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Texas Education Agency Update. Mark Baxter Leticia Govea. Priority Schools Information. Priority list will remain the same for three years 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 Priority list will not be updated annually. Priority Schools Funding- 1003(a) grant.
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Texas Education Agency Update Mark Baxter Leticia Govea
Priority Schools Information • Priority list will remain the same for three years • 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 • Priority list will not be updated annually
Priority Schools Funding- 1003(a) grant • Unspent 2013-14 funding will roll forward • Roll-forward will show up in December 2014 on 2014-15 application • Priority schools will receive a new allocation of 1003(a) grant funding for school year 2014-15 • Pre-Award for school year 2014-15 will be allowed beginning September 1, 2014 (Travel and registration only) • No limitation on 6100-Salaries • Continued 75% limitation on 6300-Supplies and Materials only
Priority Schools Funding- 1003(a) grant • 1003(a) Compliance Report for school year 2013-14 • Released mid-August • Due mid-October • Potential TTIPS Cycle 3 grantees • Expect conversations on the alignment of the improvement plan and TTIPS plan • Cycle 3 grantees may continue the use of 1003(a) grant funds through September 30, 2014 but are not be eligible for 1003(a) roll-forward or 2014-15 funding
1003(a) amendment deadline—June 16, 2014 • Priority Schools • Allocation comprised of both ‘12-’13 and ’13-’14 • Must spend $86,842 (‘12-’13) by September 30, 2014 • Unused $74,158 will roll into the ‘14-’15 application Suggested draw down goals
Team Contact Information Division of School Improvement and SupportMark Baxter (512) 936-3732; mark.baxter@tea.state.tx.us Leticia Govea (512) 463-1427; leticia.govea@tea.state.tx.us Shayna Sheehan (512) 463-2617; shayna.sheehan@tea.state.tx.us Lisa Gonzales (512) 463-3246; lisa.gonzales@tea.state.tx.us Nicole Chupka (512) 936-2142; nicole.chupka@tea.state.tx.us