GCS Online

Guilford County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
January 13, 2009

To:	Members, Board of Education
From:	Maurice O. Green, Superintendent Peggy H. Thompson, Chief Human Resources Officer
Date:	January 9, 2009
RE:	Transition to Teaching Grant Application

The attached is an executive summary for a U.S. Department of Education Transition to Teaching grant. This summary has been reviewed by all cabinet members and the district grants coordinator as required by district procedure Grants Funding DD-P.
The purpose of this grant is to provide resources for teacher preparation. It is a five year grant, averaging $450,000 per year for a total funding amount of $2.2 million. The grant will be placed on the consent agenda for the January 13, 2009 board meeting. We are available to address any concerns that you may have regarding the grant.

The Transition to Teaching grant application is due to the US Department of Education on January 15, 2009.

RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends that the board approve the submission of the Transition to Teaching grant application to the U.S. Department of Education.

Attachment - Summary

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.