.
S-4: SIG Cohort 4/4R - Year 2 Activity Plan
Climate and Culture
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Step # Action Steps Assigned To
Implementation Timeline
6 x
7 x x x x
8 x x x x
9 x x x x
10 x x x x
11 x x x x
12 x x
13 x x x x
14 x x x x
15 x x x
16
17
18
19
20
Provide ongoing intensive therapeutic counseling to students identified by social worker.Climate Development
Specialist
Identify students and their families who could benefit from Postive Action lessonsPrincipal, Climate
Development Specialist
Administer Positive Action curriculumn to 50 families. Community & Family
Engagement Worker
Provide ongoing individual or group counseling to students on making positive choices and
dealing with effects of traumaSocial Worker
Create an ongoing process to provide intervention services to students identified through a
case management process
Climate Development
Specialist/Social Worker
Provide 1-2 professional development activities on trauma informed approaches to increase
desired student behaviors to all staff members.
Climate Development
Specialist
Conduct quarterly walkthroughs to monitor teacher practice to ensure that teachers are
implementing daily Positive Action curriculumProgram Coodinator
Provide bimonthly professional development webinars on Positive Action or restorative
justice practices.Program Coordinator
Provide in-class support to teachers with the implementation of Positive Action and to help
increase their classroom management techniques
Climate Development
Specialist, Program
Coordinator
Establish a classroom schedule for the teaching of the Positive Action lessons. Principal, Program
Coordinator
S-5: Field Trip Request Form
LEA: School:Newark Louise A. Spencer
An educational field trip request form must be completed for each excursion. Once approved, any request for modification must be
submitted, in writing, to your SIG program officer.
Field Trip Plan
5/20/2018
Describe how this experience will extend classroom instruction and addresses content challenges identified in the needs assessment.
West Orange, NJ
Proposed Location (City, State)
Admission
Turtle Back Zoo - grades K-2
Description of Field Trip (including Grade Levels)
Describe the student learning objectives for this field trip.
Proposed Date
200
Estimated Number of Student and Staff Participants
These programs encourage critical thinking about and meaningful connections to the biology, ecology, and evolution of animals by using guided inquiry,
animal ambassadors, and appropriate biofacts to illustrate key scientific concepts and themes.
This opportunity will allow our students to interact with wildlife in a completely unique way and will help us enhance our current curriculum goals. It will
give students an in-depth investigation of animals from around the world, and curriculum-focused programs that include numerous possibilities for 21st
Century learning in the STEM fields. Each visit provides authentic learning experiences while engaging students in a fun and hands-on environment.
10
3
550
Field Trip Budget
Unit Cost Quantity TotalItem Description (admission fees, transportation, etc.)
Science Lesson
Transportation 4
200 2000
600
2200
200
LEA: School:Newark Louise A. Spencer
An educational field trip request form must be completed for each excursion. Once approved, any request for modification must be
Field Trip Plan
Philadelphia, PA 3/8/2018
Proposed Location (City, State) Proposed Date
Franklin Institute - grades 3-5 150
Description of Field Trip (including Grade Levels) Estimated Number of Student and Staff Participants
Describe the student learning objectives for this field trip.
At The Franklin Institute, students will understand science and technology in ways that empower them to make decisions about critical issues that
affect their lives. Also exposed to evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas. Our focus will be Earth & Space Sciences with an
emphasis on Earth & Human Activity with a live science show and hands on workshop.
Describe how this experience will extend classroom instruction and addresses content challenges identified in the needs assessment.
Often, children from poverty, do not have the same access to educational opportunities outside the walls of the classroom. This trip provides
students with the background and academic vocabulary necessary to meet the state's proficient and advanced levels of student academic
achievement.
Field Trip Budget
2 3000
Item Description (admission fees, transportation, etc.) Unit Cost Quantity Total
Admission 0
Science Lesson & Show 5 150 750
Transportation 1500
LEA: School:Newark Louise A. Spencer
An educational field trip request form must be completed for each excursion. Once approved, any request for modification must be
Field Trip Plan
Camden, NJ 1/12/2018
Proposed Location (City, State)
Adventure Aquarium - grades 6-8 200
Description of Field Trip (including Grade Levels) Estimated Number of Student and Staff Participants
Describe the student learning objectives for this field trip.
