Grant Approval Process

1. Teachers/administrators notify grant department of intention to apply for grant funding.
2. Grant Proposal Summary (GPS) submitted for all potential grant applications
3. Proposal reviewed by Grant Specialist to determine alignment with Board’s Strategic Plan; District’s TCSSP Plan; and School Improvement Plans.
4. Director of Schools approves grant request and places on monthly board agenda
5. Board votes to approve “permission to pursue” grant
6. Once grant is awarded board votes “permission to accept” grant
7. Budget amendment submitted for board approval
8. Project implemented per grantor’s guidelines and in compliance with Board Policies and Procedures

Grant Proposal Summary - Download Microsoft Word GPS.doc file

Grant Approval Procedures - Download link

Managing the Award - Download link

Putnam County Board of Education
Strategic Plan – 2008-2013

Vision
Education is the number one priority of our children.

Mission
To produce individuals who serve and participate productively in society.

Goal Statements
1. Raise academic standards and student achievement
2. Attract and retain the best faculty and staff
3. Maximize utilization of buildings, grounds, and services between schools
4. Increase community involvement
5. Create equality of programs and services between schools
6. Provide a comprehensive approach to health and well-being

Goal 1: Mathematics
• Establish system-wide math learning communities PreK-12
• Expand technology based instructional solutions
• Employ math consultants to provide leadership & support
• Improve student achievement in all subgroups

Goal 2: Reading/Language Arts/Writing

• Establish system-wide Reading/Language Arts learning communities PreK-12
• Implement response to Intervention
• Provide quality professional development
• Align resources to support subgroups
• Employ literacy consultants to provide leadership & support

Goal 3: Academic Growth
• Identify “best practices”
• Improve teaching and learning

Goal 4: Graduation/Drop-Out Rate
• Create Graduation Task Force
• Connect teaching and learning with business/industry
• Improve learning climate

Goal 5: High Quality Professional Development
• Identify “best practices”
• Integrate technology to improve teaching and learning
• Ensure all teachers are highly qualified

Goal 6: Communication & Relationships
• Collaborate with community stakeholders
• Solicit input from all stakeholders
• Communicate expectations to all stakeholders