2019 AmeriCorps Summer-Only Grant Application Copyrighted
June 18, 2018
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 28.
ITEM TITLE: 2019 AmeriCorps Summer-Only Grant Application
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the lowa
Commission on Volunteer Service 2018-19 AmeriCorps
Grant application (AmeriCorps Partners in Learning
Summer Program)for the summer of 2019.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
AmeriCorps Grant 2018-19 - NNM Memo City Manager Memo
NNM AmeriCorps Summer Only 2019 Grant Application Staff Memo
Approval
AmeriCorps Summer Only 2019 Grant Application Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: lowa Commission on Volunteer Service 2018-19 AmeriCorps Grant
DATE: June 11 , 2018
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware recommends City Council approval of the lowa
Commission on Volunteer Service 2018-19 AmeriCorps Grant application (AmeriCorps
Partners in Learning Summer Program) in the amount of$30,167 for the summer of
2019. The grant would be for 10 AmeriCorps Members, with five serving the Leisure
Services Teen Night Program and five serving the Multicultural Family Center's Youth
Employment and Education Program. The $19,178 match would consist of in-kind and
already budgeted staff dollars.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: lowa Commission on Volunteer Service 2018-19 AmeriCorps Grant
Application for Summer, 2019
DATE: June 8, 2108
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval of the attached lowa
Commission on Volunteer Service 2018-19 AmeriCorps Grant application (AmeriCorps
Partners in Learning Summer Program). This grant would be for the summer of 2019 if
received.
BACKGROUND
Volunteer lowa released details of a state-level AmeriCorps grant specifically to be used
the summer of 2019 in the state priority areas of summer service and comprehensive
community strategy. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning is implementing this same
summer only grant for the 2018 summer.
DISCUSSION
AmeriCorps Summer Only Manager Mary Bridget Corken Deutsch collaborated with
Recreation Division Manager Dan Kroger and Multicultural Family Center Director Farris
Muhammad to look at programming that would be for teens and meet the areas of
summer service as well as address our community's needs. This grant supported the
creation of the Multicultural Family Center's new summer teen program, Youth
Employment and Education Program (YEEP). The grant also supported the creation of
the Leisure Services Recreation's Teen Night program.
The application outlined 10 AmeriCorps members would serve between the two
programs with 5 serving the Leisure Services Teen Night program and 5 serving the
Multicultural Family Center's YEEP program. Both programs focus on teens and teen
activiti es.
Imagine Dubuque community input shows a desire for more teen activities and this
grant addresses that desire. AmeriCorps members will also help plan the Leisure
Services Teen Night and be out in the community promoting Teen Nights and other
Leisure Services summer programs such as the Rec and Roll.
This grant may have the possibility of reapplication for another additional year.
BUDGETIMPACT
The matching funds for the grant are already budgeted as a part of the staffing for
summer Leisure Service activities. The total grant request is $49,343 with $30,167 as
the grant request and $19,178 for matching dollars consisting of in-kind and already
budgeted staff dollars.
ACTION REQUESTED
I respectfully request approval of the lowa Commission on Volunteer Service 2018-19
AmeriCorps Grant application (AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Summer Program).
Cc: Mary Bridget Corken Deutsch, AmeriCorps Summer Only Manager
Dan Kroger, Recreation Division Manager
Farris Muhammad, Multicultural Family Center Director
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Execu[ive Summary
The AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Summer program proposes to have io AmeriCorps members
who will mentor at risk youth one on one or in small groups at the Leisure Services Evening
Playground Program and the Multicultural Famffy Center's Youth Employment and Education
Program (YEEP). At the end of the first program year,the AmedCorps members will be responsible
for ensudng 56 at risk youth complete the mentoring program. I n addition,the AmeriCorps members
will leverage an additional ioo volunteers who will be engaged in Dubuque community days of
service.
The program will focus on the CNCS focus area of Education. The CNCS investrnent of$3qi67 will
be matched with$i9,i�6, $i3,34$in public funding and$5,8z8 in pdvate funding.
Ra[ionale and ApproacWProgram Design
Need
Dubuque Community School Distdct's(DCSD)high school students are not graduating at sufficient
rates.
In zoi6, Dubuque's graduation rate was 89.7%.W hen desegregated,the data tells another story.
