Name of Grant Program: Innovation Schools Implementation Grant Fund Code: 157 PART IV-INNOVATION SCHOOL AUTHORIZATION AND ASSURANCES FORM Instructions: Please complete each of the fields along with required signature section below. Three original, signed copies of this form must be submitted to: Office of Charter Schools and School Redesign Attn: Sheika Edmond Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 75 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 District Name: LEA Code: Innovation School Name: School Committee Approval of Innovation School Date of School Committee Vote School Committee Authorization: The school committee has reviewed the innovation plan, and a majority of the committee as fully constituted voted to authorize the establishment of the Innovation School. District Assurances The district must ensure that state funds are used in accordance with the Innovation Schools Implementation Grant RFP and ensure transparency and accountability, and report publicly on the use of state funds. The district must ensure that the innovation school or academy is operated in accordance with the approved Innovation School Plan. Districts must participate in any program evaluation and monitoring activities associated with this grant. Typed Name of Innovation School Lead Applicant: Signature of Innovation School Lead Applicant: Date: Typed Name of Superintendent: Signature of Superintendent: Date: Typed Name of School Committee Chair: Signature of School Committee Chair: Date: