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Curriculum and Instruction
Board Meeting: August 4, 2010
Item #: C-85
Originator: Earl Burth
Subject: 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School —
Florida Department of Education
Directions: Answer each section in bullet form (short, clear, and precise).
1.
Purpose of item including recommended action:
The purpose of this item is to accept a grant awarded from the Florida Department of Education for
funding under the 21 st Century Community Learning Center Program in the approximate amount of
$369,078, for the grant period of August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2011.
2.
Historical information (e.g., # of years of implementation, schools involved and selection
processs)
• This is the fourth year of the five-year cycle;
• The program is located at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School;
• The program offers 200 students extended school day/year with a variety of learning opportunities in a
safe environment and encourages the students' efforts to improve their academic achievement and
enhance their physical, mental, and social wellness; and
• This program targets students in the lowest quartile in reading and mathematics on the SAT-10, Level 1
and 2 students on the 2009 FCAT, Students with Disabilities (SWD), and ELL students.
3.
What are the instructional implications and impact of this item?
• To provide students with educational enrichment activities that extend, strengthen, and remediate
academic progress to ensure high academic standards for all students;
• To provide students with the foundations of learning skills (confidence, perseverance, organizational)
needed to improve academic achievement and emotional well-being;
• To provide home -learning and independent study time assisted by tutors and parental support; and
• To provide recreational and creative expression time to promote teamwork and leadership skills.
4.
What major District and or C&I initiative(s) does it support? Please specify.
• The reading strategies are intertwined throughout the program, including but not limited to, math, writing,
and science;
• The various literacy activities will include journal/letter writing, Reader's Theater, group discussions,
cultural enrichment, character education and service learning projects;
• To intensify math and science through enrichment programs and hands-on activities; and
• To provide opportunities to meet high academic standards for all students.
5.
Impact on District
• Operations: There is no impact on operations.
• Financial:
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Associate Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
Board Meeting: August 4, 2010
Item #: C-85
Originator: Earl Burth
Subject: 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School —
Florida Department of Education
Directions: Answer each section in bullet form (short, clear, and precise).
21st CCLC Smith Elementa
Category
' Amt
of Total
Description
Personnel
Lead Teacher
14,062
3.81%
Will oversee and supervise the implementation of
each 21st CCLC component: After School,
Saturday Academy, and Summer Academy. The
Lead Teacher will align the 21st CCLC
curriculum with the school's instructional focus
calendars used throughout the school day/year.
The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for the
recruitment of both 21st CCLC students and staff.
This position will also require the Lead Teacher
to assist the Program Director with the collection,
analysis and reporting of ongoing data pertaining
to actively participating 21st CCLC students.
Certified Teachers
76,820
20.81%
Will provide the academic enrichment and
instruction to actively participating 21st CCLC
students during each of the 21st CCLC
components: After School, Saturday Academy,
and Summer Academy.
Science Facilitator
4,819
1.31 %
Will provide hands-on science activities for all 4th
and 5th grade actively participating 21st CCLC
students during the 21st CCLC After School and
Summer Academy program. All activities
provided will align to the District Pacing Guides
and the school focus calendar. The Science
Facilitator will support the goals and objectives of
the 21st CCLC program. Hands-on science
activities will be provided two times a week for
After School throughout the program year and
five days a week during the summer.
Community Involvement Specialist
5,865
1.59%
To assist the Parent Academy with providing
ongoing workshops and training for parents of
actively participating 21st CCLC students as part
of the Parental Involvement program component.
During After School and Summer Academy the
CIS will also make parent contact and home
visits based on —attendance, registration,
behavior, parent volunteer, parent attendance in
workshops, parent surveys, assist the Program
Director in coordinating the parent -child
workshops
Cafeteria Manager
3,686
1.00%
To receive and prepare breakfast, lunch and
snacks during Saturday Academy and Summer
Academy for actively participating 21st CCLC
students.
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Associate Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
Board Meeting: August 4, 2010
Item #: C-85
Originator: Earl Burth
Subject: 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School —
Florida Department of Education
Directions: Answer each section in bullet form (short, clear, and precise).
Security Monitor
6,685
1.81%
To ensure the safety of actively participating 21st
CCLC students by monitoring school grounds
and hallways during each of the 21st CCLC
components: after school programming,
Saturdays, Winter Break and Summer Academy.
