Grant Allocations & Awards: FY2018
Fund Code: 539
Level 3 Turnaround Grant
| Funds Allocated: | $2,404,050 (Federal) |
| Funds Requested: | $3,285,500 |
| Purpose: Level 3 Turnaround Grant funds will support three districts beginning implementation of turnaround plans in three of the state's lowest performing Level 3 schools, beginning in school year 2017-2018. | |
| Number of Proposals Received: | 9 |
| Number of Proposals Recommended: | 6 |
| Number of Proposals Not Recommended: | 3 |
| Result of Funding: Districts will use federal Title 1 funds to support implementation of turnaround plans in low performing Level 3 schools. Grant funding supports turnaround activities including extended learning time and enrichment activities for students, planning and collaboration opportunities for educators, access to partnership organizations that provide targeted interventions for struggling learners and opportunities for focused, robust professional development for educators that will improve teaching and learning. Grant funds may be used until August 31, 2018. Districts may apply for a renewal of grant funds for school year 2018-2019. | |
| Recipients | Amounts |
|---|---|
| Chelsea Public Schools (on behalf of Chelsea High School) | $570,623 |
| Haverhill Public Schools (on behalf of Tilton Elementary School) | 498,920 |
| Lowell Public Schools (on behalf of Greenhalge Elementary School) | 300,000 |
| Pittsfield Public Schools (on behalf of Silvio Conte Community School) | 300,000 |
| Springfield Public Schools (on behalf of Indian Orchard Elementary School) | 359,507 |
| Worcester Public Schools (on behalf of Goddard School of Science and Technology) | 375,000 |
| Total Federal Funds | $2,404,050 |