Please Note: This Grant Program Will Be Transferred to the New Department of Early Education

Please note: This grant program will be transferred to the new Department of Early Education and Care on July 1, 2005

Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant

Fund Code: 390

Purpose: / The purpose of this grant program is to improve the quality of programs for children in Head Start by reducing staff turnover and retaining qualified staff.
Priorities: / To supplement the salaries of Head Start staff.
Eligibility: / Funds are awarded to the 30 Head Start programs that have been participating in the program since FY1990.
Funding: / Each recipient may apply for the amount of funds awarded in FY2005 subject to appropriation in the FY2006 state budget.
Fund Use: / To supplement the salaries of Head Start staff (budget line items 1,2,3, and/or 4).
Project
Duration: / 7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Program Unit: / Early Education and Care
Contact: / Terri Heffernan
Phone
Number: / (781) 338-6368
Date Due: / Thursday, May 19, 2005
Proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due.
Required Forms: / ·  Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants): [ WORD | PDF ]
·  Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages): [ WORD | PDF | EXCEL | Instructions ]
·  Part III - Early Learning Services Required Program Information: [ WORD | PDF ]
·  Part IV - Early Learning Services Required Statistical Information: [ WORD | PDF ]
Submission
Instructions: / Submit three (3) sets, each with an original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director. Mail to:
Nermina Peric
Early Education and Care
Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
Please include the Fund Code(s) on the envelope.

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE

STANDARD CONTRACT FORM AND APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM GRANTS

PART I – GENERAL

A. APPLICANT / District Code:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: ( )
B. APPLICATION FOR PROGRAM FUNDING
FUND
CODE / PROGRAM NAME / PROJECT DURATION / AMOUNT
REQUESTED
FY2006 / STATE - CONTINUATION GRANTS
administered by
EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE / FROM / TO
390 / Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant / 7/1/2005 / 6/30/2006
394 / Massachusetts Head Start Expansion Grant / 7/1/2005 / 6/30/2006
C. I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT AND COMPLETE; THAT THE APPLICANT AGENCY HAS AUTHORIZED ME, AS ITS REPRESENTATIVE, TO FILE THIS APPLICATION; AND THAT I UNDERSTAND THAT FOR ANY FUNDS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS APPLICATION THE AGENCY AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS COVERING BOTH THE PROGRAMMATIC AND FISCAL ADMINISTRATION OF GRANT FUNDS.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: / TITLE:
TYPED NAME: / DATE:
DATE DUE: THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2005
Proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due.
Mail the proposals listed on this signature page as follows:
Nermina Peric
Early Education and Care350 Main StreetMalden, MA 02148-5023

Number of copies: Three (3) sets, each with an original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director

Please include the Fund Code(s) on the envelope.

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION USE ONLY

GRANTS MANAGEMENT
For the Department Authorized Signatory: / Date:
FY 2006
PART II-B PROJECT EXPENDITURES - DETAIL INFORMATION / A. / FUND CODE:
B. APPLICANT AGENCY / District four-digit code:
Applicant Agency: / Address:
Contact Person: / Zip Code:
Telephone: / ( ) / E-mail address:
PLEASE PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE AND SUBMIT BOTH PAGES OF THE BUDGET DETAIL EVEN THOUGH THERE MAY BE NO LINE ITEM ENTRIES ON THE FIRST PAGE.

