Schools participating in the School Quality Review Initiative (SQRI) are eligible to apply for a School Quality Review Initiative Grant, as outlined below. This grant is for the period October 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 and will be made pending submission and approval of an application and budget (FS-10).

Allocations will be awarded as follows:

Schools Participating in a School Quality Review Initiative - External Review

• High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology Region 8 (CSD 74)

• P.S. 195, Region 2 (CSD 12)

• P.S. 31, Region 7 (CSD 31)

• P.S. 73, Region 5 (CSD 23)

Grant Award per School:  $10,000

Schools Participating in a School Quality Review Initiative - Self Review/Continuing
Schools Removed from SURR List 2001-2002

• P.S. 5, Region 8 (CSD 16)

• P.S. 38, Region 9 (CSD 4)

• P.S. 123, Region 5 (CSD 27)

• P.S. 126, Region 1 (CSD 9)

• P.S. 243, Region 8 (CSD 16)

• P.S. 274, Region 4 (CSD 32)

• P.S. 299, Region 4 (CSD 32)

Grant Award per School:  $7,500

Schools Participating in a School Quality Review Initiative - Self Review/Continuing
Schools Removed from SURR List 2002-2003

• P.S.161 Region 10 (CSD 5)

• P.S. 158, Region 5 (CSD 19)

Grant Award per School:  $7,500

Schools Participating in a School Quality Review Initiative - Self Review/Continuing
Schools Removed from SURR List 2003-2004

• P.S. 306 Region 1 (CSD 10)

• I.S. 49 Region 8 (CSD 14)

• I.S. 252 Region 6 (CSD 18)

Grant Award per School:  $7,500

Schools Participating in a School Quality Review Initiative - Self Review/Continuing
Schools Removed from SURR List 2004-2005

• P.S. 28 Region 8 (CSD 16)

• P.S. 30 Region 10 (CSD 5)

• P.S. 198 Region 2 (CSD 12)

• I.S. 229 Region 1 (CSD 9)

• I.S. 292 Region 5 (CSD 19)

• I.S. 302 Region 5 (CSD 19)

• Marta Valle Secondary School Region 9 (CSD 1)

• Humanities and Arts Magnet High School Region 3 (CSD 29)

Purpose of the Grant for Schools Participating on External Review

In preparation for an External Review visit, the school is involved in the Self-Review process. Following the External Review by the Visiting Team, the school continues in the Self Review process and implements selected changes as a result of the Team’s recommendations. These funds are intended to provide additional support for activities generated by the recommendations of the External Review Report.

Purpose of the Grant for Schools Participating on Self Review

This grant is intended to provide support to schools participating in the Self-Review process. Allowable expenditures with these funds include:

• purchase of materials to guide self review professional development training;

• travel/transportation to visit exemplary schools;

• training rate for self review team planning meetings; (Based on NYC Department of Education rate for Teacher Trainee Per Session)

• consultant’s service.

Application Process

Schools participating in the SQRI Self-Review or External Review are required to complete an application describing how grant funds will be used. Schools involved in an External Review may also use funds to implement External Review recommendations until June 30, 2006.

All funds, whether for Self-Review or External Review, must be committed by June 30, 2006. There is no carryover of funds. Funds cannot be used for equipment, personnel or overhead and to purchase meals.

Submission Instructions

Postmarked original and two copies of the Self Review application by February 18, 2006 to:

Joseph J. Selch
New York State Education Department
New York City Intra/Interagency Collaborations
55 Hanson Place – Room 482
Brooklyn, New York 11217-1580

Submission of Materials

A complete application consists of an original and two copies of each of the following:

• Cover Page

• Statement of Assurances

• School Quality Review Initiative Application

• FS-10 Budget Form

Technical Assistance Contact

Questions concerning the content of the application should be directed to Joseph J. Selch at (718) 722-2784.

Notice of Approval

After SED review and approval, you will be notified by a Grant Approval Notice to schedule an official FAMIS budget.

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