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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 44051 (2)CITYSECRE1"ARVI JJ CONTRACT NO. AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM In consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements contained herein, THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into between CITY OF FORT WORTH, a home rule municipal corporation of the State of Texas, ("City") acting by and through Charles W. Daniels, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL a Texas non-profit corporation ("Contractor") acting by and through Susan Flood, Executive Director, its duly authorized representative. RECITALS WHEREAS, City has determined that Community Based Programs are necessary to support crime prevention in City during FY 2013 to meet one or more of the Crime Control and Prevention District ("CCPD") goals, which are (1) to support efforts to reduce violent crime and gang -related activities through enhanced enforcement activities and crime prevention programs, (2) to support efforts to increase the safety of residents and to decrease crime throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods and (3) to support efforts to increase the safety of youth and reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention and intervention programs; and WHEREAS, Contractor has agreed to operate a Community Based Program called "Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program" which will support the adoption of a prevention focus by the police department and the community; and WHEREAS, City desires to contract with Contractor to operate the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program; and WHEREAS, City, as consideration for the performance of Contractor, has appropriated monies in the CCPD Budget as reimbursed by the CCPD in the amount of $20,000.00 ("Program Funds") to provide to the Contractor for the operation of the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein expressed, the parties agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Responsibilities of Contractor Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform, or cause to be performed, with good faith and due diligence, all work and services described in Exhibit "A" — Program Proposal, attached, and incorporated herein for all purposes incident to this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible for day-to-day administration of the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program. Contractor agrees to expend the Program Funds in accordance with its Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program budget, described in Exhib= --Program activities shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit VIVilic:t111811_3 gra ifciri@ii-44-tin4-- FY 2013 C Snatfliti itsizaragitm 1 Cassata High School 01-11-13 P05:07 IN "D", attached and effectiveness measures shall be reported in accordance with Exhibit "E", attached. 2. Program Funds 2.1 In no event shall the total distribution of Program Funds from City made to the Contractor during the term of this Agreement exceed the total sum of $20,000.00. 2.2 Payment of the Program Funds from City to Contractor shall be made on a cost - reimbursement basis following receipt by City from Contractor of a signed Request for Reimbursement (RFR) and copies of all receipts. Contractor shall deliver to City a written detailed Program Activities Report and Program Effectiveness Measures Report as described in Section 4 2 below with each RFR to support expenditure of Program Funds. Such reports shall be signed by the Contractor or duly authorized officer of the Contractor. The RFR, as described in Exhibit "C", attached, and monthly Program Activities Report shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day following the end of the month Submittal of a monthly RFR and Program Activities Report is required even if services are not provided. Submit the monthly RFR with an original signature by an authorized representative to the Giants and Contracts Management Section of the Fort Worth Police Department ATTENTION: SASHA KANE, 350 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Reimbursements will not be made until after receipt of an acceptable and approved RFR and a monthly Program Activities Report from the Contractor. Reimbursements shall be made within 30 days receipt of said documents. 2.3 Contractor is authorized to adjust any categories in the budget in an amount not to exceed 5% of those particular categories without prior approval of City, as long as the total sum does not exceed the amount of the Program Funds; however, Contractor must notify City in writing of any such adjustments. Any adjustment of more than 5% of each category must have written permission from City prior to any budget adjustment being made. Budget adjustments shall be submitted to the Grants and Contracts Management Section of the Fort Worth Police Department, ATTENTION: SASHA KANE, 350 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. 3. Term This Agreement shall commence upon the date that both the City and Contractor have executed this Agreement ("Effective Date") and shall end on September 30, 2013. All of Contractor's expenditures under this Agreement must be completed prior to September 30, 2013. FY 2013 Community Based Program 2 Cassata High School 4. Program Performance 4.1 Contractor agrees to maintain full documentation supporting the performance of the work and fulfillment of the objectives set forth in Exhibit "A". 4.2 Contractor agrees to provide a monthly Program Activities and Effectiveness Measures Report to document the performance of the work described in Exhibit "D' and Exhibit "E" The Program Activities and Effectiveness Measures shall document the program activity names, numbers of participants attending, details of the activities, and a description of the goals achieved in support of the CCPD goals. Program Effectiveness Measures shall be reported on a quarterly basis and included in the January, April, July and October RFR and Program Activities Report submittals. Additionally, the Project Effectiveness Measurement Report must include any successes realized in descriptive detail. The monthly Program Activities and quarterly Program Effectiveness Measurement Reports shall be submitted to City no later than the 15th day after the end of each month. 5. Default and Termination 5.1 This Agreement is wholly conditioned upon the actual receipt by City of Program Funds from the CCPD. All monies distributed to Contractoi hereunder shall be exclusively from monies received from the CCPD and not from any other monies of City. In the event that funds from the CCPD are not timely received, in whole or in part, City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement and City shall not be liable for payment for any work or services performed by Contractor under or in connection with this Agreement 5.2 If for any reason at any time during any term of this Agreement, City Council of City fails to appropriate funds sufficient for City to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement to be effective on the later of (i) thirty (30) days following delivery by City to Contractoi of written notice of City's intention to terminate or (ii) the last date foi which funding has been appropriated by City Council for the purposes set forth in this Agreement. 5.3 This Agreement may be terminated by City, in whole or in part, whenever such termination is determined by City to be in the best interest of City; in event of Contractor default, inability to perform or to comply with the terms herein; or for other good cause. 