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Meeting Date:
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6/30/2022 - 5:30 PM
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Category:
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Report of the Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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4. Action on the Approval of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Application and Quality Improvement Funding (QIF) Application FY22
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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 21-22 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 (QIF) through the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, contains an increase of approximately $289 million for programs under the Head Start Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The increase provides $234 million for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and $52 million for Quality Improvement Funding investments for Head Start. A portion of the increase provides a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.28% 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 Act. The Milwaukee Public Schools Head Start Program has been allocated as follows: COLA: $255,253 QIF: $ 78,377 Total- $333,630 Awarded funds will be applied as follows: -Raises awarded to Head Start Staff awarded in the 2022-2023 school year -Increases to fringe benefit rate for the last school year -Increases in the operational cost in the last school year -Help better incorporate a trauma-informed approach that will support children, families, and staff impacted by adverse experiences. The full application will be submitted June 1, 2022.
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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 (QIF) Grant is expected to be $333,630.
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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 (QIF) Application.
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Recommendation:
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Your Committee recommends that the Board approve the submission of the 2022-2023 Head Start application.
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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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