Contact Information:
Katrina Jones: katrina_j@sbcglobal.net
Kelly Reimherr: Kelly.Reimherr@gpisd.org
The GPISD Education Foundation is a
special purpose foundation that distributes
grants to only one organization –
individuals or teams of individuals
employed by GPISD who are involved in the
instruction of students.
The Grant Award program funds innovative,
project-based learning that results in
increased student achievement.
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1998-1999 –Awarded $ 6,067.70
 2005-2006 – Awarded $ 7,050.00
 2006-2007 – Awarded $ 7,544.00
 2007-2008 – Awarded $ 5,761.50
 2008-2009 – Awarded $ 33,497.00
 2009-2010 – Awarded $ 51,617.66
 2010-2011 – Awarded $ 69,462.30
 2011-2012 – Awarded $100,723.28
 2012-2013 – Awarded $ 96,823.04
 2013-2014 – Awarded $ 96,833.58
 2014-2015 – Awarded $ 82,363.87
Total Awarded $563,825 in grants over 11 years.
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Propose an Idea
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Develop a Project
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Prepare an Application
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Secure Principal’s Permission
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Grant development does require work and
can greatly enhance what you do in the
classroom. So plan ahead to get your
accurately completed application in on time.
80-20 Rule
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80% Research
20% Writing
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Technology approval deadline: 4:00 p.m.
May 9, 2016
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Final Grant Deadline: 4:00 p.m.
May 23, 2016
Scanned in and sent to grants@gpisd.org
Format: Use application provided online at
www.gpisd.org/edfoundation. Click on the
Innovative Teaching Grants link.
Rubric: 120 points total
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Cover Page (this page will be removed when
applications are handed over to the grant
committee.)
Section
Section
Section
Section
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Basic Information
Purpose, Rationale, Objectives
Activities, Evaluation, Partnerships
Budget
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Project Title
Only one Primary Contact Person
(person that will receive all communication if the grant is awarded. If
written by a group, the primary contact will be responsible for
sending updates to the group.)
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School/Department Name
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Campus/Department Secretary
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(additional team member(s)
can be listed in this section after the campus/dept name)
(this should be the
campus/dept. personnel that handles purchase orders)
Person responsible for evaluation procedures
Primary Contact’s statement of approval
Principal’s statement of approval
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Include all the following components
◦ Project Title
◦ Five Plays
◦ New Initiative?
◦ Students Impacted
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The title should not include the name of
the campus/department.
The title should be creative, not lengthy.
The title sets the tone.
The title captures the interest of the
reader.
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Grow Green with Us
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M2=Math and the Media Center
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They’re Climbing the Walls…So Let ‘Em!
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Tickling those “21st Century” Ivories!
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Keep Calm Empathy On
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Quiero Mas Tecnologia
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Reduce Reuse
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Body of Grant Elements
◦ Purpose (20 points)
◦ Rationale (20 points)
◦ Objectives (50 points)
◦ Activities (20 points)
◦ Budget (10 points)
Answer questions thoroughly and concisely
Mandatory point deductions for omitted,
incomplete or inaccurate sections.
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State Need:
– Facts (not opinion)
– Data, Statistics, and Research
Include Goals
– Broad and Visionary
– Descriptive
– Measurable
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Need Statement – We would like to graduate
students that are completely prepared for college
theatre or a professional career if they choose.
Our program has a history of success in many
areas, particularly for the performance actor. In
terms of Technical Theatre, the program has
centered around lighting, sound and set design,
etc.
Goals –
◦ Become THE complete theatre experience by
providing our students with a working
knowledge of costume design, hair/makeup
design and theatre management.
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Answer these questions:
◦ Why is this project important?
◦ How does the project relate to your Campus
Improvement Plan?
◦ How does this project benefit the students?
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With limited space in the main course, we want
to expand in another overlooked area in Theatre
Tech
This course would offer our students an
opportunity to learn the last piece of the theatre
puzzle.
This course would provide a working knowledge
of such things as costume construction and
makeup design as well as the history of such
important elements.
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What would you like to do?
– Objectives must be measurable.
– Objectives must state specific changes to
be achieved during the project.
– What skills will be learned by this
project?
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Each student will learn proper dissection
techniques and practice until they are
confident.
◦ TEKS: 7.1B; 7.3C; 7.4A, 7.9A,B
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Each Student will become familiar with the
major biological systems of the frog and will
be able to relate to this knowledge of human
anatomy.
◦ TEKS: 7.9A,B
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What are the students going to do?
– List planned student activities and participation.
– What will the students do and how will they do it?
– Include the interval and frequency of the activity.
– How many classes are affected.
- Will there be community or school partners
associated with this project? What is their role?
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The computer lab or mobile wireless lab will
be used. Each student will work individually
on a computer. They will perform the entire
dissection at least once and go through the
anatomy module. Worksheets provided in the
Teacher’s Resource Binder will be copied and
used to reinforce the virtual lab experience.
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Points will be awarded based on the appropriateness of the
budget and each item’s relevance to the project.
All items requested in your grant application must adhere to all
Purchasing Procedures, which can be found at
http://www.gpisd.org/domain/106
If requesting technology/software items, you must adhere to
Technology and Software Procedures, which can be found at
http://www.gpisd.org/Page/13190
Vendors must be on the GPISD Approved Vendor Listing. If
vendor is not listed, contact the Purchasing Department at
972/237-5516.
In addition to completing this section, attach vendor quotes.
Include a 10% contingency fee to cover price changes.
Make sure your total amount requested is calculated correctly
and does not exceed $10,000 including the contingency fee.
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Principal Signature - Important change!
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You CANNOT spend funds for ANYTHING except for what it was
approved for.
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ALL signed grant applications must be scanned and submitted
online only.
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Review your application for incomplete or incorrect information
prior to submission.
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The name of the campus/department can not be in the body of
the grant. This will automatically disqualify your grant
application.
When considering an innovative idea that would require
technology or M&O services, be considerate of those
departments by providing ample time for their review.
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 Cover
 Body
Page
of Grant
 Budget
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