1. Texas Education Agency Update
Mark Baxter
Leticia Govea

2. Priority Schools Information
Priority list will remain the same for three years
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Priority list will not be updated annually

3. Priority Schools Funding- 1003(a) grant
Unspent funding will roll forward
Roll-forward will show up in December on application
Priority schools will receive a new allocation of 1003(a) grant funding for school year
Pre-Award for school year will be allowed beginning September 1, (Travel and registration only)
No limitation on 6100-Salaries
Continued 75% limitation on 6300-Supplies and Materials only

4. Priority Schools Funding- 1003(a) grant
1003(a) Compliance Report for school year
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 funding

5. 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

6. Team Contact Information
Division of School Improvement and Support Mark Baxter (512) ;
Leticia Govea (512) ;
Shayna Sheehan (512) ;
Lisa Gonzales (512) ;
Nicole Chupka (512) ;