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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Eric J. Smith
Commissioner of Education
T. WILLARD FAIR, Chairman
Members
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ROBERTO MARTINEZ
JOHN R. PADGET
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
LINDA K. TAYLOR
TO: Iraida Mendez-Cartaya
FROM: Joe Davis, Chief
DATE: August 19, 2009
SUBJECT: 2009-2010 21St Century Community Learning Centers Request For Proposal (RFP)
Project Number: 130-244OA-OCCC7
Applicant Agency: Miami -Dade County School District
Requested Funding: $271,869.00
We are very pleased to inform you that the aforementioned proposal submitted by your agency for the
2009-2010 21' Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Competitive Grant Competition has been
selected for funding. The overall quality of submitted proposals resulted in a highly competitive process,
and the success of your proposal is a significant accomplishment.
The final award will be contingent upon the successful completion of technical and budget review.
As indicated in the Request for Proposal, funds must include travel expenses for at least three people,
with one being the project director, to attend the New 21St CCLC Grantee Orientation and Statewide 21St
CCLC Conference. The Training and Conference will be held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. You
may access additional information by accessing http://www.floridaafterscliool.ora/confglance.html.
Online registration is expected to be open by September 1St, 2009. The dates are as follows:
New Agency Training: October 13, 2009 — 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Grantee Training: October 14, 2009 — 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
21St CCLC Statewide Conference: October 15 — 17, 2009 (schedule available online)
The Florida Department of Education 21" CCLC Director (Lani Lingo) and/or the 21St CCLC Technical
Assistance and Training Unit will contact you to complete the technical and budget review, as well as to
provide additional information regarding the 21St CCLC Grant Training and Statewide Conference.
We look forward to working with you in building your 21St CCLC program and creating an exciting
experience for Florida's students and their families. Should you have any questions about the review and
selection process or the specific review outcomes related to your proposal, please contact Mrs. Lani Lingo
at (850) 245-0852 or lani.linao:fldoe.ora. Contact information for the 21" CCLC Administrative Team
can be accessed at http://afterschooltlorida.hhp.ufl.edu/.
JOE DAVIS
BUREAU CHIEF
325 W. GAINES STREET • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0505 • www.fldoe.org