NH Department of Education

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Federal Grant Program

Title IV of P.L. 107-110

Redistribution of 2009 Funds

SDFS Competitive Grant

APPLICATION FOR FUNDING DUE

February 10, 2012

Project Duration

Upon Approval through September 30, 2012

THE FUNDS MUST BE OGLIGATED AND DISBURSED

BY September 30, 2012

Safe and Drug-Free School (SDFS) funds may be used for research based programs and activities proven to be effective in preventing or reducing risk factors contributing to adolescent drug use and violence prevention. The Safe and Drug-Free Schools State Grant Program has changed and is now called the Safe and Supportive Schools and the Safe and Healthy Students Program which provides federal assistance to schools for programs that:

· create positive school climate and culture;

· prevent violence in and around schools (including bullying);

· prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs;

· involve parents and communities; and

· are coordinated with related Federal, State, and local activities.

The State Grant Program supports Goal 4 of the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, to ensure that “all students will be educated in learning environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning”.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant application is to redistribute funds from the 2009-2010 Safe and Drug-Free Schools Grant to address priority areas that reduce violence and substance abuse.

Eligibility

Local education agencies (LEAs) and Charter Schools are eligible applicants. Contracts with outside agencies to provide services are permitted. Approximately $200,000.00 is available for redistribution. It is anticipated that only a small number of grants will be awarded through this process. Grants awards to individual LEAs will not exceed $20,000. Please direct questions regarding this application to Deb Connell at (603) 271-3769 or email:

Priorities

The redistribution of funds from the 2009-10 SDFS Grant has been targeted to address high need areas of:

· Bullying awareness, prevention and intervention

· School climate and culture development

· Suicide awareness and prevention

· Prescription drug use awareness and prevention

· Other drug abuse and violence prevention activities identified by your district, such as peer programs and outside agency involvement.

Principles of Effectiveness

Activities supported by Safe and Drug-Free Schools must meet standards for effective and promising prevention programs as established by the U.S. Department of Education Principles of Effectiveness enacted in July 1998 and revised under NCLB in 2001. Principles of effectiveness include:

· Use of data to identify and prioritize needs;

· Establishment of goals and specific measurable action steps to attain them;

· Implementation of programs based on scientifically based research;

· Use of data on risk and protective factors in program design, implementation, and evaluation; and

· Consultation with parents in application development and program implementation.

Funds May be Used for the Following Authorized Activities:

Safe and Drug-Free Schools funds may be used within these activity areas provided that they are consistent with the Principles of Effectiveness.

Authorized activities include:

1. age appropriate and developmentally based activities that teach students about the dangers of emerging drugs;

2. family and/or community activities designed to set clear expectations against use of illegal substances and appropriate consequences for such behaviors;

3. dissemination of drug use and awareness prevention information to schools or communities to be served;

4. professional development and training for school personnel, parents, and/or community members in mentoring, prevention education, early identification, intervention, and referral services;

5. community-wide planning and activities to reduce illegal drug use;

6. bullying training, technical assistance, program development, and curricula;

7. school climate and culture planning and development including data research, team meetings, training, targeted program development, consultants, materials and evaluation;

8. suicide prevention and response training and assistance.

LEAs may use funds:

· to contract for assistance with data collection, analysis, and development of an action plan;

· to pay teacher stipends for work outside of contractual obligation to participate in the crafting of an action plan.

NOTE: Activities will need to take place from February through August.

Collaboration with others such as local agencies, Community Prevention Coalition Centers and Department of Health and Human Services initiatives is encouraged.


Submit to:

Deborah Connell

NH Department of Education

101 Pleasant Street

Londergan Hall tel: 271-3769

Concord, NH 03301 email:

LEA Information

Name of District (LEA):

Project Manager/Position/Title:

Email address:

Phone:

Completed application should address each of these components:

ÿ Clear description of need – use of data (20 pts.)

ÿ Activities address priority areas (20 pts.)

ÿ Research based documented (10 pts.)

ÿ Anticipated outcomes are measurable (20 pts.)

ÿ Budget contains sufficient detail to support expenditures - OBM 1 (10 pts.)

ÿ Collaboration with local agencies and state and federal initiatives (20 pts.)

ÿ Program assurances signed (0 pts.)

The point value assigned to each of the above components will be used to evaluate proposals.

Description of Need

Use data to identify needs. If data is needed (such as new initiatives) describe what is known and what will need to be collected.

Activities – Identify Priority Area.

Using data, provide a clear, concise description of the strategies or activities to be implemented in order to address the identified needs. Include a timeline and key personnel to be involved. Specify the population(s) to be engaged in the strategies and activities described above.

Research Based Documentation

Describe research based materials used and explanation.

Measurable Outcomes

Describe the anticipated outcomes.

Budget

List budget items associated with the proposed activities. Be specific about what is being purchased such as consultant fees, stipends or materials. For the application use a Form1budget sheet. OBM Forms 1, 3, 4, and 8

Collaboration

Applications that are collaborative and involve other LEAs will receive priority.

Program Assurances

Program Assurances (attachment) signed and dated by the Superintendent.

Approved Applications must be entered into the On-Line Grants Management System (my.nh.doe) by the LEA.

Evaluation Requirement

A report on the measurable outcomes is due within 15 days of the end of the project period.

All funds must be obligated and disbursed by September 30, 2012.