Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP)

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RfA) Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP)

RfA Release Date: November 1, 2016 Final Date to Submit RfA: January 4, 2017, by 3 pm No consideration will be available for RfAs received after final date.

This is a Request for Application (RfA) and does not constitute an award. Submission of an application may qualify an applicant for Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) funds. Competitive funding is available to establish innovative mathematics professional learning for K through 12 New Mexico mathematics teachers to increase student learning.

1 | P a g e M S P / R F A Table of Contents

1. Framework………………………………………………………………………2 2. Purpose…………………………………………………………………………..2 3. Background Information………………………………………………………...3 4. Eligibility………………………………………………………………………...3 5. Sequence of Events……………………………………………………………...4 6. Explanation of Events…………………………………………………………...4 7. Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Requirements…………………………….6 8. Application Requirements including Scope of Work……………………………6 9. Application Checklist……………………………………………………………9 10.Cover Page template……………………………………………………………10 11.Scoring Rubric………………………………………………………………….11 12.Appendix A: Acknowledgement of Receipt Form…………………………….12 13.Appendix B: Intergovernmental Agreement template…………………………13 14.Appendix C: Cost Response Form……………………………………………..19

Framework The State of New Mexico's Public Education Department (PED) is requesting applications for the Mathematics and Science Partnership Grant. The purpose of this Request for Application (RfA) is to select the best qualified applicants for this competitive grant. The Mathematics and Science Partnerships program is a formula grant program to the States from the United States Department of Education. States develop Requests for Applications (RfAs) based on state-specific needs and are required to hold competitions and make awards to projects that improve the content knowledge of teachers and increase student learning in mathematics and science. The funded projects, “partnerships”, may receive funds for up to three years and must include an engineering, mathematics, or science department of an institution of higher education and a high-need local educational agency (LEA). The State of New Mexico has been allotted $1,215,264.00 for the 2016 MSP and the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is responsible for the administration of this program. The funds available for the Mathematics and Science Partnership competitive grant program are $1,203,114.00 and will be awarded by PED to support proposals submitted by eligible partnerships that provide programs to improve mathematics instruction. These grants are available only to partnerships between state post-secondary institutions and high-need schools or districts. These partnerships may also partner with public charter schools or other public schools, private schools, Regional Education Cooperatives, businesses, and nonprofit or for- profit organizations. Purpose The purpose of the Request for Application (RfA) is to solicit sealed Applications to establish a contract through competitive negotiations with institutions of higher education and high-need school districts to provide Common Core State Standards aligned mathematics professional development:

1. for New Mexico mathematics teachers, district and school leaders and coaches from grades K through 12; 2. in high-need schools/districts; 3. in partnership with mathematics faculty from colleges of arts and sciences at New Mexico institutions of higher education; and 4. with joint responsibility with the high-need schools/districts and the higher education mathematics faculty for improving mathematics instruction.

Background Information Please visit: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/mathsci/index.html This site contains the following information: Purpose Eligibility Applicant Info Awards Performance Funding Status Laws, Regs, & Guidance Resources FAQs Contacts

Eligibility Awards are made to SEAs. Partnerships of local education agencies (LEAs) and institutions of higher education (IHEs) may apply to states for subgrants.

To be eligible, a partnership must include, at a minimum:

 an engineering, mathematics, or science department of an IHE and  a high-need LEA. A partnership may include:

 Another engineering, mathematics, science or teacher training department of an IHE;  Additional LEAs, public charter schools, public or private elementary schools or secondary schools, or a consortium of such schools;  A business; or

3 | P a g e M S P / R F A  A nonprofit or for-profit organization of demonstrated effectiveness in improving the quality of mathematics and science teachers. Parties interested in finding out information on specific state competitions are encouraged to contact their respective State MSP Coordinator, Claudia Ahlstrom, [email protected] . Sequence of Events

Action Responsible Party Due Dates 1. Issue RfA PED November 1, 2016 2. Distribution List Potential Applicants November 16, 2016 3. Mandatory Pre- PED/Potential November 16, 2016 Application Conference Applicants 4. Deadline to submit Potential Applicants November 28, 2016 Questions 5. Response to Written PED December 5, 2016 Questions 6. Submission of Potential January 4, 2017 Application Applicants 7. Application Evaluation Evaluation January 9 to 13, 2017 Committee 8. Selection of Finalists Evaluation January 13, 2017 Committee 9. Finalize IGA Awards PED/Finalist February 24, 2017 Applicants

Explanation of Events The following paragraphs describe the activities listed in the sequence of events shown above.