5.4 Termination will be effected by delivering to Contractor a notice of termination, specifying the portion of the Agreement affected and the effective date of termination. Upon Contractor's receipt of notice of termination, Contractor shall: (a) Stop work under the Agreement on the date and to the extent specified in the notice of termination; (b) Place no further order or subcontracts, except as may be necessary for completion of the work not terminated; FY 2013 Community Based Program 3 Cassata High School (c) Terminate all orders and contracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of the work terminated by the notice of termination; and (d) Cease expenditures of Program Funds, except as may be necessary for completion of the work not terminated. 5.5 In the event City suspends or terminates this Agreement for cause, and the cause for such suspension or termination is determined to be invalid, the Contractor's sole remedy shall be reinstatement of this Agreement Contractor expressly waives any and all rights to monetary damages, including but not limited to actual, consequential, and punitive damages, court costs and attorney's fees. 5.6 Within thirty (30) days following the date of termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall return to City any property provided hereunder or as so directed by the Contract Administrator (see paragraph 13.3). City will have no responsibility or liability for Contractor's expenditures or actions occurring after the effective date of termination of the Agreement 6. Equipment and Maintenance All equipment purchased with Program Funds must meet all eligibility requirements of City. Contractor shall maintain all equipment used in the administration and execution of the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program. Contractor shall maintain, replace or repair any item of equipment used in support of the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement that no longer functions or is lost or stolen. The cost for maintenance, replacement or repair of any equipment used in support of the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program and/or for use under the terms of this Agreement is the sole responsibility of Contractor. Contractor shall not use Program Funds or City funds to repair or replace said equipment. Contractor shall use any and all equipment purchased with Program Funds exclusively in support of the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program Within 10 days following the purchase of equipment, Contractor shall submit to City a detailed inventory of all equipment purchased with Program Funds to the Grants and Contracts Management Section at the address set forth in paragraph 2.3 above. The equipment inventory shall include an itemized description of each piece of equipment, the date each piece of equipment was purchased, the cost of purchase for each piece of equipment, and the location of each piece of equipment. 7. Administrative Requirements 7.1 Contractor agrees to keep sufficient records to document its adherence to applicable local, state and federal regulations, along with documentation and records of all receipts and expenditures of Program Funds. All records shall be retained for three (3) years following the termination or completion of this Agi eement. City or its representatives shall have the right to investigate, examine and audit at any time any and FY 2013 Community Based Program 4 Cassata High School all such records relating to operations of Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors, upon demand by City, shall make such records readily available for investigation, examination, and audit. In the event of such audit by City, a single audit of all Contractors' operations will be undertaken and may be conducted either by City or an independent auditor of City's choice. Contractor shall submit a copy of any audit performed by their independent auditor within 30 days of receipt of the final audit report. 7.2 If any audit reveals a questioned practice or expenditure, such questions must be resolved within fifteen (15) days after notice to Contractor by City. If questions are not resolved within this period, City reserves the right to withhold further funding under this and/or future contract(s) with Contractor. 7.3 If as a result of any audit, it is determined that Contractor misused, misapplied or misappropriated all or any part of the Program Funds, Contractor agrees to reimburse City the amount of such monies so misused, misapplied or misappropriated, plus the amount of any sanction, penalty or other charge levied against City because of such misuse, misapplication or misappropriation. 7.4 Contractor's obligation to City shall not end until all closeout requirements are completed. Activities during this closeout period shall include, but are not limited to: providing final Program Activities Report and Program Effectiveness Measurement Reports, making final payments, disposing of Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program assets as appropriate and as directed by City's Contract Administrator (see paragraph 13.3.). 7.5 Contractor covenants and agrees to fully cooperate with City in monitoring the effectiveness of the services and work to be performed by Contractor under this Agreement and City shall have access at all reasonable hours to offices and records of the Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, and subcontractors for the purpose of such monitoring. 8. Independent Contractor 8.1 Contractor shall operate hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, or servant or employee of City Contractor shall have exclusive control of, and the exclusive right to control, the details of the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and Contractor, its officers, members, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and Contractoi. It is expressly understood and agreed that no officer, member, agent, employee subcontractor, licensee or invitee of the Contractor, nor any program participant hereunder is in the paid service of City and that City does not have the legal right to FY 2013 Community Based Program 5 Cassata High School control the details of the tasks performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees. 8.2 City shall in no way nor under any circumstances be responsible for any property belonging to Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, licensees or invitees, which may be lost, stolen, destroyed or in any way damaged. 9. Indemnification 9.1 Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, City and its officers, agents, servants and employees from and against any and all claims or suits for property loss or damage and/or personal injury, including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted performance or nonperformance of this agreement and/or the operations, activities and services of the program described herein, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY and Contractor hereby assumes all liability and responsibility of City and its officers, agents, servants, and employees for any and all claims or suits for property loss or damage and/or personal injury, including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kinds or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with the execution, performance, attempted performance or non-performance of this contract and agreement and/or the operations activities and services of the programs described herein WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to and does hereby indemnify and hold harmless City from and against any and all injury, damage or destruction of property of City, arising out of or in connection with all acts or omissions of Contractor, its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors invitees, licensees, or program participants, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS AGENTS SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. 