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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 41.
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APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPETITIVE GRANT SPECIALIST
Description
The Grant Specialist will collaborate interdepartmentally to support SCS departments to research grant opportunities aligned with district strategic priorities, develop, and submit competitive grant proposals to secure funding and coordinate evaluation and monitoring of grant funded projects for compliance with requirements and attainment of key metrics.
Gap Analysis
This is a new position in the Office of Strategic Improvement and Multilingual Learning that will provide the department with the capacity to support the competitive grant preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation process. Currently the office only has the capacity to plan, implement and monitor federal entitlement grant procedures. Additionally, due to understaffing, the office has lacked the capacity to support other SCS departments to apply for and manage competitive grants; placing a heavier burden on academic specialists and diminishing our ability to seek and receive additional resources to advance student achievement.
Previous Outcomes
This is a new role. Currently, staff in other SCS departments must seek, apply for, and manage competitive grants on their own, in addition to existing workload, placing a heavier burden on academic specialists, and diminishing our ability to seek and receive additional resources to advance student achievement.
Expected Outcomes
The Grant Specialist collaborates with district stakeholders to research and evaluate grant opportunities, develop, prepare, and submit competitive grant proposals to secure funding in support of the district’s goals and objectives. The Grants Specialist will coordinate monitoring and evaluation of grant funded projects for compliance with requirements and attainment of key metrics within a Return on Investment (ROI) framework, focusing on student outcomes and organizational success.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 – Every School Equipped
Priority 4.1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices
Priority 4.2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure
Recommendation
That the job description for the Grant Specialist be approved as presented.
Contact Information
BONNIE PENNER bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o’dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
Funding Source: $88,757.94 – Salary and benefits 100% General Fund
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