1. Issuance of RfA This RfA is being issued by the New Mexico State Public Education Department on November 1, 2016.

2. Distribution List Potential applicants should submit the signed "Acknowledgement of Receipt of Request for Applications Form" that accompanies this document, APPENDIX A, to have their organization placed on the procurement distribution list. The form should be signed by an authorized representative of the organization, dated, scanned and emailed or hand delivered to Claudia Ahlstrom ([email protected]) by 9:00 AM MST on November 16, 2016.

The procurement distribution list will be used for the distribution of written responses to questions. Failure to return the Acknowledgement of Receipt form shall constitute a presumption of receipt and rejection of the RfA, and the potential applicant’s organization name shall not appear on the distribution list.

5 | P a g e M S P / R F A 3. Mandatory Pre-Application Conference A mandatory pre-application conference will be held as indicated in the sequence of events beginning at 9AM MST on November 16, 2016 in the Old Senate Chambers (The Red Room) of the Department of Finance and Administration, 407 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Potential applicant(s) are encouraged to submit written questions in advance of the conference to Claudia Ahlstrom ([email protected]). The identity of the organization submitting the question(s) will not be revealed. Additional written questions may be submitted at the conference. All written questions will be addressed in writing on the date listed in the Sequence of Events. A public log will be kept of the names of potential applicant(s) that attended the pre-application conference.

Attendance at the pre-application conference is required and is a prerequisite for submission of an application.

4. Deadline to Submit Written Questions Potential applicants may submit written questions to Claudia Ahlstrom ([email protected]) as to the intent or clarity of this RfA until November 28, 2016 MST as indicated in the sequence of events. All written questions must be addressed to Claudia Ahlstrom. Questions shall be clearly labeled and shall cite the Section(s) in the RfA or other document which form the basis of the question.

5. Response to Written Questions Written responses to written questions will be distributed on December 5, 2016 as indicated in the sequence of events to all potential Applicants whose organization name appears on the procurement distribution list. An e-mail copy will be sent to all applicants that provide Acknowledgement of Receipt Forms before the deadline. Additional copies will be posted to: Ped website: http://ped.state.nm.us/ped/rfps.html

6. Submission of Application ALL APPLICANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED FOR REVIEW AND EVALUATION BY Claudia Ahlstrom NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME ON JANUARY 4, 2017. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. The date and time of receipt will be recorded on each Application.

Applications must be addressed and delivered to Claudia Ahlstrom, Math & Science Bureau, New Mexico Public Education Department, 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Applications must be sealed and labeled on the outside of the package to clearly indicate that they are in response to the Mathematics and Science Partnerships. A public log will be kept of the names of all Applicant organizations that submitted applications. The contents of applications shall not be disclosed to competing potential applicants during the negotiation process. The negotiation process is deemed to be in effect until the contract is awarded pursuant to this Request for Applications. Awarded in this context means the final required state agency signature on the contract(s) resulting from the procurement has been obtained.

7. Application Evaluation An evaluation committee will perform the evaluation of applications. This process will take place as indicated in the sequence of events, depending upon the number of applications received. During this time, Claudia Ahlstrom may initiate discussions with applicants who submit responsive or potentially responsive applications for the purpose of clarifying aspects of the applications. However, applications may be accepted and evaluated without such discussion. Discussions SHALL NOT be initiated by the applicants.

8. Selection of Finalists The evaluation committee will select and Claudia Ahlstrom will notify the finalist applicants as per the schedule in the sequence of events or as soon as possible.

9. Finalize Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) MSP Awards Any contractual agreement(s) resulting from this RfA will be finalized with the most advantageous applicant(s) as per the schedule in the sequence of events or as soon thereafter as possible. This date is subject to change at the discretion of the Public Education Department. In the event mutually agreeable terms cannot be reached with the apparent most advantageous applicant in the time specified, the State reserves the right to finalize a contractual agreement with the next most advantageous applicant(s) without undertaking a new procurement process.

Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Requirements The applicant must state agreement with each of the covenants and agreements included in the Intergovernmental Agreement template. The IGA template is in Appendix B.

Application Requirements The application includes a narrative explaining each of the items in the scope of work and a budget narrative explaining each of budget items. Applications must include the following: 1. Number of Applications: Applicants may submit only one application in response to this RfA. Applications must be submitted as outlined below. The original applications

7 | P a g e M S P / R F A must be clearly marked on the front binder. The Scope of Work and the budget narratives must be submitted in separate binders and clearly labeled. One (1) original and four (4) hard copies of the applications (Scope of Work and budget) must be submitted.

