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 Suggested draw down goals 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 Goal % draw down June 15 30% July 15 50% August 15 70% September 15 90% Dollar amount $26,052 $43,421 $60,789 $78,157 1003(a) amendment deadline—June 16, 2014

Team Contact Information Division of School Improvement and Support Mark 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