9.2 Contractor agrees to and shall release City, its agents, employees, officers and legal representatives from all liability for injury, death, damage or loss to persons or property sustained in connection with or incidental to performance under this agreement, even if the injury, death, damage or loss is caused by City's sole or concurrent negligence. 9.3 Contractor shall require all of its subcontractors to include in their subcontracts a release and indemnity in favor of City in substantially the same forth as set forth in Paragraphs 9 1 and 9.2 above. FY 2013 Community Based Program 6 Cassata High School 10. Non -Assignment No assignment or delegation of duties under this Agreement by Contractor shall be effective without City's prior written approval. 11. Prohibition Against Interest 11.1 No member, officer or employee of City, or its designees or agents; no member of the governing body of the locality in which the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program is situated; and no other public official of such locality or localities who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect to the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program during his tenure or for one year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the proceeds thereof, for work to be performed hereunder. Contractor shall incorporate, or cause to be incorporated, like language prohibiting such interest, in all contracts and subcontracts hereunder. 11.2 No officer, employee, member or program participant of Contractor shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the monies transferred hereunder, or be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to Contractor of any land, materials, supplies, or services purchased with any funds transferred hereunder, except on behalf of Contractor, as an officer employee, member or program participant. Any willful violation of this paragraph with the knowledge expressed or implied, of Contractor or its subcontractors, shall render this Agreement voidable by City of Fort Worth. 12. Nondiscrimination 12.1 In accordance with the federal, state and local laws and ordinances, Contractor covenants that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants, or subcontractors, while engaged in perfoiniing this Agreement shall in connection with the employment, advancement, or discharge of employees, in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their age, except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, statutory requirement, or statutory or ordinance exception. 12.2 Contractor will not unlawfully discriminate against any person or persons because of age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation, nor will Contractor permit its officers, members agents, employees, subcontractors or program participants to engage in such discrimination. FY 2013 Community Based Program 7 Cassata High School 13. Compliance 13.1 Contractor, its officers, members, agents employees, program participants, and subcontractors, shall abide by and comply with all laws, federal state and local including all ordinances, rules and regulations of City. If City calls to the attention of Contractor any such violation on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors or program participants, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation. 13.2 Contractor shall utilize Program Funds strictly for those purposes and goals intended under the teiuis and conditions of this Agreement If City calls the attention of Contractor to any such violations on the part of Contractor or any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors, then Contractor shall immediately desist from and correct such violation. 13.3 City designates Sasha Kane, Senior Contract Compliance Specialist 817-392- 4243, to act as Contract Administrator and delegates to this individual authority for Agreement administration, compliance, and monitoring. 14. Waiver of Immunity If Contractor is a charitable or nonprofit organization and has or claims an immunity or exemption (statutory or otherwise) from and against liability for damages or injury, including death, to persons or property; Contractor hereby expressly waives its rights to plead defensively such immunity or exemption as against City. This section shall not be construed to affect a governmental entity's immunities under constitutional, statutory or common law. 15. Insurance Requirement 15.1 Contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement the following insurance coverage: a. Commercial General Liability (CGL)• $1,000,000 per occurrence, with a $2,000 000.00 annual aggregate limit, in a form that is acceptable to the City's Risk Manager. b. Non -Profit Organization Liability or Directors & Officers Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, with a $1,000,000 annual aggregate limit, in a form that is acceptable to the City s Risk Manager. c. Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each accident on a combined single limit basis OR split limits are acceptable if limits are at least $250, 0000 Bodily Injury per person, $500,000 Bodily Injury per accident and $100,000 Property Damage. FY 2013 Community Based Program 8 Cassata High School 15.2 Contractor's insurer(s) must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas for the lines of insurance coverage provided and be currently rated in terms of financial strength and solvency to the satisfaction of the City's Risk Manager. 15.3 Each insurance policy required herein shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, except for policies of worker's compensation or accident/medical insurance shall list the City as an additional insured. City shall have the right to revise insurance coverage requirements under this Agreement 15.4 Contractor further agrees that it shall comply with the Worker's Compensation Act of Texas and shall provide sufficient compensation insurance to protect Contractor and City from and against any and all Worker's Compensation claims arising from the work and services provided under this Agreement. 16. Miscellaneous Provisions 16.1 The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and, if for any reason a clause, sentence, paragraph or other part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid by a court or Federal or state agency, board or commission having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision. 16.2 City's failure to insist upon the performance of any teiru or provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right herein conferred shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment to any extent of City's right to assert or rely upon any such term or right on any future occasion. 16.3 Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arise out of the execution, performance, attempted perfoiniance or non-performance of this Agreement, venue for said action shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas. 16.4 Contractor represents that it possesses the legal authority, pursuant to any proper, appropriate and official motion, resolution or action passed or taken, to enter into this Agreement and to perform the responsibilities herein required. 16.5 This written instrument and the exhibits attached hereto, which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement for all purposes, constitute the entire agreement between the parties concerning the work and services to be performed hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be void. Any amendments to the teurus of this Agreement must be in writing and must be signed by authorized representatives of each party. 16.6 All notices required or permitted by this Agreement must be in writing and are deemed delivered on the earlier of the date actually received or the third day following (i) deposit in a United States Postal Service post office or receptacle; (ii) with proper FY 2013 Community Based Program 9 Cassata High School postage (certified mail, return receipt requested); and (iii) addressed to the other party at the address as follows or at such other address as the receiving party designates by proper notice to the sending party. 1. CITY: Charles W. Daniels, Assistant City Manager City Manager's Office City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Copies To: Sasha Kane Contract Administrator Fort Worth Police Department 350 W. Belknap Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Charlene Sanders, Assistant City Attorney Law Department 1000 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 2. CONTRACTOR: Susan Flood, Executive Director CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL 1400 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 16.7 None of the performance rendered under this Agreement shall involve, and no portion of the Program Funds received hereunder shall be used, directly or indirectly, for the construction, operations, maintenance or administration of any sectarian or religious facility or activity, nor shall said perfoiniance rendered or funds received be utilized so as to benefit, directly or indirectly, any such sectarian or religious facility or activity. 16.8 Contractor certifies that it has obtained a 501 (c) (3) Certificate from the Internal Revenue Service. Contractor shall notify City in writing of any changes to its 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status during the teuun of this Agreement 16.9 Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed a part of this Agreement. 16.10 The provisions and conditions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of City and Contractor and are not intended to create any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. FY 2013 Community Based Program 10 Cassata High School IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executedjhis agree ent in multiples in Fo -t Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to be effective thisf4't1ayof Y 20 CITY OF FORT WORTH CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL, a Texas Non -Profit Corporation te: Q �/, /3 V)PuiL (�.�.� � U` Date: . Charles W. Daniels Susan Flood J —� Assistant City Manager Director 4,4 f Jeffrey W. Halstead Chief of Police APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Date: Charlene Sanders Assistant City Attorney ATTEST: 'Mary Kays City Seer - . ry FY 2013 Community Based Program p a,�o ropr��� Nora°,d 0% Ug1/43/4oal J aStil o . paL� O��DOOQ� �a 4"fia 4: &et r• i GS. NO M&C REQUIRED OFFICIAL RECORD CITY SECRETARY °d WORTH, TX Cassata High School Exhibit A FY 2013 CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT PROPOSAL COVER SHEET AGENCY: Cassata High School DIRECTOR: Susan Flood P HONE NUMBER: 817-926-1745 P HYSICAL ADDRESS: 1400 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104 CONTACT PERSON: Annie Chavez EMAIL ADDRESS: achavez@cassatahs.org P HONE NUMBER: 817-926-1745 FAX NUMBER• 817-926-3132 P ROGRAM TITLE: Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program CCPD FUNDS REQUESTED• $20,000 AGENCY STATUS: Q Private Nonprofit ❑ Public Nonprofit Mark the goal(s) that your program addresses. ❑ Support efforts to reduce violent crime and gang -related activities through enhanced enforcement activities and crime prevention programs ❑ Support efforts to increase the safety of residents and to decrease crime throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods; and C✓( Support efforts to increase the safety of youth and reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention and intervention programs. Additionally, does program address the priority consideration listed below? Q Program is a prevention or intervention program for youth and/or family violence. CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information contained in this proposal fairly represents the above -named agency's operating plans and budget for the proposed program. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements and provisions of the Request for Proposal and that the above -named agency will comply with all applicable rules and regulations relating to the procurement process. I certify that I am authorized to sign this proposal and to enter into and execute a contract with the City of Fort Worth to provide the services authorized. TYPED NAME: Susan Flood TITLE• President SIGNATURE:G'iM .36UOL DATE* �j — .�O --(9OI2, 4 PROGRAM ABSTRACT Provide a short description of your program to be funded. Please summarize the problem and what your program will do to address it. (Roughly 2 paragraphs in length) Cassata seeks funding to support its Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program. All students who test below a 9th grade level in reading or math at enrollment are automatically enrolled in the appropriate remedial program. Cassata's Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program is a last chance for many students to master skills they should have learned in elementary or middle school By providing the building blocks of learning in reading and math Cassata is able to deter students from dropping out. Students who drop out of school are eight times more likely to end up in the juvenile justice system or prison.2 Thus, the adolescent literacy and math programs help eliminate one of the major factors which leads to youth violence and delinquency. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Provide a 4-5 page description of your program to be funded. In this narrative, please respond to each of the following questions: 1) Describe in detail the problem that your program addresses. ABOUT CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL Cassata High School is a private, nonprofit outreach school that is committed to providing young people with another chance at success. Cassata's mission has been the same since its inception in 1975: To provide an effective, quality education that enables students of all backgrounds to raise their educational level and complete their secondary education. Many of Cassata's students face significant barriers to obtaining an education for the 2011/12 school year, 38% of graduates were the first in their family to earn a high school diploma, 19% of students were teen parents; and several were former dropouts. Furthermore, most of our students have had difficulty with traditional education and many are not currently attending school when they arrive at Cassata. PROGRAM NEED Cassata's Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program provides instruction for the students who struggle most academically. All students who test below a 9th grade level in reading or math at enrollment are automatically enrolled in the appropriate remedial program. Difficulty with reading and math are among the top reasons why youth drop out of school. In fact, 8.7 million students in fourth through twelfth grade struggle with reading, writing and