Students on Free or Reduce Lunch graduation's rate was 76.i%, students who identify as African
Amedcan graduation's rate was 85.7%, students who identify as Hispanic graduation's rate was
73�3��
There are several reasons why DCSD students are not graduating at sufficient rates. Some reasons
may be because of summer learning loss and disengagement Research spanning ioo years shows
that all young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in activities during the
summec Students who lose ground academically will struggle to graduate high school.
Disengagement is also a well-documented reason for why students do not graduate high school.
The problem of low graduation rates is exacerbated by social and emotional factors. The Gates
Foundation study,"The Sffent Epidemic"found that 65%of dropouts are not struggling academically
and 80%were on track for graduation when they dropped out I nstead these students leave school for
economic and social emolional�easons to get a job(3��),because they became pa�ents(z6%)
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because they had to stay home to help their families(zz%), or simply because they weren't engaged in
their own educations(47%). W e see all these factors at work in our community.
Often, disengagement from high school can occur for at dsk youth because of a lack of adult mentors
who provide concrete role models for living meaningful lives. W hen youth spend time with caring
adults,it gives youth a sense that someone takes an interest in them and increases their motivation for
achievement.
Intervention
AmedCorps Partners in Learning is proposing to use io MT AmeriCorps to ensure at-risk students stay
in school and graduate from high school on time. Members will mentor at dsk students at two
community summer programs for a minimum of 4 times a week for 8 weeks.
AmedCorps members wffl serve at the Leisure Service Evening Playground Program,the
Multicultural Family Center's Youth Employment and Education Program(YEEP)and the Carnegie-
Stout Public Library Teen Services Program. Specifically, 5 MT AmeriCorps members wffl serve at
Leisure Services Evening Playground Program. 5 MT AmeriCorps members wffl serve at the
Multicultural Family Center's YEEP Program. All programs serve Dubuque students who are at risk
of graduating from high school.
AmedCorps Partners in Learning wffl ensure at risk students graduate from high school by providing
engaging summer activities for at risk youth and providing adult mentors for at dsk youth.
Theory of Change and Logic Model
According to the program's Logic Model,AmedCorps Partners in Learning will ensure more DCSD
high school students graduate from high school. AmeriCorps Partners in Learning wffl place io MT
AmedCorps members in z different summer programs. AmeriCorps members role will be two fold.
First,AmedCorps members will mentor at-risk youth one on one or in small groups at least 4 times a
week for 8 weeks. Second, AmedCorps members wffl provide quality summer programming to
engage at risk youth.
The National Dropout Prevention Center has several recommendations for summer programs that
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want to prevent at dsk youth from dropping out Recommendations include having programs have
strong partnerships, a blend of structured activities,informal social time,relationships with adults and
peers, strong adult leaders and skilled staff who can relate to youth. AmeriCorps members will not
only mentor at risk youth but will serve at z summer programs which have these integral
components.
5 Minimum Time AmeriCorps members wffl mentor at dsk youth at the Leisure Services Evening
Playground Program. The program will be for i4a8 year olds and is an extension of the Leisure
Services day time park program. The program wffl be offered 4 nights a week for 8 weeks at two
locations. Program will be held at Comiskey Park, Prescott Elementary School Park,Jackson Park and
the Multicultural Famffy Centec The program wffl consist of physical activities,social time and age
appropriate endchment activities. Members will also do outreach in the community in the afternoon
to engage and mentor more teens. Ultimately, members will mentor at dsk youth as well as provide
programming that will reengage students.
5 Minimum Time AmeriCorps members wffl mentor at dsk youth at the Multicultural Famffy Center's
YEPP. YEEP is a free program intended for at-risk youth age i3a7. The 8 week program provides
young people a summer teen empowerment program focusing on employment, education and
financial literacy. The program connects youth with community leaders,business professional and
higher education institutions. Youth will learn to be successful members of the workforce, explore
vadous careers while gaining critical employment, communication and leadership skffls. AmeriCorps
members wffl be team leaders to zo-4o at-risk teens who wffl participate in YEEP.
AmedCorps Partners in Learning wffl make a significant impact in the Dubuque community by
providing summer programming to at risk middle and high school students. The summer
programming will give at risk students mentors and allow them to engage in meaningful summer
programs. These two factors wffl ensure at dsk students graduate high school on time.
Evidence Base
AmedCorps Partners in Learning's program design is evidence informed and meets the pre-
preliminary tier level.The program model continues to operate based on past performance
measurement data and a Process Evaluation where an outside evaluator collected systematic and
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accurate data on the program's logic model activities and services delivered(outputs),participation in
the intervention by the target population(outputs)and participant outcomes,including performance
measurement data.
