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August 23, 2016 Background:  §22.1-91 of the Code of Virginia 1950 states, “No school board shall expend or contract to expend, in any fiscal year, any sum of money in excess of the funds available for school purposes for that fiscal year without consent of the governing body or bodies appropriating funds to the school board.” Discussion:  On July 28, 2016, Portsmouth Public Schools was awarded the Title IV, Part B, st 21 Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant in the amount of $522,141. The 21st CCLC grant is a three year award with annual continuation of awards, contingent upon availability.  The 21st CCLC Grant provides funding for academic enrichments activities during non-school hours and summer hours for children, particularly in high poverty middle/high schools. These enrichment activities will complement and/or expand the learning opportunities to help students meet/exceed the state and local standards of learning. Portsmouth Public Schools will implement this program into the following middle schools: Churchland Middle School o Cradock Middle School o William E. Waters Middle School o  Each Middle School will receive $174,047 and these funds are to be used as follows: Payroll costs for an On-Site Director and the following Support Staff: 1-Math o teacher, 1-Reading/Writing Teacher, 6 Academic Instructors, 4 Arts Enrichment Coordinators (dance, Art, Music and Drama) and Summer Instructors Dance/Drama Workshops presented by the Community Outreach Coalition o during the school year and summer After school transportation-provided by PPS o Indirect costs o Professional Development funds for On-site Directors o Materials and supplies as needed to run each program o  There is no local match requirement for this grant. The following table reflects the annual grant fund appropriation changes: Table 1 - Grant Fund Overall FY 17 Categories Current Appropriation Adjustments Revised Appropriation Instruction 15,708,946 441,633 16,150,579 Administration, Attendance, & Health 1,380,708 5,748 1,386,456 Pupil Transportation 274,085 74,760 348,845 Operation and Maintenance 36,527 36,527 Technology 1,938,418 1,938,418 Total Grants Fund 19,338,684 522,141 19,860,825 Financial Impact:  The appropriation of these funds will increase the Schools Grants Fund. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Quality of Life and Lifelong Learning Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  School Board approval of revised Schools Budget.  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustments. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: