1. Martin Kollman mkollman@ksde.org
FY16 Perkins Fall Update
Martin Kollman

2. Perkins Need To Know November 1st – Progress Report Due
Changes on equipment, supplies, PD or other budget areas need to be checked by KSDE vial .
Time and effort recorded for substitute teachers, contracted labor, or development.
Perkins Reserve grants keep coming out all year long. Watch Pathway Listserv!

3. Progress Report Tips
Give a couple examples of how you are meeting each area.
Quality, not quantity is what we want.
Feel free to use pathway application examples as proof.
Report what you have done and what may happen in the remaining school year for your area.
It is okay not to meet all goals.

4. Perkins Reserve Grants
Help consultants to identify needs in equipment, supplies, PD and required up-skills for teachers.
Reserve grants are generally high cost items, technology related, cover expenses districts can’t, or other suggested resources by advisory committees.
Work with Service Centers to bring in PD.
Reports, final expenditure and deadlines are included in all grants.
Notify district clerk or finance of grant award.

5. Key Changes – July 1, 2015
No encumbering of funds – Items, services, professional development and other related costs must be purchased prior to the end of the grant to draw down funds.
Last Drawdown Period - Funds spent by June 30th & drawdown during July period using Form 240.
Spend all your money! Work with KSDE to resolve financial issues.

6. Key Changes – July 1, 2015
Documentation of Processes The one new thing is that you MUST have written documentation of ALL your processes that involve Perkins or other Federal grants. (Electronic or Paper)
Risk Assessment (Monitoring) will be based on applications, performance reports, expenditures, data submitted to state, and goal progress.

7. Monitoring for FY15 Perkins
Monitoring Sites: Review of FY15 Funds
253 Emporia Manhattan
259 Wichita Auburn-Washburn
263/353 Wellington/Mulvane © 450 Shawnee Heights
315 Colby © Lawrence
345 Seaman SWPRS ©
Documentation Needed:
Perkins Monitoring Doc, Budget Sheet, & associated documentation
Electronic copies of PO, receipts, substitutes, PD, conferences, travel
Progress Reports, Final Report, Final/Revised Application

8. Equipment & Supplies
Keep an inventory of your equipment & supplies purchased with Perkins funds until they are no longer used by CTE.
Under $5,000 is a supply.
Over requires a State sticker from Tiffany Hoffman.
Equipment must be purchased by December 1st.

9. Stand Alone vs. Consortium
Stand alone district Perkins grant must receive $15,000 or more.
Smaller amounts must join a consortium to receive funds.
Consortium files a grant application together, has 1 fiscal agent, and collaborates on projects, PD and purchasing as a group.

10. Perkins V News?
Perkins IV of 2006 was a 5 year plan that is still continuing under same model.
Possible changes expected under this current federal session, but still up in the air when.
Emphasis on partnerships with B&I, PS, non-CTE teachers, & community.
Emphasis on stackable classes, certifications, and industry skill sets.
Emphasis on measurable items; such as data, outcomes, and accomplishments.

11. Upcoming Events KSDE Drive-ins KSDE Conference – Oct 27 & 28
ACTE Vision – Nov New Orleans
February CTE Conference – Feb 9 &10

12. Questions Martin Kollman – mkollman@ksde.org
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