2. Application Content and Organization: a. Cover Page b. Letter of Transmittal c. Table of Contents d. Response to Intergovernmental Terms and Conditions e. Scope of Work narrative which addresses in detail each item in the Scope of Work in this order: 1) Conducting mathematics professional development which is grounded in scientifically-based research;

2) Conducting summer institutes for New Mexico mathematics district and school leaders and coaches from grades K through 12 from high- need schools/districts;

3) Conducting ongoing yearlong professional development for the summer institute participants;

4) Developing partnerships including mathematics faculty from colleges of arts and sciences at New Mexico institutions of higher education and high-need schools/districts (K–12 administrators, faculty, teachers, and guidance counselors in participating K–12 schools, STEM faculty, and administrators in higher education organizations. Other partners may include businesses, nonprofit organizations, teacher training departments of institutions of higher education, and Regional Education Collaboratives.);

5) Describing how districts will be notified of this project, how districts will be selected and what is expected of a partnering district;

6) Conducting leadership academies for partner school district administrators and principals;

7) Developing participant mathematics content knowledge aligned to the Common Core State Standards – Mathematics;

8) Assisting mathematics district and school leaders and coaches to implement what they are learning in the professional development into the practice and classrooms of the teachers in their districts and schools;

9) Building sustainable leadership capacity in mathematics education in both administrators and teachers;

10)Analyzing both student achievement data and teachers’ needs assessments to identify target areas for teacher professional development in both content and instructional strategies;

11)Providing qualified instructors to implement the scope of work and a capable project team to manage the project organize the work and comply with the scope of work;

12)Conducting, preparing and executing a local evaluation plan to include at a minimum:

1...a) Collaboration with PED and/or evaluators in the development and collection of common data elements so that the overall impact of the programs can be measured effectively;

1...b) Measurable objectives to increase the number of participants;

1...c) Measureable objectives for improved student academic achievement; and

1...d) Annual collection of US Department of Education performance data;

13)Sharing costs and contributions with partnering districts to promote ownership and support of the projects which might include: teacher release time, tuition reimbursement, funds to purchase classroom instructional materials and/or salaries for mathematics course instructors;

14)Describing how the funded activities will be continued and sustained beyond the funding period;

15)Preparing a progress report due to PED on or before 30 days after the anniversary date of the contract which will state what work has been accomplished, how many mathematics leaders and coaches have participated in the summer institutes, how many hours to date of faculty instructional contact time has occurred, how many teachers receive professional development by these trained leaders and coaches, how many students are reached by all of these trainers and teachers, and any 9 | P a g e M S P / R F A other information which will help PED gauge how well the proposed work has been fulfilled;

16)Preparing an annual report for the United States Department of Education (USDOE) based on their requirements which are due to USDOE on or before 30 days past the first anniversary of the start of this contract;

17)Linking the proposed project to the lessons learned from previous projects to demonstrate the capacity to deliver effective professional development;

18)Attending and participating in the annual US Department of Education’s MSP conference or regional conferences;

19)Meeting at least every two months in person or by using distance technologies to coordinate the program by sharing strengths, solving problems and planning for the future; and

20)Describing and justifying the project budget and clearly tying the scope of work to the determination of the amounts shown in the project budget.

f. Cost Narrative in a separate binder – an itemized budget and budget justification f.1.) Itemized budget proposing how the award funds would be used. Please find the Cost Response Form in Appendix C.

f.2.) Budget justification narrative: Provide commentary explaining the details of the budget.

Application Checklist Please complete the checklist below to ensure that all required information and actions have been completed before mailing the application to Claudia Ahlstrom, Math & Science Bureau, New Mexico Public Education Department. ___Cover page (signed pdf) ___Letter of Transmittal (signed) ___Table of Contents ___Response to Intergovernmental Terms and Conditions

___Scope of Work Narrative: 12 point font, to include each item in the scope of work in the order as listed in the Request for Application. ___Budget ___Budget Justification narrative

Applications must be submitted to:

Claudia Ahlstrom Math and Science Bureau New Mexico Public Education Department 300 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, NM 87501

11 | P a g e M S P / R F A MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION

COVER PAGE

Applicant Contact Information

Institutio n/District

Primary Contact and Title Phone e- mail Mailing Address

I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and that I am authorized to submit this application. I further certify, to the best of my knowledge, that any ensuing program and activity will be conducted in accordance with all applicable state laws and regulations, application guidelines and instructions and that the requested budget amounts are necessary for the implementation of this project. It is assured that, if awarded, such funds will be utilized in accordance with the New Mexico procurement code. It is understood that this application constitutes an application and, if accepted by the New Mexico Public Education Department or renegotiated to acceptance, will form a binding agreement. It is also understood that immediate written notice will be provided to the application manager if at any time the applicant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

