Bulletin 009-16



February 25, 2016 (X) Action Required (X) InformationalBULLETIN NO. 009-16 SCHOOL APPORTIONMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICESTO:Educational Service District SuperintendentsSchool District AdministratorsAssistant Superintendents for Business and/or Business ManagersCurriculum DirectorsFROM:Randy I. Dorn, State Superintendent of Public InstructionRE:Professional Development Funding for High School Math & Biology TeachersCONTACT:Michelle Matakas, 360-725-6019, Michelle.Matakas@k12.wa.usMelissa Jarmon, 360-725-6307, Melissa.Jarmon@k12.wa.usAgency TTY 360-664-3631PurposeAttached to this bulletin is a certification document for professional development funding. School districts are to use this form to file claims for costs incurred for specific professional development activities. A list of these activities may be found at . This professional development pertains to end of course exams in high school math and biology. Districts may make two claims for this funding, once in March and a final claim in July. To claim in March, the claim form must be filled out and sent to OSPI by March 15th to receive payment. An updated certification document, showing March claims, will be sent out via SAFS email no later than Friday, April 8, 2016. Districts should use the April 8, 2016 document to determine remaining funds available to be claimed. Final claims must be received no later than Friday, July 8, 2016. Claims submitted after that date will not be funded.BackgroundEvery school district in Washington is eligible to receive state-funded math and science professional development for high school math and science teachers in the 2015–2016 school year. The Operating Budget Appropriations Act (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6052, Laws of 2015) contains an appropriation of $1,392,000 for 2015–16 to provide math and science professional development (in-person and online) developed by the Educational Service Districts. The professional development will focus on math or science content as identified in the Washington State Learning Standards to support student success on the Smarter Balanced Assessment and Biology End-of-Course. The 2015–16 appropriation expires on June 30, 2016; therefore, the money must be used for qualifying professional development that is completed by June 30, 2016, and must be reported by July 8, 2016. For more information visit: NeededSubmit attached certification form to receive state reimbursement for professional development in high school math and biology plete the attached document by March 15th to receive funding with March apportionment payment. To do so, select your district, then in the green cells, report the number of high school math and high school biology teachers that completed training between January 1, 2016-March 14, 2016. Teachers will receive a certification of completion once they have fulfilled a full day (6 hours) of training. This certificate is the basis for the claim to be made.An updated certification form that includes all March claims, will be distribution by Friday, April 8, 2016. To receive all remaining funding, complete the revised document by selecting your district and reporting the number of high school math & biology teachers that completed training by June 30, 2016 and were not previously reported on March 15, 2016. This form must be received by July 8, 2016.Who’s Eligible:Teachers who teach the following courses are eligible for one full day (6 hours) of reimbursement. The professional development provided may be offered over two days or over a 2-3 week online course, but the aggregate amount of professional development provided shall be one full work day (6 hours). Funding will only be given for verification of teachers who have completed the full work day (6 hours). Middle school teachers who teach Algebra 1 or higher are not eligible for funding to attend the math workshop.MATHSY 14-15Course CodeCourse Name02002General Math02051Pre-Algebra02052Algebra I02053Algebra I—Part 102054Algebra I—Part 202055Transition Algebra02056Algebra II02058Particular Topics in Algebra02061Integrated Math— first year02062Integrated Math— second year02063Integrated Math—third year02069Algebra—Other02071Informal Geometry02072Geometry02073Analytic Geometry02074Principles of Algebra and Geometry02075Particular Topics in Geometry02079Geometry—Other02099Bridge to College Mathematics02151General Applied Math02152Occupationally Applied Math02153Technical Math02154Business Math02155Business Math with Algebra02156Computer Math with Algebra02157Consumer MathBIOLOGYSY 14-15Course CodeCourse Name03003Environmental Science03005Marine Science03051Biology03052Biology—Advanced Studies03058Botany03060Microbiology03061Zoology03062Conceptual Biology03063Particular Topics in Biology03097Biology—Independent Study03098Biology—Workplace Experience03099Biology—Other03999Life and Physical Sciences—Other18002Agriculture—Comprehensive18003Agriculture and Natural Resources—ComprehensiveFundingThe rate of funding for 2015–16 is $360 per day. Districts should compensate teachers according to their collective bargaining agreement. The rate per day is an allocation amount calculated to cover all costs, including the cost of administration. To determine the maximum amount of teachers that will be funded for your district, select your district in the drop down list on the certification form. Total teachers and dollar amounts will be auto-populated. Because this training is optional, some districts may choose not to participate. Any unclaimed funds will be prorated to districts who choose to send more teachers than funding is allocated for based on their teacher balance number on the certification form. Forms received by March 15th will be paid with March apportionment. Final funding will be paid with July apportionment payment and must be reported by July 8, 2016. Any additional unclaimed funds will be prorated and also included in July apportionment.Payments will be shown on Report 1197, Statement of Apportionment, in revenue account 310007 “Math Science Professional Dev Proviso”.When and Where to File ClaimDistrict may make up to two claims, one in March and a final claim in July. To file a preliminary claim for funding for the 2015–16 school year, districts need to fax, or email completed claim forms to School Apportionment and Financial Services by March 15, 2016 to receive funding in March.To file a final claim for funding for the 2015–16 school year, districts need to fax, or email a claim form to be received by School Apportionment and Financial Services no later than Friday, July 8, 2016. Any claims received after July 8th will not be paid. Submit Signed Claim forms to:Office of Superintendent of Public InstructionSchool Apportionment and Financial ServicesOld Capitol BuildingPO Box 47200Olympia, WA 98504-7200Fax: 360-664-3683 or Email: Melissa.jarmon@k12.wa.usQuestionsDirect questions on funding and completion of claims to Michelle Matakas, at 360-725-6019 or at Michelle.Matakas@k12.wa.us. Direct apportionment questions to Melissa Jarmon, School Apportionment and Financial Services at 360-725-6307 or at melissa.jarmon@k12.wa.us. The agency TTY number is 360-664-3631. This information is also available at –12 FINANCIAL RESOURCESJoLynn BergeChief Financial OfficerT.J. Kelly, DirectorSchool Apportionment andFinancial ServicesRD:mjAttachmentsOSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director at 360-725-6162/TTY: 360-664-3631; or P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200; or equity@k12.wa.u ................
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