Students will discover a world of STEM-based learning beyond the classroom and connect with 8,500 aquatic species. This field trip will bring
education alive and have students learn more about marine environments. A field trip to Adventure Aquarium will revitalize the teachers
curriculum, introduce students to a world of aquatic treasures and help them make the emotional connection that will encourage engagement in
local and global conservation. As an urban school, our students have virtually no contact with marine life.
Describe how this experience will extend classroom instruction and addresses content challenges identified in the needs assessment.
Often, children from poverty, do not have the same access to educational opportunities outside the walls of the classroom. This trip provides
students with the background and academic vocabulary necessary to meet the state's proficient and advanced levels of student academic
achievement.
Field Trip Budget
Item Description (admission fees, transportation, etc.) Unit Cost Quantity Total
Admission 12 200 2400
Science Lesson & Show 5 200 1000
Transportation 550 5 2750
LEA: School:Newark Louise A. Spencer
An educational field trip request form must be completed for each excursion. Once approved, any request for modification must be
Field Trip Plan
Washington , DC 6/2/2018
Proposed Location (City, State) Proposed Date
Museum of African American History & Culture, 6-8 100
Description of Field Trip (including Grade Levels) Estimated Number of Student and Staff Participants
Describe the student learning objectives for this field trip.
Students will be exposed to artifacts and stories which tell the American story through the African American lens resulting in increased sense of
pride and intrinsic self worth (key cornerstones of Positive Action). Also deepen their critical thinking skills and inquiry.
Describe how this experience will extend classroom instruction and addresses content challenges identified in the needs assessment.
Visiting a museum provides students with background knowledge and exposes students to a diversity of ideas, peoples, places and time periods.
This broadening experience imparts greater appreciation and understanding of African-American culture. Research has shown that students retain
more knowledge through this type of experience-based learning.
Field Trip Budget
Item Description (admission fees, transportation, etc.) Unit Cost Quantity Total
Admission
Transportation 1500 2 3000
Parking 10 2 20
Date: 6/26/2017
School: Louise A.Spencer
County: Essex
District: Newark Public Schools
CDS Code: 13-3570-495
NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)Cohort 4/4R - Year 2
Budget Title Page
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NGO TITLE: School Improvement Grant
SCHOOL NAME: Date: 6/26/2017
School 1128371
Total 1162097
Describe how requested funds are aligned to the SMART Goals and the requirements of the selected SIG model.
Personnel (100-100 & 200-100): The staffing plan designed for this SIG opportunity ensures the effective implementation of the Positive Action Program in
conjunction with the infusion of technology in teaching and learning, strong instructional training and support and supportive services.
Project Coordinator - This person is largely responsible for the management at Louise A. Spencer School and ensuring that crucial project benchmarks are met. The
Coordinator will undergo the standard coaching training and will also receive additional training in certain areas of management.
Positive Action Coach - Head Coaches will be responsible for teaching Positive Action lessons to teachers through modeling and shared teaching. Head Coaches
will be content experts on the assigned kits.
Climate Development Specialist - The Climate Development Specialist will work closely with thw school principal on climate activities and with Head Coaches on
daily implementation once the team has been assembled and trained.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Working with students and teachers to deal with interventions and student needs. parental absence caused by death,
incarceration, or departure. They will also provide anger management counseling, and other creative therapeutic programs THE PRIMARY ROLE WILL BE TO WORK
SPECIFICALLY WITH STUDENTS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AND THOSE SEVERLY IMPACTED BY SOCIAL FACTORS THAT INTERRUPT THEIR LEARNING INCLUDING
PARENTAL ABSENCE CAUSED BY DEATH, INCARCERATION, OR DEPARTURE. THEY WILL ALSO PROVIDE ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, AND OTHER CREATIVE
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS. THE SOCIAL WORKERS WOULD MANAGE REGULAR SMALL GROUP AND INDIVDUAL COUSELING SESSIONS. SOCIAL WORKERS WILL
ALSO WORK WITH FAMILIES OF IMPACTED STUDENTS SINCE HISTORIICALLY STUDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED CRISIS OR TRAMATIC EVENTS AT HOME OR IN THE
COMMUNITY. SOCIAL WORKERS WILL PROVIDE WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS ON HOW TO BEST DEAL WITH STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. THE PLAN WOULD
BE TO DECREASE THE NEED FOR 2 SOCIAL WORKERS AND SUSTAIN 1 POSITION IN THE LOCAL SCHOOL BUDGET OR WITH TITLE IV FUNDING. DUE TO THE HIGH
NEED IN THE SCHOOL, ONE SOCIAL WORKER WOULD BE SPECIFICALLY FOR GRADES K-5 AND ONE FOR 6-8.
Data Coach - This position will work closely with the project management team and academic interventionists over the course of the grant to build administrative
and teacher capacity in the utilization and disaggregation of multiple forms of data to inform decision making, track growth over-time, and manage/execute
change.
Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator: As this is a community effort, a Community Outreach Coordinator will be a key position to raise the level of
participation in the school from parents and community supports. Monthly activities and workshops will be held in the evening and during the weekend. Through
focus groups, parents have expressed a desire to be move involved in the school community.
Purchased Services (100-300 & 200-300)The purchased services in the proposed SIG opportunity are to support the implementation of the Positive Action
Program through a joint partnership with the lead agency for the community schools initiative at Louise A. Spencer School. Positive Action will provide
professional development to the entire staff of the school building throughout the school year and support the school leadership team with implementation. The
additional purchased services will be therapeutic counseling services for students, groups, and families identified through the Positive Action efforts that will need
additional social emotional support.
Supplies and Materials (100-600 & 200-600) The supplies proposed in the SIG opportunity is to purchase Positive Action kits needed for each classroom.
● Licensed Therapeutic counseling services provided for students identified through the Positive Action Program that need additional support. The counseling will
be provided by a licensed clinical facility with access to physicians, counselors, and therapists. Counseling will take place with families, in groups or in individual
sessions.
● External Enrichment Coordinator will do the before/after school programs and parent support program. They will also be responsible for the 6 week summer
program for students who need remedial care. They will be responsible for youth enrichment and clubs for all students.
Supplies and Materials (100-600 & 200-600)
Positive Action kits are designed to guide students and other school staff through the curriculum
Digital Content: Multiple providers will offer computer adaptive online programs to assist with enrichment and intervention needed to support the PSLPs.
Field trips - With the change in leadership and the preliminary analysis conducted by the new leadership, there is a shift to further align the turnaround work of the
four elementary schools; especially given the merger. The school community will be together at least monthly for special events, trainings and development. It is
critical that all programming and resources are aligned, including trips. In some cases, the four schools will travel together to further aid in cohesion and the
stabilization of those schools.
BUDGET NARRATIVE
Louise A.Spencer
Year 2 (2017-18) Allocation(see NGO Section 1.4 for approved amount)
LEA (maximum 5% administrative) 33726
Personnel (100-100 & 200-100): The staffing plan designed for this SIG opportunity ensures the effective implementation of the Positive Action Program in
conjunction with the infusion of technology in teaching and learning, strong instructional training and support and supportive services.
Project Coordinator - This person is largely responsible for the management at Louise A. Spencer School and ensuring that crucial project benchmarks are met. The
Coordinator will undergo the standard coaching training and will also receive additional training in certain areas of management.
Positive Action Coach - Head Coaches will be responsible for teaching Positive Action lessons to teachers through modeling and shared teaching. Head Coaches
will be content experts on the assigned kits.