math. Challenges with learning are among the main reasons why students have failed at previous schools and become disenchanted with education. In fact, for many students, learning difficulties in reading and math play a prominent role in their decision to drop out of school.' Cassata's Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program is a last chance for many students to master skills they should have learned in elementary or middle school. The programs employ a unique educational approach that incorporates self -paced, individualized one-on-one instruction to help students gain a deeper understanding of the basic skills needed to master all academic subjects. Only when a student tests at a 9th grade level in reading and math are they permitted to start earning credits in other high school courses. By providing the building blocks of learning in reading and math, Cassata is able to reinvigorate the spirit of many students and deter them from becoming another dropout. Students who drop out of school are eight times more likely to end up in the juvenile justice system or prison 2 Thus, the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program helps eliminate one of the major factors which leads to youth violence and delinquency. 2) Describe what your program does to 1) support efforts to reduce violent crime and gang - related activities through enhanced enforcement activities and crime prevention programs, 5 2) support efforts to increase the safety of residents and to decrease crime throughout Fort Worth neighborhoods; and 3) support efforts to increase the safety of youth and reduce juvenile crime through crime prevention and intervention programs. Cassata's Adolescent Literacy and Math Program is an intervention program aimed at providing struggling youth with the tools and confidence to engage in school and earn their diploma or GED. Research demonstrates that students with poor academic skills are more likely to be delinquent and • subsequently involved in the juvenile justice system. Students who are significantly behind grade level in math and reading are 3.1 times more likely to join a gang. In fact, 35 percent of low -achieving students exhibited delinquent behavior, as compared to Tess than 20 percent of students who are considered high - academic performers.3 Cassata students are tested using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) at enrollment. Any student who tests below a 9th grade level in reading or math is automatically enrolled in the appropriate remedial program Unfortunately, many of Cassata's students test at a 5th grade level or below at entrance, and have not mastered elementary or middle school skills. These students have been allowed to progress in other schools after years of cleverly disguising their problems. At Cassata, until a student tests at a 9in grade level, they are not allowed to take high school level courses which entail extensive reading comprehension/skills or math courses This is to ensure that students are gaining full comprehension, confidence and mastery of academic skills before advancing to more complex material. Students in the remedial program receive one-on-one, individualized instruction in a small class setting (no greater than a 12:1 student/teacher ratio). Studies indicate that this type of learning model is the most effective with at -risk students. Specifically, research has validated the use of individualized, one-on-one, direct instructional strategies for struggling youth.3 Students deemed most in need of additional remediation also attend NESI's Title I reading or math tutoring program twice a week. Title I is the largest federal aid program for secondary education and provides in -school remedial services to eligible students. In addition to the unique classroom approach, students in the remedial programs are linked with other educational enrichment opportunities For example, remedial reading students who are currently on probation meet with Cassata's Assistant Principal and their probation officers regularly for academic progress reports. Before coming to Cassata, Assistant Principal Bruce Smith worked with at -risk youth for over 30 years as a probation officer. Furthermore, many remedial program students participate in Cassata's mentoring program which links them with a community mentor. All African American males at Cassata participate in a group mentoring session with the 100 Black Men of Greater DFW once a month. Mentoring and educational enrichment options are an important addition to the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program. Studies suggest that students who do not feel attached to their school are twice as likely to join gangs. Therefore positive social and emotional conditions are a necessary addition to the quality of learning. 4 Cassata has a demonstrated legacy of success at transforming the lives of youth who are struggling academically. The following data reflects outcomes for remedial program graduates: • 50% of December 2011/May 2012 graduates participated in one or both of the remedial programs at the beginning of their Cassata experience. • Average Math Grade Level at Entry 6th grade, 8th month • Average Math Grade Level at Exit: 11th grade, 3`d month • Average Reading Grade Level at Entry 7th grade, 6th month • Average Reading Grade Level at Exit: 11th grade, 8th month 3) Does your program address the CCPD priority/special emphasis of the prevention or intervention of youth violence and/or family violence? Describe how your program addresses this priority? Cassata addresses the CCPD priority of prevention/intervention of youth violence by lowering risk factors for crime which consequently lowers risk factors for family and youth violence and gang activity. Cassata's Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program greatly reduces the chance of a youth dropping out of school and engaging in delinquency and crime. By lowering risk factors for youth violence and gang activity, Cassata meets the program emphasis for prevention/intervention programs. 4) How will you measure the effectiveness of the program? You must include specific performance measures within the Activities and Outcomes Summary and describe evaluation tools and the method of data collection that you will use. If awarded funding, these performance measures will be included as an exhibit in the contract, and you will be required to report progress towards these measures, which will be reported to the CCPD Board. Cassata uses the TABE test (Test for Adult Basic Education) to measure skills and aptitudes in reading, math and language skills. These tests provide teachers and staff with a thorough and accurate skills measurement for each student and allows for the individual customization of studies. All students are required to take entrance and exit TABE tests. In addition, students must retake the TABE test and score at a 9th grade level in order to be released from their remedial reading or math course. The attached Program Effectiveness Measurement Summary provides specific performance measures and details on how they relate to CCPD's goals. 