1. Maulik Nagri / Project Steward April 2018
BSPES Uttar Pradesh
Maulik Nagri / Project Steward
April 2018

2. Update
Background
Project Partner since 2014; Girls only school operating in Jattari in Northern Uttar Pradesh (~NCR region)
School set up by Paliwal family; school management now supported by the family’s second generation
BSPES registered with Indian Government (80G of IT Act and FCRA) and USA (IRS section 501(c)(3))
Site visit conducted in January 2018 (report link)
BSPES pro-active about the best practices in education
Provides extra-curricular activities and “human values” education”
Seeks actively “higher education” and “employment” opportunities for girl students passing grade 12
Student Count projected at ~855 and staff count at ~61
BSPES concerned about teacher attrition and teacher training
Extra-curricular Activities in not covered by Mid-year Update
Nov17: Health and Hygiene workshop conducted
Dec17: Door to door meetings conducted with parents to discuss students’ progress
Jan18: 3 BSPES students were selected for “Learn and Earn” Program by NTTF Bangalore
Jan18: Physical and Eye exams conducted for students
Feb18: Teachers’ Training conducted by Swatantra Taalim
Current proposal for $8000 (4/7th of funding as 1st installment) for teacher’s salaries
Request from Project Partner to release funds early to pay May18 and Jun18 salaries

3. Budget
Fees: New Policy: Reduced student count is due to implementation of new policy requiring at least 65% attendance in the prior year beyond 6th Standard.
Fees: Management feels that felt there is a need to stop subsidization that led to entitlement mentality and promote true passion for learning among students.
Donations: Management has committed to hiring fund-raising outreach to meet the funding gap.
Salaries: Management felt that there was a need to increase salaries to retain and attract talent

4. Pictures Site Visit District Yoga Competition Hygience Camp
Distribution of Sanitary Napkins
Teacher Training
Tai Chi Class