Climate Development Specialist - The Climate Development Specialist will work closely with thw school principal on climate activities and with Head Coaches on
daily implementation once the team has been assembled and trained.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Working with students and teachers to deal with interventions and student needs. parental absence caused by death,
incarceration, or departure. They will also provide anger management counseling, and other creative therapeutic programs THE PRIMARY ROLE WILL BE TO WORK
SPECIFICALLY WITH STUDENTS IN CRISIS SITUATIONS AND THOSE SEVERLY IMPACTED BY SOCIAL FACTORS THAT INTERRUPT THEIR LEARNING INCLUDING
PARENTAL ABSENCE CAUSED BY DEATH, INCARCERATION, OR DEPARTURE. THEY WILL ALSO PROVIDE ANGER MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, AND OTHER CREATIVE
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS. THE SOCIAL WORKERS WOULD MANAGE REGULAR SMALL GROUP AND INDIVDUAL COUSELING SESSIONS. SOCIAL WORKERS WILL
ALSO WORK WITH FAMILIES OF IMPACTED STUDENTS SINCE HISTORIICALLY STUDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED CRISIS OR TRAMATIC EVENTS AT HOME OR IN THE
COMMUNITY. SOCIAL WORKERS WILL PROVIDE WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS ON HOW TO BEST DEAL WITH STUDENTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. THE PLAN WOULD
BE TO DECREASE THE NEED FOR 2 SOCIAL WORKERS AND SUSTAIN 1 POSITION IN THE LOCAL SCHOOL BUDGET OR WITH TITLE IV FUNDING. DUE TO THE HIGH
NEED IN THE SCHOOL, ONE SOCIAL WORKER WOULD BE SPECIFICALLY FOR GRADES K-5 AND ONE FOR 6-8.
Data Coach - This position will work closely with the project management team and academic interventionists over the course of the grant to build administrative
and teacher capacity in the utilization and disaggregation of multiple forms of data to inform decision making, track growth over-time, and manage/execute
change.
Parent and Community Outreach Coordinator: As this is a community effort, a Community Outreach Coordinator will be a key position to raise the level of
participation in the school from parents and community supports. Monthly activities and workshops will be held in the evening and during the weekend. Through
focus groups, parents have expressed a desire to be move involved in the school community.
Purchased Services (100-300 & 200-300)The purchased services in the proposed SIG opportunity are to support the implementation of the Positive Action
Program through a joint partnership with the lead agency for the community schools initiative at Louise A. Spencer School. Positive Action will provide
professional development to the entire staff of the school building throughout the school year and support the school leadership team with implementation. The
additional purchased services will be therapeutic counseling services for students, groups, and families identified through the Positive Action efforts that will need
additional social emotional support.
Supplies and Materials (100-600 & 200-600) The supplies proposed in the SIG opportunity is to purchase Positive Action kits needed for each classroom.
● Licensed Therapeutic counseling services provided for students identified through the Positive Action Program that need additional support. The counseling will
be provided by a licensed clinical facility with access to physicians, counselors, and therapists. Counseling will take place with families, in groups or in individual
sessions.
● External Enrichment Coordinator will do the before/after school programs and parent support program. They will also be responsible for the 6 week summer
program for students who need remedial care. They will be responsible for youth enrichment and clubs for all students.
Supplies and Materials (100-600 & 200-600)
Positive Action kits are designed to guide students and other school staff through the curriculum
Digital Content: Multiple providers will offer computer adaptive online programs to assist with enrichment and intervention needed to support the PSLPs.
Field trips - With the change in leadership and the preliminary analysis conducted by the new leadership, there is a shift to further align the turnaround work of the
four elementary schools; especially given the merger. The school community will be together at least monthly for special events, trainings and development. It is
critical that all programming and resources are aligned, including trips. In some cases, the four schools will travel together to further aid in cohesion and the
stabilization of those schools.
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL & Step
Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT CODE
POSITION/NAMECOST CALCULATION
For full-time positions: total annual salary x
percent of time to the
grant project = total
For part-time positions: rate (4) per hour x
number of hours per week x number of
weeks per year = total
GRANT REQUEST
AMOUNT
Climate Culture 1-4 200 - 100: Full
Time and Part
Time Salaries
Support Services
Project Coordinator to lead and ensure
implementation of Positive Action
$77,000 * 100% $ 77,000.00
Climate Culture 1-5 200 - 100: Full
Time and Part
Time Salaries
Support Services
Climate Development Specialist as required
by whole-school reform model
$99,941 *100% $ 99,941.00
Climate Culture 1-6 200 - 100: Full
Time and Part
Time Salaries
Support Services
2 Positive Action Head Coaches as required
by whole-school reform model
(2) 68,506 * 100% $ 137,012.00
Climate Culture 15 200 - 100: Full
Time and Part
Time Salaries
Support Services
Parent/Community Outreach Coordinator as
required by whole-school reform model
$61,350 * 100% $ 61,350.00
ELA 10-11; Math 10-11 200 - 100: Full
Time and Part
Time Salaries
Support Services
Data Coach/Technology Coordinator to
analyze data and assist teachers in analyzing
data. The salary is determined by the
experience of the person filling the position.