C. ASSIGNMENT THROUGH SCHEDULE A
Check this box ONLY if this project will be using funds assigned by more than one agency. A completed Schedule A, with
signatures and the amount of funds assigned by each participating agency, must be attached to this Budget Narrative.
D. STAFFING CATEGORIES / E. / F. / G. / H. / I.
# of Staff / FTE / MTRS* / AMOUNT / TOTAL
1. ADMINISTRATORS:
SUPERVISOR/DIRECTOR
PROJECT COORDINATOR
STIPENDS
SUB-TOTAL / 0
2. INSTRUCTIONAL / PROFESSIONAL STAFF:
STIPENDS
SUB-TOTAL / 0
3. SUPPORT STAFF:
AIDES/PARAPROFESSIONALS
SECRETARY/BOOKEEPER
OTHER
SUB-TOTAL / 0
* Check the MTRS box if the identified employee(s) is/are a member of the MA Teachers' Retirement System.
This requirement applies only to federally-funded grant programs.
4. FRINGE BENFITS: / AMOUNT / LINE-ITEM SUB-TOTAL
4-a MA TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Federally-funded grants only)
4-b OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS (Other retirement systems, health insurance, FICA)
SUB-TOTAL / 0
APPLICANT AGENCY: / FUND CODE:
5. CONTRACTURAL SERVICES:
Indicate the services to be provided and the rate to be paid per hour or per day. / AMOUNT / LINE ITEM
RATE / Hour/Day / SUB-TOTAL
CONSULTANTS / $
SPECIALISTS / $
INSTRUCTORS / $
SPEAKERS / $
OTHER / $
SUBSTITUTES / $
SUB-TOTAL / 0
6. SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:
Items costing less than $5,000 per unit or having a useful life of less than one year.
TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING SOFTWARE
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES
SUB-TOTAL / 0
7. TRAVEL: Mileage, conference registration, hotel, and meals
SUPERVISORY STAFF
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
OTHER
SUB-TOTAL / 0
8. OTHER COSTS: Please indicate the amount requested in each category.
Advertising / $
Maintenance/Repairs / $
Memberships/Subscriptions / $
Printing/Reproduction / $
Transportation of Students / $
Telephone/Utilities / $
Rental of Space / $
Rental of Equipment / $
SUB-TOTAL / 0
9. INDIRECT COSTS / Approved Rate: / 0
10. EQUIPMENT: Attach a list with a statement of need and cost of each item.
Items costing $5,000 or more per unit and having a useful life of more than one year.
INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SUB-TOTAL / 0
TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED / 0
Revised 2/2004
Name of Grant Program: Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant / Fund Code: 390

PART III – REQUIRED PROGRAM INFORMATION

Applicant:
Briefly describe the impact the FY2005 Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant had on the program.
Provide a general description of how you will be using the FY2006 funds (e.g., raise entry level minimums, maintain the FY2005 increases, provide salary increases):
Name of Grant Program: Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant / Fund Code: 390

PART IV – REQUIRED STATISTICAL INFORMATION

Applicant:
Below is a list of positions, universal to all Head Start programs, and the corresponding established minimum entry-level hourly wages. Programs are encouraged to exceed the established minimum entry levels, if possible.
POSITION MINIMUM ENTRY LEVEL HOURLY WAGE
Coordinator $12.50
Head Teacher $11.00
Teacher $ 9.00
Teacher Aide $ 7.00
Complete this form listing entry-level hourly wages and highest hourly wage for all Head Start positions funded through the state Supplemental Salary grant. Space is provided under each heading as Other for any Head Start positions not listed. Determine the appropriate entry levels of other locally designed positions relative to the scale above. Use additional sheets as necessary.
Head Start Positions / Number of Positions
(i.e., number of individuals) / FY2006 Entry Level Hourly Wages / FY2006 Highest Hourly Wage /

Administration

Director
Assistant Director
Fiscal Officer
Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeper
Secretary
Other:

Coordination

Education
Health
Nutrition
Social Services
Parent Involvement
Special Needs
Other:
Name of Grant Program: Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant / Fund Code: 390

PART IV – REQUIRED STATISTICAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Head Start Positions / Number of Positions
(i.e., number of individuals) / FY2006 Entry Level Hourly Wages / FY2006 Highest Hourly Wage

Education

Head Teacher
Teacher
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Home Visitor
Substitutes
Special Aides
Other:

Health

Nurse
Health Aide
Other:

Nutrition

Cook
Cook’s Aide
Other:

Social Services

Social Worker
Social Service Aide
Family Worker
Other:

Maintenance

Facilities Supervisor
Custodian
Housekeeper
Other:
Name of Grant Program: Massachusetts Head Start Supplemental Salary Grant / Fund Code: 390

PART IV – REQUIRED STATISTICAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Head Start Positions / Number of Positions
(i.e., number of individuals) / FY2006 Entry Level Hourly Wages / FY2006 Highest Hourly Wage

Transportation

Transportation Supervisor
Bus Driver
Bus Monitor
Other:

Duel Roles

Director Coordinator
Teacher Aide/Driver
Other:
With FY2006 State Supplemental Salary Funds, is the program able to meet all the established minimum entry-level hourly wages as listed in the instruction box for Part IV? If not, please explain why and estimate the additional funds that would be necessary to meet the minimum level hourly wages for all positions.