STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 1D WORKSHOP: Career Technical Education Facilities Program
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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 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 STATUS OF PROVISIONS REGULATION APPROVAL BY SAB ANTICIPATED APPROVAL BY THE OAL High Performance Incentive Grants September 27, 2006 Spring 2007 Small High School Program September 27, 2006 Spring 2007 Charter School Facilities Program September 27, 2006 Spring 2007 New Construction Grant Increase September 27, 2006 Spring 2007 Career Technical Education Facilities Program January 24, 2007 May 2007 Overcrowding Relief Grant February 28, 2007 Summer 2007 Spring 2007 Late Summer 2007 PROVISION Seismic Mitigation 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 SAB Approval Grant Application to CDE Fund Release Funding Application To OPSC Reservation of Funds SAB Approval DSA/CDE Approvals Fund Release CTEFP Application Timeline 1st Funding Cycle Agenda Introduction JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 Proposition 1D Funding JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction PROGRAM APPROPRIATION New Construction* $ 1,900,000,000** Modernization* $ 3,300,000,000 Charter Schools $ 500,000,000 Joint-Use Program $ 29,000,000*** Career Technical Education $ 500,000,000 Overcrowding Relief $ 1,000,000,000 High Performance Schools $ 100,000,000 $ 7,329,000,000 TOTAL * 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 Career Technical Education JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction STAND ALONE PROJECT STATE GRANT New Construction/Equipment $3,000,000 Modernization/Reconfigure/Equipment $1,500,000 AB 127 Requires CDE to: JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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? JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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): JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Two step process: 1. 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. 2. The facilities, space and equipment requirements of the proposed project will be reviewed by CDE School Facilities Planning Division for consistency with both Title 5 standards and the CTE educational specifications (aka Final Plan Approval). CTE Model Curriculum Standards JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 standards JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction The standards all students need to achieve to master workplace competencies in the career technical education curriculum and in the workplace Pathway Standards Concise 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 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 ELEMENT POINTS POSSIBLE JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Comprehensive CTE plan 50 Pupil Enrollment Projections 25 Feeder School Identification 15 Accountability Plan 25 Educational Specifications 10 Budget Justification 30 Unique Conditions 5 TOTAL 160 + 10 = 170 • 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) JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction LEAs name, contacts, address LEA Superintendent signature Board approval All required signatures Industry sector, minutes on file Certifications Project Abstract JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 1 Career Technical Education Plan JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 2 Projections of Student Enrollment JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 3 Identification of Feeder Schools & Partners JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 4 Accountability Plan JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 5 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Educational 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 6 Budget Justification/Detail Sheet – Form C JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Describe estimated capital cost per pupil and rationale/method used* (15) Describe financial participation of industry partners* (15) Element 7 Unique Conditions JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Unique conditions that may affect the application (5): 1. Rural or isolated schools 2. Unique partnership arrangements 3. Unique costs and expense issues 4. Unique physical plant Overall Feasibility of the Project JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Reviewers Responsibility: 1. Judge whether overall project is realistically capable of achieving the intent of AB 127, Article 13 2. Consider entire application, in overall context 3. Assess the cohesiveness and viability of the total project Appeal Process JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction 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 JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Submit Original and 3 copies to: John Gordon, SFPD Deadline: Friday, August 3, 2007 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FACILITIES PROGRAM 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 GRANT AMOUNTS New Construction Modernization $3 Million Maximum $1.5 Million Maximum “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 1. CTEFP with a SFP new construction project 2. Stand alone new construction project 3. 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. CTEFP w/ SFP NEW CONSTRUCTION A 50% Cost of Construction plus B 50% Cost of Equipment minus C SFP Allowance per Classroom (50% Current Replacement Cost x 960 sq. ft.) * 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. 100% 50% Cost of Construction $5,000,000 $2,500,000 Cost of Equipment $2,000,000 $1,000,000 Current Replacement Cost ($279) x 960 sq ft per classroom ($267,840) ($133,920) $6,732,160 $3,366,080 Grant is lesser of $3,366,080 or $3,000,000 Grant = $3,000,000 STAND ALONE NC PROJECT A = 50% Cost of Construction plus B = 50% Cost of Equipment plus C = 50% Site Development Cost 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. 