Signatur Date e: : Mathematics and Science Partnerships

Scoring Rubric

Applicant Name

Score sheet 1. Conducting professional development 0-10 2. Conducting summer institutes 0-10 3. Conducting yearlong professional development 0-10 4. Developing partnerships 0-10 5. Engaging districts 0-10 6. Conducting leadership academies 0-10 7. Developing content knowledge 0-10 8. Assisting district/school implementation 0-10 9. Building sustainable leadership capacity 0-10 10.Analyzing data 0-10 11.Providing capable team 0-10 12.Conducting evaluation plan 0-10 13.Sharing costs 0-10 14.Detailing sustainability 0-10 15.Preparing progress report Pass/Fail 16.Preparing annual report Pass/Fail 17.Linking to lesson learned 0-10 18.Participating in annual US Dept. of Ed’s MSP conference Pass/Fail 19.Meeting to coordinate project Pass/Fail 20.Describing and justifying project budget 0-10

Total Points

13 | P a g e M S P / R F A APPENDIX A

REQUEST for APPLICATION Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT FORM

In acknowledgement of receipt of this Request for Application the undersigned agrees that s/he has received a complete copy, beginning with the title page and table of contents, and ending with APPENDIX A.

The acknowledgement of receipt should be signed and returned to Claudia Ahlstrom no later than 5PM MST on November 10, 2016. Only potential Applicants who elect to return this form completed with the indicated intention of submitting an Application will receive copies of all Applicant written questions and the written responses to those questions as well as RfA amendments, if any are issued.

ORGANIZATION and/or INSTITUTION: ______

REPRESENTED BY: ______

TITLE: ______PHONE NO.: ______

E-MAIL: ______FAX NO.: ______

ADDRESS: ______

CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP CODE: ______

SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

This name and address will be used for all correspondence related to the Request for Applications.

Organization and/or Institution does/does not (circle one) intend to respond to this Request for Application. Claudia Ahlstrom, State Math Specialist Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) Math & Science Bureau Public Education Department 300 Don Gaspar Santa Fe, NM 87501 E-mail: [email protected] APPENDIX B

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT, #______, is entered into by and between the State of New Mexico Public Education Department (PED), hereinafter referred to as the "DEPARTMENT," and ______, a public entity, hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACTOR."

WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT is the agency; and

WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT desires to engage and the CONTRACTOR is willing to provide certain portions of the DEPARTMENT’S program.

NOW THEREFORE, the DEPARTMENT and the CONTRACTOR in consideration of mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, do hereby agree as follows:

I. Period of Agreement.

This Agreement shall become effective when signed by both parties and shall terminate on ______, unless terminated pursuant to Article VII, infra.

II. Statement of Work.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide the program of services as set forth in the scope of work which is attached hereto as “EXHIBIT A – STATEMENT OF WORK” and incorporated herein by reference, unless amended or terminated pursuant to Article VII, infra. In consideration for the provision of those services, the DEPARTMENT agrees to purchase and the CONTRACTOR agrees to perform the services identified in the Statement of Work.

III. Limitation of Cost.

The total amount of the monies payable to the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement shall not exceed $. The annual budget is attached hereto as “EXHIBIT B – FINANCIAL INFORMATION SHEET” and incorporated herein by reference.

IV. Payment.

The DEPARTMENT shall make monthly payments to the CONTRACTOR for services

15 | P a g e M S P / R F A and costs specified in “EXHIBIT B.” The CONTRACTOR shall submit certified and documented invoices and vouchers monthly for actual work performed and expenses incurred to the DEPARTMENT. Invoices must include the agreement number for which services have been rendered, the PED purchase order number and should be mailed to ( _____) . The CONTRACTOR’S failure to submit such payment vouchers, invoices and supporting documentation within fifteen days after they are due may result in the non-availability of funds for payment and/or the denial of payment by the DEPARTMENT.

V. Return of Funds.

Upon termination of this Agreement, or after the services provided for herein have been rendered, surplus money, if any, shall be returned by the CONTRACTOR to the DEPARTMENT.

VI. Appropriations.

Performance under this Agreement is contingent upon sufficient authority and appropriations granted by the New Mexico State Legislature.

VII. Termination of Agreement.

The Department may terminate this Agreement for convenience or cause. The Contractor may only terminate this Agreement based upon the Department’s uncured, material breach of this Agreement. By such termination, neither party may nullify obligations already incurred for performance or failure to perform prior to the date of termination. THE PROVISION IS NOT EXCLUSIVE AND DOES NOT WAIVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES AFFORDED THE STATE IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES AS CONTRACTOR’S DEFAULT/BREACH OF CONTRACT.