In the program's last full year of operation,the program had 34 AmedCorps members(iz HT and zz
QT)serve as Academic Reading Tutors.The members tutored i,43i K-3rd grade Tier z students(EDi,
target was 600).The program greatly exceeded the estimation because the program previously
considered even one tutodng session with a Tier z student as starting the program.The program now
defines start as at least io tutoring sessions. Out of the i,43i K-3rd grade students, 468 K-3rd grade
Tier z students completed the tutoring program with the required dosage of three times per week for
i5-3o minutes each session, for a minimum of io weeks or 3o sessions over the course of the school
year(EDz,target was 400). A small number of students completed the program compared to how
many started the program because of the way start was defined.The program now has a much
stronger definition of start and has worked with sites to improve upon completion rates that we will
discuss in this section. Of these 468 students, 89%or 4i6 met our improvement benchmark of
improvement toward grade level proficiency for Performance Measure ED5 (ED 5,target was i5o).
DCSD is excited about the data yielded from students who completed the AmedCorps tutoring
program.
The program implements strong data collection systems and processes. First, member training on
data collection is very thorough. Members are trained on data collection processes during orientation
and by DCSD at their on-site trainings. Data collection is revisited at monthly meetings to ensure
questions are being answered and accuracy is reinforced.The program's dosage and duration are
revisited to reinforce tutodng sessions are occurring at least three times per week for i5-3o minutes
each session for a minimum of io weeks or 3o session. Second,the program uses strong data
collection tools to collect information for our z outputs(EDi and EDz). Each member is given a
student log which is organized to collect students'name,teacher, grade and number of session for
each specific intervention used. Each AmedCorps member sends their data to the Program Director
every other week. From there,the Program Director analyzes the data, ensures accuracy, and
organizes the data by school and membec The Program Director sends the collected data back to the
AmedCorps member and site supervisor monthly for him/her to analyze for accuracy and progress to
targeted outputs and outcomes.Third, we have an agreement with DCSD to get literacy data on the
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students we serve in a timely mannec In the spring,the Program Director sends DCSD a list of
students who completed the program.The list includes each students' name,grade,teacher, school,
the number of and the name of the specific intervention used. DCSD compares the completed
students' fall and spring reading assessments and analyzes how many students improved from fall to
spdng. Ne#, DCSD provides the program with each school's number of students who improved.Data
is stored on both the Program Director's and the Program Assistant's secured computer and backed up
monthly.The Program Director recently completed her Business Analytics Certificate to better analyze
and share the program's data story.
The program conducted a process evaluation from March zoi6 to November zoi6.The two main
research questions were: i) Is the AmeriCorps Partners in Learning program being implement
consistent with the program's logic model and theory of change and z)Are program beneficiades
generally satisfied with the program?The program utilized an outside evaluator to conduct and
analyze focus groups,surveys and data files.Site supervisors and members were encouraged to
participate in one focus group and one survey. z8(i5 QT and i3 HT)members and iz site supervisors
completed the survey with each elementary school represented.
Based on the surveys,the responses indicated a positive impact on students. Surveys completed by the
site supervisors showed i00%of the respondents agreed the interventions implemented by AmeriCorps
members have helped children make progress in grade level reading; i00%agreed AmedCorps is
positively contributing to K-3rd grade reading proficiency; i00%agreed they were satisfied with the
program overall; and 9z%agreed the students tutored by AmeriCorps members have more positive
connections to school because of AmeriCorps members.There were also very high responses to
members'training, attitude and professionalism.
Surveys completed by the AmedCorps members showed i00%of the respondents agreed AmeriCorps
is positively contdbuting to K-3rd grade-level reading proficiency; i00%agreed they were satisfied
with the program overall; and i00%stated the Program Director supported them.There were also
very high responses to feeling connected and respected by their host site.
Based on the evaluator's analysis of the data files,there is one area of the program that needs
improvement-the program's completion rate.The average completion rate of all iz schools was 4i%.
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The highest school completion rate was 74%and the lowest school completion rate was z5%.The
program is currently following up with site supervisors from schools with the lowest completion rates
to learn what might have led to these low rates. In addition,the program explored other vadables
contdbuting to a low completion rate. Some variables may be: not defining start;transiency; site
management; and scheduling conflicts.The program is implementing different strategies to ensure a
high completion rate. Some strategies are educating about the importance of completing the program,
setting a completion goal and being transparent with data so members and site supervisors ensure
student completion. I n addition,the program wffl no longer support schools who do not meet, at the
minimum, a complerion�ate of 50%.