$98,306 * 100% $ 98,306.00
BUDGET DETAIL FORM A
Personal Services - Salaries
Function & Object Codes 100-100 and 200-100
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns. Use multiple lines for
a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL & Step
Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT CODE
POSITION/NAMECOST CALCULATION
For full-time positions: total annual salary x
percent of time to the
grant project = total
For part-time positions: rate (4) per hour x
number of hours per week x number of
weeks per year = total
GRANT REQUEST
AMOUNT
BUDGET DETAIL FORM A
Personal Services - Salaries
Function & Object Codes 100-100 and 200-100
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns. Use multiple lines for
a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
POSITION/NAME GRANT
REQUESTED
SALARY
AMOUNT
FICA
7.65%
TPAF
18.35
----------%
PERS
----------%
WRKR'S
COMP
----------%
UNEMPLY.
----------%
DISABIL.
----------%
HEALTH
----------%
OTHER
SPECIFY:
_______
----------%
TOTAL %
OF
BENEFITS
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
(BENEFITS
ONLY)
Project Coordinator
77,000$ 5,891$ 14,130$ 8525 3000 31,545$
Climate Dev
Specialist 99,941$ 7,645$ 18,339$ 8525 3000 37,510$
2 PA Head Coaches
137,012$ 10,481$ 25,142$ 17050 6000 58,673$
Parent/Community
Outreach
Coordinator 61,350$ 4,693$ 11,258$ 8525 3000 27,476$
Data Coach 98,306$ 7,520$ 18,039$ 8525 3000 37,085$
BUDGET DETAIL FORM B
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
Function & Object Codes 200 - 200
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns. Use multiple lines for a
single entry if necessary.
Louise A.Spencer
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
POSITION/NAME GRANT
REQUESTED
SALARY
AMOUNT
FICA
7.65%
TPAF
18.35
----------%
PERS
----------%
WRKR'S
COMP
----------%
UNEMPLY.
----------%
DISABIL.
----------%
HEALTH
----------%
OTHER
SPECIFY:
_______
----------%
TOTAL %
OF
BENEFITS
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
(BENEFITS
ONLY)
BUDGET DETAIL FORM B
Personal Services - Employee Benefits
Function & Object Codes 200 - 200
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns. Use multiple lines for a
single entry if necessary.
Louise A.Spencer
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
RATE:
HOURLY,
DAILY,
FLAT FEE
TIME
REQUIRED
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
Climate Culture 1, 4-6 200 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(noninstructio
nal/support)
Positive Action evidenced-based WSR model Professional
Development - 3 onsite visits, evaluation and Admin fee.
Flat fee 1 year $ 20,000
Climate Culture 10 100 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(instructional)
Mental Health Professional Services - counseling services
provided for students identified through the Positive Action
Program that need additional support.
$10,000 month 10 months $ 100,000
BUDGET DETAIL FORM C
Purchased Professional and Technical Services
Function & Object Codes 100 - 300 and 200 - 300
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
RATE:
HOURLY,
DAILY,
FLAT FEE
TIME
REQUIRED
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
BUDGET DETAIL FORM C
Purchased Professional and Technical Services
Function & Object Codes 100 - 300 and 200 - 300
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
ELA 10-11, Math 10-
11
200 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(noninstructio
nal/support)
Leadership coaching for administrator to identify the strengths
and areas for growth at the priority schools by observing coaching
and learning stakeholders’ views through surveys and interviews
$30,904 Flat Fee 1 year $ 30,904
Climate Culture 200 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(noninstructio
nal/support)
Professional Development on Adverse Childhood experiences;
teachers need professional development for strategies in working
with students with adverse behaviors
$2,000 session 12 $ 24,000
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
RATE:
HOURLY,
DAILY,
FLAT FEE
TIME
REQUIRED
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
BUDGET DETAIL FORM C
Purchased Professional and Technical Services
Function & Object Codes 100 - 300 and 200 - 300
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
ELA 7, Math 7 100 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(instructional)
Youth Enrichment programming services for school
clubs/enrichment Activities to reinforce Positive Action themes.
