CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM - REPLICATION and EXPANSION of HIGH- QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS (84.282M) CFDA # 84.282M PR/Award # U282M100031
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U.S. Department of Education Washington, D.C. 20202-5335 APPLICATION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM - REPLICATION AND EXPANSION OF HIGH- QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS (84.282M) CFDA # 84.282M PR/Award # U282M100031 OMB No. 1894-0006, Expiration Date: Closing Date: JUL 07, 2010 PR/Award # U282M100031 **Table of Contents** Forms 1. Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) e1 2. Standard Budget Sheet (ED 524) e5 3. SF-424B - Assurances Non-Construction Programs e7 4. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities e9 5. ED 80-0013 Certification e10 6. 427 GEPA e11 GEPA Provision -Noble Network e13 7. Dept of Education Supplemental Information for SF-424 e14 Narratives 1. Project Narrative - (Abstract...) e15 Noble Network Abstract e16 2. Project Narrative - (Priorities...) e17 Application Priorities -Noble e18 3. Project Narrative - (Project Narrative...) e22 Project Narrative - Noble e23 4. Project Narrative - (Section 1 - Other Attachments: Resumes/Curricu......) e70 Resumes of Key Personnel -Noble Network e71 5. Project Narrative - (Section 2 - Other Attachments: Letters of Support...) e103 Letters of Support -Noble e104 6. Project Narrative - (Section 3 - Other Attachments: Proof of Non-Pr......) e112 501c3 Status Verification -Noble Network e113 7. Project Narrative - (Section 4 - Other Attachments: Schools Operate......) e114 Schools Operated by Applicant -Noble e115 8. Project Narrative - (Section 5 - Other Attachments: Student Academi......) e174 Noble Student Academic Achievement e175 9. Project Narrative - (Section 6 - Other Attachments: Supplemental Or......) e180 Organizational Budget and Financial Assurances for Match -Noble e181 10. Project Narrative - (Section 7 - Other Attachments: Additional Info......) e208 Additional Information for Noble Network e209 11. Budget Narrative - (Budget Narrative...) e220 Noble Budget Narrative e221 PR/Award # U282M100031 This application was generated using the PDF functionality. The PDF functionality automatically numbers the pages in this application. Some pages/sections of this application may contain 2 sets of page numbers, one set created by the applicant and the other set created by e-Application's PDF functionality. Page numbers created by the e-Application PDF functionality will be preceded by the letter e (for example, e1, e2, e3, etc.). PR/Award # U282M100031 OMB No.4040-0004 Exp.01/31/2012 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 * 1. Type of Submission * 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication New Application Continuation * Other (Specify) Changed/Corrected Application Revision * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: 7/14/2010 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: * 5b. Federal Award Identifier: NA State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: Noble Network of Charter Schools * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 364241970 198926060 d. Address: * Street1: 1010 N Noble St. Street2: * City: Chicago County: Cook State: IL Province: * Country: USA * Zip / Postal Code: 60642 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Administrative/Support Team f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Miss. * First Name: Sara Middle Name: E PR/Award # U282M100031 e1 * Last Name: Kandler Suffix: Title: Development Associate Organizational Affiliation: Employee for Noble Network of Charter Schools * Telephone (312)348-1879 Fax Number: (312)348-1899 Number: * Email: [email protected] Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: M: Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education) Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): 10. Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 84.282M CFDA Title: Charter Schools Program - Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (84.282M) * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 84.282M Title: Charter Schools Program - Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (84.282M) 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Chicago, IL PR/Award # U282M100031 e2 * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Replication and expansion of the Noble Network of Charter Schools Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Attachment: Title : File : Attachment: Title : File : Attachment: Title : File : Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant: IL -01, IL -04, IL -07 * b. Program/Project: IL -01, IL -04, IL -07 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Attachment: Title : File : 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 7/1/2010 * b. End Date: 6/30/2015 18. Estimated Funding ($): a. Federal $ 15005142 b. Applicant $ 26399840 c. State $ 0 d. Local $ e. Other $ 3940116 f. Program $ 0 Income g. TOTAL $ 45345098 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on . b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) Yes No PR/Award # U282M100031 e3 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr. * First Name: Michael Middle Name: * Last Name: Milkie Suffix: Title: Superintendent and CEO * Telephone Number: (773)278-6895 Fax Number: (773)632-2033 * Email: [email protected] * Signature of Authorized * Date Signed: Representative: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 * Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt. Maximum number of characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to maximize the availability of space. PR/Award # U282M100031 e4 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Control Number: 1894-0008 BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 02/28/2011 Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the Name of Institution/Organization: column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi- Noble Network of Charter Schools year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS Budget Categories Project Year 1(a) Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total (f) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1. Personnel $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 2. Fringe Benefits $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 3. Travel $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 4. Equipment $ 2,227,263 $ 2,210,034 $ 2,878,972 $ 3,510,831 $ 4,030,791 $ 14,857,891 5. Supplies $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 81,001 $ 0 $ 81,001 6. Contractual $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 7. Construction $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 8. Other $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 9. Total Direct Costs $ 2,227,263 $ 2,210,034 $ 2,878,972 $ 3,591,832 $ 4,030,791 $ 14,938,892 (lines 1 -8) 10. Indirect Costs* $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 11. Training Stipends $ 0 $ 0 $ 12,000 $ 24,000 $ 24,000 $ 60,000 12. Total Costs (lines 9- $ 2,227,263 $ 2,210,034 $ 2,890,972 $ 3,615,832 $ 4,054,791 $ 14,998,892 11) *Indirect Cost Information (To Be Completed by Your Business Office) : If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, please answer the following questions: (1) Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by the Federal government? Yes No (2) If yes, please provide the following information: Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: From: __/__/____ To: __/__/____ (mm/dd/yyyy) Approving Federal agency: ED Other (please specify): ______________ The Indirect Cost Rate is _______% (3) For Restricted Rate Programs (check one) -- Are you using a restricted indirect cost rate that: Is included in your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement? or, Complies with 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2)? The Restricted Indirect Cost Rate is _______% ED Form No. 524 PR/Award # U282M100031 e5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OMB Control Number: 1894-0008 BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS Expiration Date: 02/28/2011 Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the Name of Institution/Organization: column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi- Noble Network of Charter Schools year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form. SECTION B - BUDGET SUMMARY NON -FEDERAL FUNDS Budget Categories Project Year 1(a) Project Year 2 Project Year 3 Project Year 4 Project Year 5 Total (f) (b) (c) (d) (e) 1. Personnel $ 2,940,000 $ 4,621,714 $ 4,621,714 $ 4,621,714 $ 3,528,000 $ 20,333,142 2. Fringe Benefits $ 646,800 $ 1,016,777 $ 1,016,777 $ 1,016,777 $ 776,160 $ 4,473,291 3. Travel $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 6,250 4. Equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 5. Supplies $ 857,823 $ 715,717 $ 720,235 $ 622,900 $ 733,942 $ 3,650,617 6. Contractual $ 0 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 65,000 $ 0 $ 195,000 7. Construction $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 8.