Custodian
1,035
0.28%
To maintain a clean and safe environment for
actively participating 21st CCLC students during
the Saturday Academy. The costs for custodial
services solely supports the needs of 21st CCLC
students during 21st CCLC activities.
Fringe Benefits
24,222
6.56%
Subtotal Personnel & Fringes
137,194
37.17%
Professional/Technical
City of Miami
44,869
12.16%
The City of Miami will hire a Program Director
who will be responsible for the successful
implementation and collaborations of all 21st
CCLC program components. The Program
Director will conduct bi-monthly 21st CCLC
meetings with school administration, lead
teachers and Community -Based Organizations.
Artz-N-The Hood, Inc
16,000
A team of three professional instructors will
provide 28 days of a highly creative arts
curriculum encompassing etiquette/social
protocol, basic foundations of classical ballet,
West African dance/percussion master classes,
social dance, history, geography, choreography,
costuming and quarterly performances.
YMCA
101,348
27.46%
All actively participating 21st CCLC students will
be assigned a YMCA counselor at a 20 to 1 ratio.
YMCA counselors will oversee and supervise the
implementation of each 21st CCLC component
for After School, Saturday Academy, and
Summer Academy. They will assist with the
alignment of the 21st CCLC academic and
enrichment curriculum with the school's
instructional focus calendars used throughout the
school year. Counselors will supervise their
group to all activities, and will be responsible for:
class registration, behavior management,
attendance, parent communication and the safety
of the children.
Subtotal Prof/Tech
162,217
43.95%
Furniture, Fixtures and
Equipment
Travel
In -County Travel
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Associate Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
Board Meeting: August 4, 2010
Item #: C-85
Originator: Earl Burth
Subject: 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School —
Florida Department of Education
Directions: Answer each section in bullet form (short, clear, and precise).
Out -of -County
6,000
1.63%
Provide an opportunity for three active 21st
CCLC staff members to attend Professional
Development training to include one 21st CCLC
statewide conference and one national 21st
CCLC conference. Costs are estimated to
include conference registration fee, travel, hotel
and per diem. All conferences are for 21st CCLC
purposes as approved and/or required by the
FLDOE 21st CCLC program office.
Saturday Academy,
been considered in
Field Trips
7,200
1.95%
To provide transportation services to actively
participating 21st CCLC students and
chaperones/parents to attend educational and
cultural field trips during the project year.
Subtotal Travel
13,200
3.58%
Other
Other Purchased Services
15,000
4.06%
To provide admission fees for a total of ten (10)
field trips that will be planned throughout the
program year to various locations. Costs will be
solely for actively participating 21st CCLC
students.
Supplies
25,574
6.93%
Consumable supplies for use exclusively by
actively participating 21st CCLC students during
21st CCLC activities: to include paper, pencils,
pens, folders, workbooks and writing joumals
color paper, crayons. Supplemental Materials for
use exclusively by actively participating 21st
CCLC students during 21st CCLC activities: to be
used in reading, mathematics, writing, science,
physical fitness, nutrition and character education
materials to enhance the curriculum. Items
include, Life Skills Training, educational board
games, Hands on Science kits, Science Boot
Camp curriculum, K-5th grade SRA
Reading/Math Intervention Materials, On Target
Math -
Subtotal Other
40,574
10.99%
Indirect Cost
15,893
Total
$369,078
100.00%
• Staffing: Funding for the hourly personnel is provided for After School Tutoring,
Winter Intercession, and Summer Academy.
• Future Work: This is the fourth year of a 5-year cycle. A sustainability plan has
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Associate Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
Board Meeting: August 4, 2010
Item #: C-85
Originator: Earl Burth
Subject: 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School —
Florida Department of Education
Directions: Answer each section in bullet form (short, clear, and precise).
preparation for the end of the 5-year cycle.
6.
Is item a recurring item? Has programlinitiative been evaluated? When? If no, has an evaluation
been requested?
It will be a recurring item. Baseline data was collected last year and submitted to the Florida Department of
Education.
7. Controversial or negative issues of importance to the Board.
none
8.
Is item a follow-up of a previous Board Member item or was it requested by a Board Member?
Who?
No
9.
Staff member who will be present at committee and Board meeting to answer questions.
Name: Mr. Freddie Woodson
Title: Associate Superintendent
Office: District/School Operations
Telephone Number: 305-995-2938
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