Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Mr. Henry Gonzales
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable):2A_GY25
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Education Agency
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Grant project started before the indirect cost policy was implemented on October 1, 2024
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency modifying the award by $3,513, with no required match, for the FY25 Title II-Part A Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Education Agency has awarded additional funds to the Excel Academy Charter School. Based on federal guidelines, these funds are being re-directed to meet a Title I-Part A purpose that is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. The Harris County Juvenile Board has accepted these funds. These funds are for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025.
Expected Impact:
These funds allow the school to employ additional teachers to decrease class sizes and provide more individualized instruction.
Alternative Options:
Without these funds, other funds would have to be used to pay for these staff.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B3: Increase school-based juvenile justice diversion and other interventions.
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