5) Who will the program benefit? How many people? What age group? What geographic area will it serve? Please include geographic boundaries. Cassata High School welcomes students of all religious faiths, ethnicities and cultures. Cassata does not offer a religious curriculum, but rather works to instill strong values, such as respectfulness, self-confidence, positive communication skills and maturity. Cassata accepts students as young as 14, but does not have an upper age limit. Many of our students are non-traditional students who enter school after dropping out. The average student is between ages 16-20. Ethnic Distribution 47% Hispanic 19% African American 29% Caucasian 5% Other Family Income Distribution < $25,000/year 67% $25-$30 000/year 6% $30-35 000/year: 5% $35,000+/year: 22% During the 2011/12 school year, Cassata served students from 84 previous schools across 42 zip codes in Tarrant and Johnson counties. • # of students served through Remedial Literacy Program in 2011/12: 78 (34% of student body) • # students served through Remedial Math Program in 2011/12: 92 (40% of study body) • 79% of students on juvenile probation enrolled in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy or Math Program upon entry at Cassata 6) What makes this program unique from any other crime prevention program in Fort Worth? Cassata High School is not an alternative school. The students of Cassata demonstrate a zeal to learn an earnest objective to achieve. Many students in the remedial programs have become frustrated after years of failing in their former schools. Some of these students have attempted to succeed in traditional environments but have been disappointed because they were lacking the basic skills necessary for high school work. Cassata is a small school with small class sizes. Teachers in the remedial programs know their students by name and work with them one on one to identify their specific difficulties in reading and math. Unfortunately, most other educational programs do not offer this type of learning model. In addition to academics, Cassata offers enrichment opportunities to its students. Students in the remedial program who are also on probation receive extra counseling sessions with the Assistant Principal; all students have the option to sign up for the Cassata Connections mentoring program and any African American males who are enrolled in remedial math or literacy participate in mentoring with the 100 Black Men of Greater DFW. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in mentorship-style elective courses. Life Skills is a volunteer -taught elective class whose topics include: acquiring personal documents, job readiness, 7 career planning and job shadowing, personal financial management, budgeting and personal relationship skills. Heart of a Champion is a research -based comprehensive program that teaches and reinforces positive character traits incorporates critical thinking exercises and reinforcement tools, and demonstrates examples of individuals with high character. Thus, Cassata offers both a unique learning model and a series of enrichment opportunities that no other local crime intervention program currently offers. 7) Is the program already in operation? If so, how long have you operated the program? What resources are currently used to operate the program? Why are CCPD funds necessary at this time? Cassata's remedial programs have been instituted since the school first opened in 1975. Remedial literacy is taught by a teacher with 7 years of experience working with Cassata's at -risk youth. The remedial math teacher worked in the public school sector for many years before retiring and starting her second career at Cassata. Both teachers have years of teaching and at -risk youth experience This program is generally supported by foundations, corporations, government contracts and individual donations. To foster a sense of ownership in their education, all* Cassata students are required to pay some amount of tuition. Tuition is determined by a sliding scale based on family income, and 90% of students receive tuition assistance. Sixty-one percent of students enrolled in May 2012 paid monthly tuition of only $125 per month. The cost for educating a child for one year at Cassata is approximately $7,000, and yet a majority of students are only able to pay $1 250 per year. As a privately funded educational institution, Cassata must rely on innovative programs like CCPD and the generosity of donors to fill this gap. *Thirty-five students receive full -tuition assistance through a government contract with Workforce Solutions (WIA). These students are among Cassata's most in need —in order to quality for WIA students must come from households with incomes below $21,000 for a family of four. Additionally, up to 15 students on juvenile probation can attend Cassata free of charge each school year through a contract with the Tarrant County Juvenile Services/Juvenile Probation Department. 8) Is this a new program? If so, what other funds have you applied for? Also, please describe the sequence of steps needed to implement your program and the timeframe in which this will occur. N/A 9) Briefly describe the specific expenditures planned for CCPD funding. You MUST fully complete attached budget forms. Funds from CCPD will be used to support operating costs for the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Programs. See attached budget forms. 10) If funds are awarded, will this program continue beyond the CCPD funding period? Please explain your plan to sustain this program. Cassata has operated as a financially conservative, non-profit school that has been successful in obtaining necessary funds for operation from many sources of income since 1975. Cassata receives funding from foundations, businesses, individuals, government grants, tuition, and fundraising activities. Cassata will continue to solicit support from long time donors and community supporters during and after the term of this grant. References 1 National Institute for Literacy. (2007). What Content Area Teachers Should Know About Adolescent Literacy. 2 Adams -Wade, Norma. "Keeping Kids Off The Path To Prison." Dallas Morning News 06 February 2008:3B 3 O'Cummings, Mindee, Sarah Baradack, and Simon Gonsoulin. (2010) The Importance of Literacy and Math Skills for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System. National Evaluation and Technical Assistance Center. 4 Hill K.G., Howell, J C., Hawkins, J.D. & Battin, S.R. (1999). Childhood risk factors for adolescent gang membership: Results from the Seattle Social Development Project. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 36(3), 300-322. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE Organization: Cassata High School Program Title: Adolescent Remedial Literacy & Math Program A Please indicate month(s) when each program activity will occur by placing an "X" in the month column. ACTIVITY Adolescent Remedial Literacy Program All students who test below at 9th grade level at entry in reading must enroll in the Literacy Program. This program provides students with the background literacy tools necessary for future mastery of high school courses which entail extensive reading comprehension/skills. OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEPT X X X X X X X X X X B Adolescent Remedial Math Program X X X X X X X X X X All students who test below a 9tn grade level at entry in math must enroll in the Remedial Math Program. This program provides the mathematic tools necessary for future mastery of high school level math courses. C D E F 9 A. B. Organization: Cassata High School List Specific Program Activities Students attend courses and/or tutoring in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program in order to work toward earning a high school diploma or GED. Students on juvenile probation attended courses and/or tutoring in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program to raise their reading or math grade level. Students enrolled in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program participate in the C. mentorship program through Cassata Connections, 100 Black Men, Heart of a Champion or Life Skills. D. E. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES SUMMARY Number of U nduplicated Participants Served by this Activity Program Title: Adolescent Remedial Literacy & Math Program Duration: Hours/Days/ Weeks Minimum 3 hours/week of 50 instruction in literacy or remedial math Minimum 3 hours/week of 10 instruction in literacy or remedial math 15 Minimum 3 hours/month on -campus mentorship meeting How does this activity relate to one of the three CCPD goals? Addressing the root causes of academic failure is necessary to provide students with the basic skills for succeeding in high school level courses. Many students who enter Cassata test at an elementary or middle school level. Intervention from the Adolescent Literacy and Remedial Math Program allows these students to finally master basic academic tools and earn their high school diploma. High school graduates are much more likely to be gainfully employed and are much less likely to end up in prison. Many students on probation have developed at -risk behaviors as a result of poor classroom performance. Addressing the basics of reading and math helps students to fully comprehend lessons and gain confidence that they can earn a diploma. Students who are higher academic performers are more likely to stay in school and avoid youth violence. Providing educational enrichment opportunities for students involved in the remedial programs is an important component of helping them to develop commitment and engagement at school. Many studies show that students who feel engaged in school have greater academic performance and lower incidences of delinquency. * The CCPD Board and/or scoring committee may request modifications or additions to the activities measured as a condition of award. 10 PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS MEASURE SUMMARY Effectiveness measures are to assess whether or not an activity is achieving its desired goals. The program's activities, identified on page 7, will be measured for their effectiveness in achieving the CCPD goal(s) the program is set to address. In the space below, provide three or more effectiveness measures for the program. Organization: Cassata High School Effectiveness Measure 15 students participating in either the Adolescent Remedial Literacy or Math Program will earn a High School Diploma or GED during contract period. 10 students on juvenile probation will raise their reading or math B. grade level through the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program. All participants in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program will raise their reading C. and math grade level to at least a 10th grade, 6th month (TAKS passing equivalent) by the time of their graduation. Before being released from the remedial math or literacy class, a student must re -test and score at a 9th grade level in that subject. List the activity (activities) that relate to the effectiveness measure. Students attend courses in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program; Students enrolled in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program participate in a mentorship program through Cassata Connections, the 100 Black Men program, Heart of a Champion or Life Skills Students attend courses in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and/or Math Program; Students enrolled in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and/or Math Program participate in a mentorship program through Cassata Connections, the 100 Black Men program, Heart of a Champion or Life Skills Students attend courses in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and/or Math Program; Students take the TABE test to measure aptitude in reading and math Students attend courses in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and/or Math Program; Students take the TABE test to measure aptitude in reading and math Program Title: Adolescent Remedial Literacy & Math Program How will data for the effectiveness measure be collected? Cassata uses the TABE test (Test for Adult Basic Education) to measure skills and aptitudes in reading, math and language skills. Student scores are stored in their files and on RenWeb, a database system. Cassata uses the TABE test (Test for Adult Basic Education) to measure skills and aptitudes in reading, math and language skills. Student scores are stored in their files and on RenWeb, a database system. Cassata uses the TABE test (Test for Adult Basic Education) to measure skills and aptitudes in reading, math and language skills. Students are required to score a 10.6 on the TABE test to graduate. Their scores are recorded on their student files and in RebWeb. Cassata uses the TABE test (Test for Adult Basic Education) to measure skills and aptitudes in reading, math and language skills. A student is released from remedial reading or math upon scoring a 9.0 on the TABE test. Their scores are recorded on their student files and in RebWeb. How does the effectiveness measure achieve the CCPD goal(s) the program is set to address? Transfomiing 15 would-be high school dropouts into graduates with remedial instruction reduces the likelihood that these individuals will engage in future violence or crime. Providing engagement opportunities and an extra positive role -model strengthens the work being done in the classroom regarding literacy and math. Juvenile offenders are much more likely to repeat an offense if not given the proper tools for future success. Serving 10 juveniles on probation reduces the risk of their recidivism. Providing engagement opportunities and an extra positive role -model strengthens the work being done in the classroom regarding literacy and math. Transforming high school dropouts into graduates with remedial instruction reduces the likelihood that these individuals will engage in future violence or crime. The requirement that students achieve this level of ability in reading and math increases the likelihood that they will be successful adults post - graduation. Addressing the root causes of academic failure is necessary to provide students with the basic skills for succeeding in high school level courses. Intervention from the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program allows these students to finally master basic academic tools and earn their high school diploma. High school graduates are much more likely to be gainfully employed and are much less likely to end up in prison. 11 LEVERAGE OF FUNDS Please identify other sources of funding that have been secured for the proposed program. Please indicate the source of funding, dollar amount of each source, and describe in detail how these funds support the program.-- Source 1: Tarrant County Juvenile Services and Tarrant County Workforce Development Board Government Grants - $227,916 Source 2: Contributions and Donations - $392,045 Source 3: Tuition and Registration — $189,712 Source 4: Special Events - $91,500 Source 5: * Figures represent funds collected July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. 