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STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 1D WORKSHOP: Career Technical Education Facilities Program Overcrowding Relief Grant Program presented by the: California Department of Education Office of Public School Construction. BACKGROUND.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION 1D WORKSHOP:Career Technical Education Facilities ProgramOvercrowding Relief Grant Programpresented by the:California Department of EducationOffice of Public School Construction
BACKGROUND • Proposition 1D Placed on Ballot as a result of Assembly Bill (AB) 127 • AB 127 signed into law May 20th - Chapter 35, Statutes of 2006 - Bipartisan Package - Almost all provisions dependent upon passage of Proposition • Proposition 1D Approved by Voters
IMPORTANT DEADLINE REMINDERS Charter School Facilities Program • Applications Due to OPSC June 5, 2007 Small High School Program • Academic Reform Strategy due to CDE September 7, 2007 • Funding Application Requests Due to OPSC September 30, 2007
RESOURCES • SFP Handbook • New Funding Opportunities Brochure • SAB Agenda Items (Approved Regulations) • Implementation Committee Issue Papers • OPSC Project Manager
CTEFP APPLICATION PROCESS Construction Ready SABApproval Fund Release Grant Application to CDE Funding Application To OPSC Reservation of Funds SAB Approval DSA/CDE Approvals Fund Release
Agenda • Introduction • Overview Proposition 1D • Overview of Career Technical Education (CTE) • Model Curriculum (State Board of Education [SBE] approved, May 11, 2005) • CTE Framework (SBE approved, January 10, 2007) • California Department of Education (CDE) Application • State Allocation Board Regulations (OPSC process) • Approved January 24, 2007
* Up to $200,000,000 of the sum of the appropriations for new construction and modernization may be used to fund small high schools. ** Up to 10.5 percent shall be available for purposes of seismic repair, reconstruction, or replacement, pursuant to Education Code Section 17075.10. *** Up to $21 million may be made available from prior bond funds. Proposition 1D Funding
AB 127 Requires CDE to: • Develop criteria and pupil outcome measures to evaluate the program in cooperation with the Chancellor’s Office, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, and industry groups – Education Code Section 17078.72(b) • Two meetings held: • October and November 2006
CTE Projects Eligible Under AB 127 • New construction projects – comprehensive high schools • Education Code sections 51224, 51225.3, and 51228 • Modernization/reconfigurations –comprehensive high schools and joint powers agencies (JPAs) currently operating CTE programs
What is Career Technical Education? • A program of study that involves a multiyear sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers.
Education Code Section 51220(i): • Career Technical Education: “designed for the purpose of preparing youth for gainful employment in the occupations and in the numbers that are appropriate to the personnel needs of the state and community served…”
CDE Review Process Submit CTE application by August 3, 2007 Two step process: • CTE educational program, project or equipment will be reviewed based upon the grant requirements for the CTE educational program. • Approved grant applications will be forwarded to the Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) for priority and ranking. • Once OPSC determines which CTE projects will be funded, those applications will be submitted to the State Allocation Board for approval. • The facilities, space and equipment requirements of the proposed project will be reviewed by CDE School Facilities Planning Division for consistency with bothTitle 5 standards and the CTE educational specifications (aka Final Plan Approval).
CTE Model Curriculum Standards • Adopted May 11, 2005 by the State Board of Education • Content standards for use by educators to build curricula, courses, and pathways designed to prepare students for entry into postsecondary education or employment.
CTE Model Curriculum Standards Include: • Foundation standardsThe standards all students need to achieve to master workplace competencies in the career technical education curriculum and in the workplace • Pathway StandardsConcise statements that reflect the essential knowledge and skills students are expected to master to be successful in a career pathway
Career Technical Education 15 Industry Sectors • Agriculture and Natural Resources • Arts, Media, and Entertainment • Building, Trades, and Construction • Education, Child Development, and Family Services • Energy and Utilities • Engineering and Design • Fashion and Interior Design • Finance and Business • Health Science and Medical Technology • Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation • Information Technology • Manufacturing and Product Development • Marketing, Sales, and Service • Public Services • Transportation
CTE Curriculum Framework • Adopted January 10, 2007 by the State Board of Education • An educator’s guide for implementing the CTE standards • 2 Parts Part 1 – Narrative describing how to build pathways, courses, curricula, lesson plans, assessments Part 2 – Each pathway illustrated with examples using the tools found in Part 1
Elements for Application Approval • 5 additional points each for cover page and overall feasibility of project • A project must score at least 105 points in order for the project to be considered for funding.
