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v. 2018-19
Teacher Grant Application
Typed proposals must be received by Principals no later than Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
After obtaining the necessary signatures and approvals, Principals should forward all completed
grant applications to Connie Stratton in the District Office by Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
Your Name:Click or tap here to enter text. / Phone: Click or tap here to enter text.Email:Click or tap here to enter text. / School: ☐ DLS ☐ MSS ☐ IMS ☐ IHS
Name of project:Click or tap here to enter text. / # of students impacted:Click or tap here to enter text.
Content area of project:Click or tap here to enter text. / Grade level of students:Click or tap here to enter text.
☐ NEW grant request ☐ REPEAT grant request / Implementation Date:Click or tap here to enter text.
If this is a REPEAT grant request:
Last school year the grant was funded: 20___
Number of years the grant has been funded: __ / Amount granted: $__
Total amount most recently granted: $ __
Do you expect to submit this project to the IEF in the future as a repeat grant? / ☐No ☐ Yes, next year
☐ Yes, next year & beyond
Is any portion of the program being funded byanother group (e.g., PTSA, Irvington Diversity Foundation, IUFSD clubs budget, etc.)? / ☐ No ☐ Yes
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Does the program require volunteers?
Do you require help recruiting volunteers? / ☐Yes ☐No
☐ Yes ☐ No
Is this grant for technology products or services? / ☐ Yes ☐ No
Budget – include TOTAL amount requested: / $Click or tap here to enter text.
1)Describe your project in detail. Please be specific, including how students will engage in the activity.
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2)What specific classroom/school needs does your project addresses? How does the proposed project enhance student learning?
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3)Please include how this project incorporates the curriculum and is linked to State and/or national standards.
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4)How will you inform parents about your project?
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5)How does this project align with the district Theories of Action?
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6)How you will measure whether this project has been successful.
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7)If volunteers will be required to implement this program, what plan do you have to recruit these volunteers?
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Answer questions 8-15 if this grant is for technology products or services:
8)If the project will require technology support or maintenance (software and/or hardware),please describe the initial technological requirement(s) in addition to any and all ongoing maintenance.
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9)What alternative technologies have been explored?
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10)How will technology improve learning vs. conventional methods?
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11)Does this technology integrate with existing or proposed curriculum?
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12)What support (i.e., professional development) will be provided to train teachers, implement the program, and maintain it to ensure a successful implementation?
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13)Will the teacher be responsible for supporting the technology themselves? What resources will teachers rely on to resolve problems? How will problems that occur during class be resolved? Can a class proceed if the technology fails?
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14)How will improved academic success from this technology be measured/proven (control group testing or other methods)?
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15)Indicate which specific goals from the District’s Technology Planyour program addresses:
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BUDGET
Please complete this section thoroughly and completely. Adjustments to budget items will need to be evaluated once a grant is awarded.
A. Contractual Pay for Professional Staff:
Please calculate the number of hours you will need to develop your grant and to prepare the materials for the meetings with the students. The rate of pay for teachers for curriculum work is $44.33per hour or a daily rate of $321.37 (based on the 2015-2016 teacher contract hourly rate).
If this grant is for an extra class club, please add the appropriate stipend from the IFA contract.
Name of Person / Role/Specific Tasks / Amount of Time Requested / Project SalaryCurriculum work
$44.45 x hours
Class club work
Stipend @
Total Cost for Pay for Professional Staff / $
B. Consultant Services
Please attach a curriculum vitae or résumé to this application if an outside consultant is being requested.
Name of Person / Role/Specific Tasks / Amount of Time Requested / Project SalaryTotal Cost for Consultant Services / $
C. Supplies, Materials and Equipment: Please include any and all costs related to software and/or hardware upgrades, maintenance, etc. Please itemize.
Description of Item / Quantity / Unit Cost /Total Cost per Item
Total Cost for Supplies, Materials and Equipment / $OVERALL TOTAL GRANT REQUEST:$Click or tap here to enter text.
Sign-offs required for every grant proposal:
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Signature of Person Submitting the ProposalDate
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Signature of Principal(s)Date(s)
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Dr. Raina Kor, Assistant Superintendent forDate
Instruction & Human Resources
Other sign-offs which are required for grant proposals meeting certain criteria:
If the proposed grant requires any technology, it must be approved by the Chief Information Officer/Technology Coordinator prior to submission.
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Jesse Lubinsky, CIO/Technology CoordinatorDate
If the proposed grant will alter the facilities in any manner, it must be approved by the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds prior to submission.
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Gary Knowles, Director of Facilities Date
If the Director of Pupil Personnel Services will be involved in the implementation of this proposal, they must sign before submission.
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Gail Krieger, Director of Pupil Personnel Services Date