12 A. Personnel Name BUDGET SUMMARY A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel D Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Other TOTAL • BUDGET DETAIL Amount Requested $10,285.30 $9,714.70 $20,000 Position Rate of Pay x # of Hours Kelly Dannelley Literacy Teacher $36,187.00/annually Mary Harkins Remedial Math $33,625.32/annually Teacher TOTAL Personnel B Fringe Benefits Name Position Description of Benefits Kelly Dannelley Literacy Teacher Mary Harkins Remedial Math Teacher TOTAL Fringe Benefits FICA/Medicare, Workers comp., Retirement, health insurance, LT/ST Disability $17,386.16/annually FICA/Medicare, Workers comp., Retirement, health insurance, LT/ST Disability $16,975.78/annually Cost $6,947.40 (19.20% of salary) $3,337.90 (19.20% of salary) $10,285.30 Cost $6,455.59 (19.20% of benefits) $3,259.11 (19.20% of benefits) $9,714.70 13 C. Travel Purpose of Travel Location Item Cost TOTAL Travel D. Equipment Item Cost per Item $ Quantity Cost TOTAL Equipment $ E. Supplies Item Cost per Item Quantity Cost TOTAL Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants Description of the Service $ Cost TOTAL Contracts/Consultants $ G. Other Costs Item Cost per Item Quantity Cost TOTAL Other Costs $ 14 BUDGET NARRATIVE Please attach a detailed budget narrative that explains the need for all proposed expenditures by individual Iterrr. The budget- narrative shoutct clearly explain how funds wilt be used and why expenditures are necessary for successful implementation of your program Please explain how costs are calculated. A. Personnel CCPD funds will be used to fund 19.20% of salary for the two teachers in the remedial literacy and math programs. B Fringe CCPD funds will be used to fund 19.20% of benefits for the two teachers In the remedial literacy and math programs. C. Travel D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G Other Exhibit B LEVERAGE OF FUNDS Please identify other sources of funding that have been secured for the proposed program. Please indicate the source of funding, dollar amount of each source, and describe in detail how these funds support the program Source 1: Tarrant County Juvenile Services and Tarrant County Workforce Development Board Government Grants - $227,916 Source 2: Contributions and Donations - $392,045 Source 3: Tuition and Registration — $189,712 Source 4: Special Events - $91,500 Source 5: * Figures represent funds collected July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. 12 A. Personnel Name BUDGET SUMMARY A. Personnel B. Fringe Benefits C. Travel D. Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Other TOTAL BUDGET DETAIL Amount Requested $10,285.30 $9,714.70 $20,000 Position Rate of Pay x # of Hours Kelly Dannelley Literacy Teacher $36,187.00/annually Mary Harkins Remedial Math $33,625.32/annually Teacher TOTAL Personnel B Fringe Benefits Name Position Description of Benefits Kelly Dannelley Literacy Teacher Mary Harkins Remedial Math Teacher TOTAL Fringe Benefits FICA/Medicare, Workers comp., Retirement, health insurance, LT/ST Disability $17,386.16/annually FICA/Medicare, Workers comp., Retirement, health insurance, LT/ST Disability $16,975.78/annually Cost $6,947.40 (19.20% of salary) $3,337.90 (19.20% of salary) $10,285.30 Cost $6,455.59 (19.20% of benefits) $3,259.11 (19.20% of benefits) $9,714.70 13 C. Travel Purpose of Travel Location Item Cost TOTAL Travel D Equipment Item Cost per Item Quantity Cost TOTAL Equipment $ E. Supplies Item Cost per Item Quantity Cost TOTAL Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants Description of the Service Cost TOTAL Contracts/Consultants $ G. Other Costs Item Cost per Item Quantity Cost TOTAL Other Costs $ 14 BUDGET NARRATIVE Please attach a detailed budget narrative that explains the need for all proposed expenditures by individual item. The budget narrative- should clearly explain how funds will be used and why expenditures are necessary for successful implementation of your program Please explain how costs are calculated. A. Personnel CCPD funds will be used to fund 19.20% of salary for the two teachers in the remedial literacy and math programs. B Fringe CCPD funds will be used to fund 19.20% of benefits for the two teachers in the remedial literacy and math programs. C. Travel D Equipment E. Supplies F. Contracts/Consultants G. Other Exhibit C Monthly Request for Reimbursement (RFR) FY 2013 Community -Based Programs Program Period 10/01/12 to 09/30/13 Submit to: Fort Worth Police Department Sasha Kane 350 West Belknap Street 2nd Floor Fort Worth, TX 76102 Period covered by this request: A Budget Category 1 Personnel 2 Fringe 3 Travel 4 Equipment 5 Supplies 6 Construction 7 Consultants/Contracts 8 Other -Direct Cost 9 Indirect Costs Total Programmatic Costs Submitting Agency: Cassata High School Agency Contact Name: Annie Chavez Phone Number: 817.926.1745 Email: achavez(a cassaths.orq Invoice Number: Address: 1400 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 12/01/12 to 12/31/12 mm/dd/yy mm/dd/yy B Total of Previous Reimbursements Budget Amount Requested 10,285.30 $ $9,714.70 $ $ - 20,000.00 $ Please Attach: 1. Attach copies of invoices and the receipts on all expenditures 2. For Personnel Cost, include copies of signed times sheets 3. Attach a copy of Monthly Performance Report I have reviewed this request and certify that the listed expenses are accurate and are chargeable to the CCPD Community Based Program approved budget. Grantee Authorized Official Title Date C This Request Summary: Total Budget: $ Previous Requests: $ This Request: $ Total Spent: $ Balance left in grant: $ Fund D (B+C) Total Requested E (A-D) Balance Available I$ $ $ - $ 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 Fiscal Agent Use Only Account. 10,285.30 9,714.70 Center Exhibit D 1 2 FY 2013 Community -Based Programs Program Activities Report Program Period 12/10/12 to 09/30/13 Submit to: Fort Worth Police Department Agency: Cassata High School Sasha Kane Name: Annie Chavez 350 West Belknap Street email: achavez(Wcassatahs.oro 2nd Floor Phone Number: 817.926.1745 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Address: 1400 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 Period covered: 12/10/12 to 09/30/13 Activities Number of unduplicated students attending Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program classes Number of unduplicated students on juvenile probation attending Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program classes Number of unduplicated students attending Adolescent Remedial 3 Literacy and/or Math classes who received at least 3 hours of on -campus mentoring in one month Cumulative Total Monthly Total Oct 1st- Present Year End Goal 50 10 15 Exhibit E 1 FY 2013 Community -Based Programs Program Effectiveness Measurement Report Program Period 12/10/12 to 09/30/13 Due Quarterly: Dec -Jan due Feb 15th, Feb -Apr due May 15th, May -Jul due Aug 15th , and Aug -Sep due Oct 15th Submit to: Fort Worth Police Department Agency Cassata High School Sasha Kane Name: Annie Chavez 350 West Belknap Street email: achavez(ccassatahs.orq 2nd Floor Phone Number: 817.926.1745 Fort Worth, TX 76102 Address: 1400 Hemphill Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 Period covered: 12/10/12 to 09/30/13 Effectiveness Measurements 15 students participating in either the Adolescent Remedial Literacy or Math program will earn a High School diploma or GED during contact period. Please include a narrative of events and accomplishment that occurred during the reporting period. 2 Improve the reading and math grade level of all participants in the Adolescent Remedial Literacy and Math Program to at least the 11th grade month level (TAKS passing equivalent) by the time of their graduation. Please include a narrative of events and accomplishment that occurred during the reporting period. Students must re -test and score at a 9th grade level in the subject before being released from the remedial math or literacy class. Please include a narrative of events and accomplishment that occurred during the reporting period. Please include a narrative of any success stories during the reporting period.