100% 50% Cost of Construction $2,000,000 $1,000,000 Cost of Equipment $1,000,000 $500,000 Site Development $350,000 $175,000 $3,350,000 $1,675,000 Grant is lesser of $1,675,000 or $3,000,000 Grant = $1,675,000 CTEFP MODERNIZATION PROJECT A = 50% Cost of Construction plus B = 50% Cost of Equipment 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 100% 50% Cost of Construction $ 2,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Cost of Equipment $ 2,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 2,000,000 Grant is lesser of $2,000,000 or $1,500,000 Grant = $1,500,000 CTE APPORTIONMENT Minimum of two Funding Cycles 1st Cycle - 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 ELEVEN SERVICE REGIONS PROJECTED FUNDS per REGION Total High School Enrollment Region CBEDS* HS Enroll CBEDS % of Total Enroll % of 500 Mil 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle % of 250 Mil % of 150 mil 1 40,282 2.09% $10,426,465 $5,213,232 $3,127,939 2 33,854 1.75% $8,762,662 $4,381,331 $2,628,798 3 124,040 6.42% $32,106,119 $16,053,059 $9,631,836 4 204,262 10.57% $52,870,526 $26,435,263 $15,861,158 5 113,072 5.85% $29,267,197 $14,633,598 $8,780,159 6 80,313 4.16% $20,787,961 $10,393,981 $6,236,388 7 117,902 6.10% $30,517,379 $15,258,689 $9,155,214 8 128,433 6.65% $33,243,189 $16,621,595 $9,972,957 9 324,497 16.80% $83,991,771 $41,995,886 $25,197,531 10 244,874 12.68% $63,382,407 $31,691,204 $19,014,722 11 520,190 26.93% $134,644,325 $67,322,162 $40,393,297 FUNDING ORDER - 1st Cycle Applications sorted by Service Region, ranked by CDE score. Identified by NCES locale (Urban, Suburban, or Rural). Apportioned to highest ranked project in each locale. Each locale must be accounted for before locale is repeated. If a locale has no projects, then it is accounted for. Process continues until all applications or available funds within each Service Region are exhausted. In case of a tie, applicant with the most total points in all weighted areas of the CDE grant application will be funded first. If Service Region is oversubscribed: - $100 Million dollars are available. - CDE score and locale determine funding. FUNDING ORDER – 2nd Cycle Funding process is same as 1st cycle until: All applications or funds are exhausted within each Service Region OR Funds remain in one or more Service Region, while all applications in other Service Regions are funded OR Applications exceed the funds allotted. If qualified applications remain, all unexpended funds shall be combined and apportioned to the highest ranked project in each locale regardless of Service Region. FUNDING ORDER – SUBSEQUENT CYCLES Funds apportioned to the highest ranked project in each locale, regardless of Service Region Process continues until all applications or funds are exhausted. In all cycles: If remaining funds cannot completely fund a project, the applicant can accept the funding as full or final or refuse the funding. If the applicant refuses the funding, the application shall be carried over to the applicant may request the application to be returned. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Reservation of Funds Application for Career Technical Education Facilities Funding (Form SAB 50-10) CDE’s CTE grant application Approval Letter Copy of the submitted CDE grant application If requesting a loan, the completed CTEFP Funding Availability Worksheet Full Funding Application for Career Technical Education Facilities Funding (Form SAB 50-10) CDE’s CTE grant application Approval Letter Copy of the submitted CDE grant application Facility Plan Approval letter from CDE, if applicable DSA-approved Plans and Specifications, if applicable Cost estimate of proposed site development, if applicable If requesting a loan, the completed CTEFP Funding Availability Worksheet New form for Application for Career Technical Education Facilities Program Form SAB 50-10 FUND RELEASE Full funding 18 months from the date the CDE plan approval and DSA approved plans and specifications were submitted to submit a Form SAB 50-05 Reservation of funds One year from apportionment to submit the CDE plan approval and/or DSA approved plans and specifications 18 months from the date the CDE plan approval and DSA approved plans and specifications were submitted to submit a Form SAB 50-05 Loan for the entire matching share Ten percent of the CTEFP grant will be released within 30 calendar days of apportionment. One year from date of the apportionment to submit CDE plan approval and DSA approved plans and specifications, if applicable the OPSC 18 months from date plans submitted to OPSC to submit Form SAB 50-05. PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY All applications are subject to: Substantial Progress Notice of Completion or four years from Fund Release Accountability Expenditure Audit Not subject to 60% commensurate requirement Applicant cannot retain savings CTEFP funds rescinded or returned shall be made available for apportionment in subsequent cycles. APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DEADLINES 1st Cycle CDE - August 3, 2007 OPSC - October 31, 2007 2nd Cycle CDE - February 1, 2008 OPSC - April 30, 2008 Subsequent funding cycles may continue every 6 months if funds are available AB 2419 Requires written confirmation from District Career Technical Advisory Committee that need for vocation and career technical facilities is adequately being met within the District. Must be submitted with any new construction or modernization project application (Form SAB 50-04). Previously submitted for a large new construction or modernization project. OPSC CONTACTS • Tracy Sharp, Supervisor (916) 322-7628 [email protected] • OPSC Project Manager CTEFP RESOURCES • OPSC – www.opsc.dgs.ca.gov • CDE – www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/documents/07cteap p.doc (CTE application) • National Center for Education Statistics – www.nces.ed.gov More QUESTIONS? Upcoming Workshops JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction March 22, San Bernardino County Office of Education, West End Complex, 8265 Aspen Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga March 26, Kern County Office of Education, Room US2, 2000 K Street, Bakersfield April 4, Santa Clara County Office of Education, Main Conference Room, 1290 Ridder Park Drive April 10, San Diego County Office of Education, Joe Rindone Center, 6401 Linda Vista Road April 18, Fresno County Office of Education, 1111 Van Ness Avenue April 30, Butte County Office of Education, 1859 Bird Street, Oroville Questions? Contact Information JACK O’CONNELL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Fred Yeager – Facilities (916) 327-2178 [email protected] Dr. Dennis Guido – Program (916) 322-3728 [email protected] John Gordon – Application Submittal (916) 323-0575 [email protected]