Charlottesville City Schools and The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act IDEA Title I, Part A Title II, Part D State Fiscal Stabilization Fund

ARRA - American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Process for Input Principals February 25 – April 29 Department and Program Coordinators March 11 – April 24 Senior Staff February 1 – April 30

ARRA - American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Basic Principles Must be spent quickly to save and create jobs Should be used to improve student achievement through school improvement and reform Ensure transparency, reporting, and accountability Are available for only two to three years Should be invested in ways that do not result in unsustainable continuing commitments after the funding expires.

STAFF Positions provide additional support in areas of need. As funding expires, evaluation for continuing support will be provided. Persons hired will be apprised of the potential temporary nature of these positions ARRA: Primary Areas of Focus Approximately $437,000

Large Capital Projects Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Provides a digital network for voice, data, and video traffic. Allows ease of expansion, mobility of devices, and stability of future compatibility. Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center Little has been done to the internal structures in the MLK PAC since it was built. Needed improvements include lighting, sound, seating, and stage curtains. ARRA: Primary Areas of Focus Approximately $990,800

Technology and Equipment Video Conferencing Allows simultaneous streaming of voice and video across multiple points in the division. Primarily serves instructional programming and professional development. IBM Power Server 6 (replaces AS-400) The 10 year old AS-400 houses CCS’ primary business systems and the Data Warehouse. Other Technology and Software A number of technology and software purchases are recommended that build out or strengthen existing instructional and support programs. ARRA: Primary Areas of Focus Approximately $262,500

Instructional Support Leveled Readers Allows content delivery at appropriate reading levels. Materials will be purchased for both social studies and science. Summer Enrichment Academy Summer enrichment goes beyond the basic skills and provides opportunities for further exploration in content and creative areas. Library Circulation Conversion The current circulation and cataloging is approximately 15 years old. This system would upgrade to a web based system allowing access to over 8 million cataloged records for efficient management of library materials. ARRA: Primary Areas of Focus

Instructional Support, continued... Library materials These materials were selected after media specialists examined areas of greatest demand by teachers and students. Materials were geared toward those that support SOL content. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) The PBIS approach is designed to positively affect student behavior and the students’ quality of life through a comprehensive look at changing all aspects of the situation and environment that contribute to undesirable behavior. PE and ESL materials Our fitness testing continues to show weaknesses in upper body strength and aerobic capacity. Therefore, equipment will be purchased to provide students the opportunity to develop upper body strength in a safe environment including climbing ropes, walls and mats. ARRA: Primary Areas of Focus Approximately $381,550

Professional Development Speakers, content specific materials Requested items support the three domains of our Professional Development Framework (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment and Data Analysis; Leadership; and Equity and Diversity) professional development opportunities must reflect learning styles and time constraints of all stakeholders and be embedded through varied structures, such as meetings, professional learning communities, classes, curriculum institutes, book talks, and conferences. ARRA: Primary Areas of Focus Approximately $62,650

CCS ARRA Funds IDEA Approximately $587,500 (1 st of 2) Title I, Part A Approximately $650,000 (1 st of 2) Title II, Part D Approximately $45,000 (1st of 2) State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Approximately $852,000 (one time) TOTAL: $2,134,500

Charlottesville City Schools and The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act IDEA Title I, Part A Title II, Part D State Fiscal Stabilization Fund