1. . School Health Professional Grant Program Pursuant to: 22-96-101 through 22-96-105 C.R.S
Legislative update
Vision for SHPG
Timeline
Reporting
Budget
Website development
Technical Assistance/FAQ’s
Introductions
Sarah to report on updates; potential for funding
Kathy-future vision/direction
Timeline
Late March/April 1 release of RFP-more competitive as result of awareness, increasing need
May Legislative vote
June 30, 2015-July 1, 2016 will be next years grant cycle
Should be able to hire for the fall, continuous year funding

2. School Health Professional Grant Specifics
2 rounds of funding
24 grantees, impacting 84 middle and high schools
All 6 congressional districts
$ 2,375, awarded
Sarah and/or Kathy to report on this?

3. TIMELINES

4. Upcoming deadlines
Late March/April 1 release of RFP-more competitive as result of awareness, increasing need
May Legislative Final Approval
Beginning on May 1, 2015, and May 1 of each year thereafter, subject to available appropriations, School Health Professional Grant applications will be due for funding available July 1 of the subsequent fiscal year.

5. Reporting and Evaluation

6. Evaluation & Reporting
4/24/2019
Evaluation & Reporting
Each Education Provider that receives a grant through the School Health Professional Grant Program are required to report, at a minimum, the following information to the Department on or before March 15, 2015:
The number of school health professionals hired using grant moneys; and
A list and explanation of the services provided using grant moneys.
Any revisions to budget following award
These are a non exhaustive list of metrics that support the attainment of the program’s 3 main purposes and goals
The number of school health professionals hired using Grant moneys.
Number and grade levels of students served.
School health professional to student ratio.
A breakdown of the use of matching and matched Grant moneys.
A list and explanation of the substance abuse, intervention, and behavioral health care student services provided using Grant moneys.
A list and explanation of the training and resources for school staff provided using Grant moneys.
Any health-related professional development programs provided using Grant moneys.
Information indicating an increase in the level of evidence-based programming on substance abuse prevention education provided to secondary students at recipient schools, such as screening or referral care programs.
A list and explanation of utilized community-based organizations for treatment and counseling for students.
Evaluation of impact of the School Health Professional Grant Program, to include a comparison of the numbers of students served, student outcomes, etc. if applicable, at the recipient secondary schools for which the Education Provider receives a grant. 6

7. End of year reporting June 1, 2015
Budget continued…..
The number of school health professionals hired using Grant moneys.
Number and grade levels of students served.
School health professional to student ratio.
A breakdown of the use of matching and matched Grant moneys.
A list and explanation of the substance abuse prevention education and early interventions used in order to promote the behavioral health of students using Grant moneys.
Due: June 1, 2015 to
Contact program manager with questions

8. End of year reporting continued…..
A list and explanation of the training and resources on substance abuse prevention and early intervention for school staff provided using Grant moneys.
Any health-related professional development programs provided using Grant moneys.
A description of the increase in the level of evidence-based programming on substance abuse prevention education and early intervention provided to secondary students at recipient schools, such as screening or referrals to community behavioral health care programs.

9. More metrics
A list and explanation of community-based organizations utilized for treatment and counseling for students.
Evaluation of impact of the School Health Professional Grant Program, to include a comparison of the numbers of students served, student outcomes, etc. if applicable, at the recipient secondary schools for which the Education Provider receives a grant.
Qualitative and Quantitative data is important!
Report due to Patrick, Kathleen
Please contact Program manager for TA related to end of year reporting

10. Budget Guidance

11. Reporting budget changes
Guidance:
All changes to salary or equipment must be submitted to program and fiscal for prior approval-increases or decreases.  Changes on other budget lines that are for 10%  or less than the district’s allocation can be made without prior approval if it is Purchased Services, Other Purchased Services or Supplies.  The budget must be updated to reflect all changes.
Marti
Program manager

12. Budget continued…..
Funds must be expended by June 30, There will be no carryover of funds.
See SHPG website for specific guidance
All remaining funds must be returned to CDE
by September 1, 2015

13. Website

14. Website Resources Development in process
All PowerPoints presented today, including webinar
Links to resources and federal, state, local organizations and programs
FAQ from today
Timeline and addendums
Future releases
See more at:

15. Technical Assistance

16. Technical Assistance Contacts: Budget/Fiscal
Program Specific
Lynn
Kathy
New program manager:
Jessica Bigler
Explain Kim and Anna’s role with CGA—front end of grant TA with application and review process
Clarify that all changes to budget and programming must be cleared with both fiscal and program entities.
Send and CC both with all correspondence
Best to first , allow 48 hours, and then call if no response.
Regardless of who you speak with, written changes must be submitted for prior approval by booth fiscal and program contacts
Introduce Jessica, address audience with transition time and prospective timelines

17. Questions
Take a few if time, and remind them of the FAQ, webpage

18. Thank you for attending this meeting!
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