$ 5000 per
month
12 months $ 60,000
ELA Math 200 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(noninstructio
nal/support)
Professional Development on Blended Learning Model 2,000 session 12 sessions $ 24,000
ELA 7, Math 7 100 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(instructional)
Before/after school programming for identified academically
struggling students and parent support program.
6,000 10 months $ 60,000
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
RATE:
HOURLY,
DAILY,
FLAT FEE
TIME
REQUIRED
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
BUDGET DETAIL FORM C
Purchased Professional and Technical Services
Function & Object Codes 100 - 300 and 200 - 300
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
ELA 7, Math 7 100 - 300:
Purchased
Professional
and Technical
Services
(instructional)
6 week summer program for students identified as needing
academic asssitance.
10,000 week 6 weeks $ 60,000
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
(UC)
QUANTITY
(Q)
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
(GR)Climate Culture 1-4 100 - 600:
Instructional
Supplies and
Textbooks
Positive Action Refresher Kits for all grade levels in classrooms 330 50 $ 7,500
Climate Culture 200 - 600:
Noninstructio
nal Supplies
and Materials
Professional Development books for teachers that relate to
positive school climate and culture
50 100 $ 5,000
BUDGET DETAIL FORM D
Supplies and Materials
Function & Object Codes 100 - 600 and 200 - 600
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
(UC)
QUANTITY
(Q)
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
(GR)
BUDGET DETAIL FORM D
Supplies and Materials
Function & Object Codes 100 - 600 and 200 - 600
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG) Date:
SCHOOL NAME:
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
(UC)
QUANTITY
(Q)
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
(GR)
BUDGET DETAIL FORM E
Equipment
Function & Object Codes 400 - 731 and 400 - 732
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date: __________
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNTELA Math Climate
Culture
100 - 500:
Other
Purchased
Services
Online Digital content for student in LAL and Math - Multiple providers will offer computer adaptive
online programs to assist with enrichment and intervention in LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY AND MATH
600 students x $85 per student
$ 51,000
ELA Math Climate
Culture
200 - 500:
Other
Purchased
Services
Transportation for 4 field trips - K-8 learning excursions to extend learning for students as part of the
Positive Action Program. Bus prices increased as per our Transportation Dept. Turtle Back Zoo (2200),
Camden Aquarium (2750), Franklin Institute (3000), and African American Museum (3020)
$ 10,970
ELA Math Climate
Culture
100 - 800:
Other Objects
Admissions for 4 field trips - K-8 learning excursions to extend learning for students as part of the
Positive Aciton Program. Turtle Back Zoo (2600), Camden Aquarium (3400) and Franklin Institute
(750)
$ 6,750
ELA Math Climate
Culture
200 - 800:
Other Objects
Teacher Institute to secure off-site venue during summer for week long PD retreat. $ 2,000
Climate Culture 16 200 - 800:
Other Objects
Online subsciption to Survey Monkey to house all surveys and data for Positive Action Program $ 350
BUDGET DETAIL FORM F
Other Purchased Services, Other Objects, Purchased Property Sevices, Travel, Indirect Costs, Buildings
Function & Object Codes 100 - 500, 100 - 800, 200 - 400, 200 - 500, 200 - 580, 200 - 800, 200 - 860, 400 - 720
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)
SCHOOL NAME: Date: __________
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
BUDGET DETAIL FORM F
Other Purchased Services, Other Objects, Purchased Property Sevices, Travel, Indirect Costs, Buildings
Function & Object Codes 100 - 500, 100 - 800, 200 - 400, 200 - 500, 200 - 580, 200 - 800, 200 - 860, 400 - 720
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES: Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)SCHOOL NAME: Date:__________
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / COST CALCULATION
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
200-800 SIG Admin (20% for Senior Accounting Manager) $ 10,000
200-100 SIG Senior Manager- $85000 salary * 20% plus $6,726 benefits $ 17,000
200-200 SIG Senior Manager Benefits $ 6,726
BUDGET DETAIL FORM G
LEA Administrative Costs - Other Purchased Services, NonInstructional Salaries and Benefits, Other Objects, Purchased Property Sevices, Travel,
Supplies, Other Objects, Indirect Costs, Equipment
Function & Object Codes 200 - 100, 200 - 200, 200 - 300, 200 - 400, 200 - 500, 200 - 580, 200 - 600, 200 - 800, 200-860, 400 - 732
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES:Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
NGO TITLE: NJ School Improvement Grant (SIG)SCHOOL NAME: Date:__________
SMART GOAL &
Step Number(s)
FUNCTION -
OBJECT
CODE
DESCRIPTION / COST CALCULATION
GRANT
REQUEST
AMOUNT
BUDGET DETAIL FORM H
Pre-Award Costs - Instructional Materials & Supplies, Other Purchased Services, Other Objects, Purchased Property Sevices, Travel, Supplies, Other
Objects, Equipment
Function & Object Codes 100 - 600, 200 - 300, 200 - 500, 200 - 580, 200 - 600, 200 - 800, 200-860, 400-731, 400 - 732
Louise A.Spencer
NOTES:Refer to Part III, Constructing a Grant Application Budget, of the Discretionary Grant Application for instructions. Complete all columns.
