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Meeting Date:
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation |
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Subject:
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1. Action on the Approval of the Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Application and Quality Improvement Funding (QI) Application FY23 |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 1 Academic Achievement
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Attachments:
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COLA Narrative and Budget Narrative
Quality Improvement Narrative and Budget Justification
Milwaukee Public Schools 22-23 Adjusted Indirect Rates |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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The Milwaukee Public Schools' Head Start Program is eligible to apply for a supplemental Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) grant and Quality Improvement Funding (QI) through the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, contains an increase of approximately $960 million for programs under the Head Start Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. The increase provides $596 million for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and $262 million for quality improvement funding investments for Head Start.
A portion of the increase provides a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 5.60% to assist all Head Start grantees in increasing staff salaries and fringe benefits or in off-setting higher operation costs. Quality improvement funding is allocated proportionately based on federal funded enrollment, with additional consideration given to small grantees to allow for a meaningful investment, as permitted by the the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
The Milwaukee Public Schools Head Start Program has been allocated as follows:
COLA: $645,620
QI: $ 426,229
Total: $1,071,849
Awarded funds will be applied as follows:
-Raises to Head Start Staff awarded in the 2023-2024 school year
-Fringe Benefits for increased salaries
-Increases in the operational cost in the last school year
-Help keep students safe with updated, age-appropriate outdoor equipment.
The full application will be submitted June 1, 2023. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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The Federal Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Supplemental and Quality Improvement Funding (QI) Grant is expected to be $1,071,849. |
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Upon Board approval, MPS Head Start office will submit the Federal and County Head Start COLA and Quality Improvement Funding (QI) Application. |
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Recommendation
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the submission of the applications for the Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Application and Quality Improvement Funding (QI). |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Signed By: |
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Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer |
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