Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
5/9/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Teacher Apprenticeship Implementation Grant ARP-ESSER III  
ACPS Division Objective :
Goal 3
Equitable, Transformative Resources
 
Policy:
DI - Financial Accounting and Reporting  
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Apprenticeship Grant Agenda Item FY24 5.9.24.pdf
 
Summary:
Albemarle County Public Schools has received a Grow Your Own-Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Virginia Department of Education for FY24. These grant funds will be used to implement a program that will prepare individuals to enter and succeed in the state’s registered teacher apprenticeship program and ultimately, in the school division of their respective employment. The program will include a non-teacher of record contractual employment, school-based mentors, employment opportunity for apprentices upon graduation from an accredited institution of higher education, and integration of education and career pathway. Additionally, the program will provide a variety of services to ensure success in their coursework and employment. These are federal funds. The funds will be received and disbursed as attached.  
Funding:
As presented.  
Recommendation
Request the Board of Supervisors appropriate these funds in the amount of $200,000 and amend the appropriations ordinance accordingly.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Gina Weigold - Budget & Grant Analyst
Signed By:  
Jackson Zimmermann - School Finance Officer
Signed By:  
Rosalyn Schmitt - Chief Operating Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Matthew Haas - Superintendent