Use multiple lines for a single entry if necessary.
School Name:
SIG SIG ADMINSIG
FUNDS FUNDS TOTALINSTRUCTION
Personnel Services - Salaries -$ -$ Purchased Professional &
Technical Services 280,000$ 280,000$
Other Purchased Services 51,000$ 51,000$
Supplies & Materials 7,500$ 7,500$
Other Objects 6,750$ 6,750$
SUBTOTAL -
INSTRUCTION 345,250$ 345,250$
SUPPORT SERVICES
Personnel Services - Salaries 473,609$ 17,000$ 490,609$ Personnel Services - Employee
Benefits 192,288$ 6,726$ 199,014$ Purchased Professional &
Technical Services 98,904$ -$ 98,904$
Purchased Property Services -$ -$ -$
Other Purchased Services 10,970$ -$ 10,970$
Travel -$ -$ -$
Supplies & Materials 5,000$ -$ 5,000$
Other Objects 2,350$ 10,000$ 12,350$
Indirect Costs 2,350$ -$
SUBTOTAL - SUPPORT
SERVICES 783,121$ 33,726$ 816,847$
Buildings -$
Instructional Equipment -$ -$
Non-instructional Equipment -$ -$ -$
SUBTOTAL - FACILITIES -$ -$ -$
TOTAL COST 1,128,371$ 33,726$ 1,162,097$
FY2018 - Project Period: September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018
BUDGET CATEGORY
OBJECT CODE
200-100
200-200
200-300
100-600
100-800
FUNCTION &
400-720
400-731
200-500
100-100
100-300
100-500
NGO Title: New Jersey School Improvement Grant (SIG)
Louise A.Spencer
400-732
200-580
200-600
200-800
200-860
200-400
School Name:
SIG
TOTALINSTRUCTION
Personnel Services - Salaries -$
Purchased Professional & Technical Services -$
Other Purchased Services -$
Supplies & Materials -$
Other Objects -$
SUBTOTAL - INSTRUCTION -$
SUPPORT SERVICES
Personnel Services - Salaries -$
Personnel Services - Employee Benefits -$
Purchased Professional & Technical Services -$
Purchased Property Services -$
Other Purchased Services -$
Travel -$
Supplies & Materials -$
Other Objects -$
Indirect Costs -$
SUBTOTAL - SUPPORT SERVICES -$
Buildings
Instructional Equipment -$
Non-instructional Equipment -$
SUBTOTAL - FACILITIES -$
TOTAL COST -$
Louise A.Spencer
NGO Title: New Jersey School Improvement Grant (SIG)
FY2018 - Pre-Award Period: July 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017
BUDGET CATEGORYFUNCTION &
OBJECT CODE
100-100
100-300
100-500
100-600
100-800
200-100
200-200
200-300
200-400
200-500
400-732
200-580
200-600
200-800
200-860
400-720
400-731
Form H funobjcodesg
100-600 200-100
200-300 200-200
200-500 200-300
200-580 200-400
200-600 200-500
200-800 200-580
200-860 200-600
400-731 200-800
400-732 200-860
400-732