Application Submittal Requirements • Cover Page (See Form A on page 11) • Table of Contents • Project Abstract (1 page maximum) • Project Elements 1–7 (Narrative 10 pages maximum) • Educational Specification and Equipment/Space Requirements Sheet (See Form B on page 12) • Budget Justification/Detail Sheet (See Form C on page 13) • Unique Conditions (1 page maximum) • Checklist of Required Documents
Cover Page – Form A • LEAs name, contacts, address • LEA Superintendent signature • Board approval • All required signatures • Industry sector, minutes on file • Certifications
Project Abstract • Complete a one-page abstract that includes a heading and brief summary of the Career Technical Education facilities/equipment request. The summary should describe the project’s goals and objectives as they relate to enhancing the Career Technical Education opportunities for students. (1 page maximum)
Element 1Career Technical Education Plan • Description of CTE plan* (20) • Identify membership of Advisory Committee (Education Code Section 8070) (5) • Describe the school’s commitment to CTE (10) • Describe how CTE program includes validated certification, CTE Standards, sequence of courses, and career pathways (15)
Element 2Projections of Student Enrollment • Describe total annual number of pupils expected to attend the CTE program* (15) • Describe procedures in place to ensure projected student enrollment is met (10)
Element 3Identification of Feeder Schools & Partners • Identify participants in the development, review and approval of the CTE plan* (15): • feeder schools • students, parents and counselors • ROCPs • industry partners • community colleges • other postsecondary schools
Element 4Accountability Plan • Describe the accountability plan for CTE enrollments and outcomes* (20): • Certificates • Related employment • Postsecondary education • Data collection • How will school meet/exceed obligations pursuant to Education Code Section 51228(b)(5)
Element 5Educational Specification and Equipment/Space Requirements Sheet – Form B Form B should include (10): • Educational goals • How the grant will be used to meet those goals • Drawing of proposed space and/or location of equipment
Element 6Budget Justification/Detail Sheet – Form C • Describe estimated capital cost per pupil and rationale/method used* (15) • Describe financial participation of industry partners* (15)
Element 7Unique Conditions • Unique conditions that may affect the application (5): • Rural or isolated schools • Unique partnership arrangements • Unique costs and expense issues • Unique physical plant
Overall Feasibility of the Project • Reviewers Responsibility: • Judge whether overall project is realistically capable of achieving the intent of AB 127, Article 13 • Consider entire application, in overall context • Assess the cohesiveness and viability of the total project
Appeal Process • Submit a letter to CDE from Superintendent/CEO • Letter must identify specific information that was overlooked or misinterpreted • No new information will be accepted • Submit an appeal by October 16, 2007 • Appeals will be reviewed and determined by October 26, 2007
Form Submission • Submit Original and 3 copies to: • John Gordon, SFPD • Deadline: Friday, August 3, 2007
OVERVIEW • Application Process & Eligibility • Grants & Project Funding • Funding Cycles • New Form SAB 50-10 • Fund Release • AB 2419
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS New Construction • LEA operating a comprehensive high school • Has an active career technical advisory committee Modernization • LEA operating a comprehensive high school • Joint Powers Authority (JPA) operating career technical education programs as of May 20, 2006 • Has an active career technical advisory committee SFP Eligibility • New Construction or Modernization eligibility is NOT required
CTEFP GRANT APPLICATION To be considered for funding: • Applicants first submit a CTEFP grant application to the CDE • CDE reviews and scores the grant application • Must contain all mandatory elements required by the CDE • Must receive a score of at least 105 points
New Construction $3 Million Maximum Modernization $1.5 Million Maximum GRANT AMOUNTS “PER PROJECT PER SCHOOL SITE” Allows for multiple projects at a single school site.
GRANT DETERMINATION • Based on square footage of CTE Facilities - and - • Cost of construction, equipment, and site development • Furnished by applicant • Subject to verification • Project may consist entirely of eligible equipment
MATCHING SHARE REQUIREMENT • Dollar for Dollar (50% - 50%) • New Construction and Modernization • Applicant’s share may come from any source • Private industry groups, school district, county office of education (COE), or a joint powers authority • No Financial Hardship for CTEFP • Local contribution can not be waived • If the applicant cannot fully match, a loan may be available • Loan paid over time with interest • Term is 10 years with a one-time extension, if eligible • Loan rate is based on the Pooled Money Investment Board • Interest begins to accrue on fund release date
CTEFP FUNDING OPTIONS • CTEFP with a SFP new construction project • Stand alone new construction project • Modernization project If not construction-ready, CTEFP funds can be reserved for 12 months.
CTEFP with an SFP PROJECT CTEFP Project may be combined with an SFP application • The CTE application can be submitted concurrently or separately from the SFP Project. • If New Construction, funding included in SFP grant is deducted to determine CTEFP grant. • All Site development is requested SFP application. If SFP application previously submitted, the application must meet the following: • CTEFP facilities included in the original DSA approved plans and specifications for the SFP application. • Classrooms constructed for the CTE project were not occupied prior to May 20, 2006.
A plus B minus C 50% Cost of Construction 50% Cost of Equipment SFP Allowance per Classroom (50% Current Replacement Cost x 960 sq. ft.) CTEFP w/ SFP NEW CONSTRUCTION * Site development costs are included in SFP New Construction application.
Example #1 • District applies for CTE funds and requests 27 SFP New Construction pupil grants to build one CTE classroom. • Cost of the construction is $5 million. • Cost of the equipment is $2 million. Grant is lesser of $3,366,080 or $3,000,000 Grant = $3,000,000
A plus B plus C = 50% Cost of Construction = 50% Cost of Equipment = 50% Site Development Cost STAND ALONE NC PROJECT
Example #2 • District applies for stand alone new construction CTE project. • Cost of the construction is $2 million. • Cost of the equipment is $1 million. • Cost of Site Development is $350,000. Grant is lesser of $1,675,000 or $3,000,000 Grant = $1,675,000
A plus B = 50% Cost of Construction = 50% Cost of Equipment CTEFPMODERNIZATION PROJECT Includes reconfiguration, or remodeling existing building within current confines or expanding the square footage of an existing building. Must not displace minimum essential facility.
Example #3 • JPA applies for modernization CTE project • Cost of the modernization is $2 million • Cost of the equipment is $2 million Grant is lesser of $2,000,000 or $1,500,000 Grant = $1,500,000
CTE APPORTIONMENT Minimum of two Funding Cycles 1stCycle - Maximum of $350 million available • $250 Million distributed proportionally to the Service Regions • Additional $100 Million if applications exceed allotment in one or more Service Regions 2nd Cycle - $150 million plus any residual from the first cycle • $150 Million plus any left from $100 million in the first cycle will be distributed proportionally to each of the Service Regions • For each Service Region with unused funds in the first cycle, that amount shall be added to the second cycle. Subsequent Cycles – Remaining Funds • At the discretion of SAB • As funding allows