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This policy (Policy 3-3.11 Non-Locally Funded Programs/Competitive Grants) provides a mechanism through which the school board can be informed of grant-related initiatives, and can voice support for them prior to acceptance of funding. According to policy, the Grants Office will serve as the channel for submission of grant proposals to the school board for approval. A synopsis of the policy follows.

All competitive grant projects that involve or obligate the school system in any way must be approved by the School Board prior to or as soon as possible after submission. Teachers or staff members who would like to submit a project for grant funding should have the support of their principal or department supervisor. Project originators are then responsible for informing the Grants Office of their plans for seeking funding. Applicants should provide me with a proposal draft and budget two weeks in advance of the School Board meeting at which the project will be reviewed (the 15th is a good rule of thumb). Note that the School Board considers grant proposals the first Tuesday of every month.

Once you have received notice that you've been awarded a grant, you should notify: 1) your building principal or supervisor, 2) Walt Shannon, the Director of Management Services, and 3) Laura Williams, the Grant Writer. The finance office will then issue you an account code and instruct you as to your responsibilities in managing/tracking your grant funds.

Most importantly, the Grants Office is here to assist you in locating and acquiring funding for your school-related projects. I can help you in a variety of ways -  Contact me to make the most of the resources I have available.