VIII. Funds Accountability.

The parties shall provide for strict accountability of all monies made subject to this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain fiscal records, follow generally accepted accounting principles and account for all receipts and disbursements of funds transferred to the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR will include all monies made subject to this Agreement in the annual audit and will provide the DEPARTMENT with a copy of the annual audit.

IX. Maintenance of Records.

The DEPARTMENT shall maintain records as required of any administering state agency pursuant to applicable state law and regulation. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain fiscal and programmatic records relative to those funds and activities that have been made subject to this Agreement for a minimum of three years.

X. Confidentiality.

Any confidential information provided to or developed by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement shall be kept confidential and shall not be made available to any individual or organization by the CONTRACTOR without the prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT or as required by a court of competent jurisdiction.

XI. Amendments.

This Agreement shall not be altered, changed, or amended except by an instrument, in writing, executed and approved by both parties.

XII. Assignment.

The CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement or assign any claims for money due or to become due under this Agreement without the prior written approval of the DEPARTMENT.

XIII. Applicable Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of New Mexico.

XIV. Acquisition of Property.

The parties agree that neither party shall acquire any property as the result of this Agreement.

XV. Liability.

Each party shall be solely responsible for fiscal or other sanctions occasioned as a result of its own violation or alleged violation or requirements applicable to the performance of the Agreement. Each party shall be liable for its actions according to this Agreement subject to the immunities and limitations of the New Mexico Tort Claims Act, Sections 41-4-1, et. seq., NMSA 1978, as amended.

XVI. Execution of Documents.

The DEPARTMENT and the CONTRACTOR agree to execute any document(s) necessary to implement the terms of this Agreement.

17 | P a g e M S P / R F A XVII. Sub-Contracts.

The CONTRACTOR shall be ultimately responsible for all items enumerated in the Statement of Work (Exhibit A) of this Agreement.

The CONTRACTOR shall seek advance approval from the DEPARTMENT of all sub- contracts, including qualifications and job descriptions for any professional service sub-contract.

XVIII. Equal Opportunity Compliance.

The CONTRACTOR agrees to abide by all federal and state laws and rules and regulations, and executive orders of the Governor of the State of New Mexico, pertaining to equal employment opportunity. In accordance with all such laws of the State of New Mexico, the CONTRACTOR agrees to assure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, or serious medical condition, or, if the employer has fifty or more employees, spousal affiliation, or, if the employer has fifteen or more employees, sexual orientation or gender identity, be excluded from employment with or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity performed under this Agreement. If CONTRACTOR is found not to be in compliance with these requirements during the life of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to take appropriate steps to correct these deficiencies.

XIX. Workers’ Compensation.

The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with state laws and rules applicable to workers’ compensation benefits for its employees. If the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the Workers’ Compensation Act and applicable rules when required to do so, this Agreement may be terminated by the DEPARTMENT.

XX. Lobbying Certification.

The CONTRACTOR, by signing below, certifies to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, that:

No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on the behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit a Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award document for sub- awards at all tiers (including sub-contracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of facts upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S.C. (United States Code). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure.

19 | P a g e M S P / R F A IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the DEPARTMENT and the CONTRACTOR have caused this Agreement to be executed, said Agreement to become effective when signed by both parties.

CONTRACTOR: DEPARTMENT:

______Contractor Hanna Skandera Secretary of Education

______Printed Title of Authorized Signatory

Date: ______Date: ______

______

Department’s Legal Counsel - Certifying legal sufficiency

Date: ______EXHIBIT A - STATEMENT OF WORK

EXHIBIT B

FINANCIAL INFORMATION SHEET

CATEGORY BUDGET

TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNT $0

Funding Source:

21 | P a g e M S P / R F A APPENDIX C

COST RESPONSE FORM

Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) PROJECT BUDGET

Program Title:

Direct Cost Requested for Partner 2016 1. Salaries & Wages (Professional and Clerical) 2. Employee Benefits 3. Travel 4. Materials and Supplies 5. Consultants and Contracts 6. Teacher Stipends 7. Equipment (Purchase) 8. Other (Equipment rental, printing, etc.) 9. Indirect costs 7% Total

This form is a required element of the proposal. Justification for each of the categories shall be included in the budget justification portion of the application. For reporting, you must include an itemized breakdown of these budget categories and a budget narrative explaining how you calculated each line item and the actual total project cost share.