Notice Priodty
The program fits with several of our State of Iowa priorities based on the Volunteer Iowa State Service
Plan: i)comprehensive community strategy z)engage underrepresented populations and those that
provide a high return on investment and 3)actively participate in the I owa Disaster Cadre.
Our program also fits with the State Level Special Competition Priorities: i)summer programming z)
expansion programming.
Member Training
The AmeriCorps Partners in Learning program has a strong member training plan. First, school year
and summer members are provided iz hours of AmeriCorps orientation. Orientation training consists
of general information on the Corporation for National and Community Service(CNCS),AmedCorps
and the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service QCVS).The program reviews member's rights and
�esponsibiliries, code of conduct,p�ohibited acriviries, Dmg F�ee Wo�kplace Act,grievance procedu�es,
suspension and termination procedures, sexual harassment and discrimination policies. Members sign
the Member Service Agreement which includes the review of the National Cominal History
Background Check,prohibited activities and gdevance procedure. Dudng orientation, members are
trained on data collection,time sheets, and other program specific information.Additionally, members
participate in 3 hours of communication training through a low/high ropes course to provide
individual and team challenges.
The school year training is intensified because of the strong partnership with DCSD. As part of the iz
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hour odentation training,the members are provided with 4 hours of position specific training by
DCSD staff. Members are trained on Tier z students,professionalism, confidentiality, and Lexia.
T�aining occu�s again with DCSD to cove�LEAD zi cu�dculum,inte�venrions, and Lexia
interventions. Members are provided intensive on-site training and supervisor orientation at their
assigned schools. On-site training includes LEAD zi and Lexia interventions and materials. Site
supervisor observations occur to discern and cdtique members as they complete interventions.The
observations ensure members are providing accurate interventions to students.
The summer training is enhanced by the summer partners. In addition to the iz hour orientation
training, our members are provided with at least 4 hours of position specific training by their
respective summer site. Dudng the training, members are trained on the site's discipline,behavior,
confidentiality, safety policies,interventions and matedals. Members are also provided intensive on-
site training and supervisor odentation at their assigned site.
To support ongoing training and development,members meet monthly. During these monthly
meetings, members receive a specific training as well as have the opportunity to discuss successes,
challenges and receive suggestions and feedback from fellow members.The specific training topics we
cover include: Citizenship; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Volunteer Management; Disaster
Preparedness; Life After AmeriCorps; Portfolio; Behavior Management; and End of Service
Celebration.These trainings are conducted by an expert on the topic.
The program understands the importance of ensuring members engage in allowable activities.
Throughout the member's term,the Program Director meets with members and site supervisors to
ensure member activities continue to fall within allowable activities outlined in their position
description and no prohibited activities occuc These discussions take place at monthly meetings,
midterm reviews, site visits, and in discussions via email/phone as needed. I n addition,the Program
Director provides a scenado regarding prohibited or unallowable activities at monthly meetings for
members to discuss if the activity presented is acceptable or prohibited and why.
Member Supervision
Our AmedCorps program places a great emphasis on member supervision.All of our AmeriCorps
members receive two layers of supervision: i)Site Supervisor; and z)Program Directoc First, every site
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(school and summer)designates a specific site supervisoc Each site supervisor provides daffy
supervision to their members and conducts biweekly, i-i meetings with each of their members for
clear guidance. Site supervisors also provide on-site training as described previously and observations
by the site supervisor to ensure accurate interventions.
Each school year and summer, site supervisors are trained by the Program Directoc This training
occurs before members ardve on site and are completed in person, i-i.The site supervisor training
consists of an overview of the CNCS and ICVS, education award and living allowance, host site
responsibilities,in-kind match documentation,time sheets, data collection, site agreements, Drug Free
Wo�kplace act, gdevance, suspension and te�minarion processes, sexual ha�assment,disc�iminarion,
prohibited activities and unallowable activities including nonduplicaiton and nondisplacement The
Program Director and the site supervisors have a strong,professional relationship where they contact
the Program Director if problems arise.
Second,the Program Director serves as a second level of supervision for all members. Members
receive feedback and guidance at monthly team meetings.Additionally,the Program Director meets
regularly with each member to discuss progress and ensure member activities fall within allowable
activities.These discussion mostly take place through general discussions.The Program Director has
an open door policy and members may contact via in-person meeting,email,phone, or text at any
time for any reason.The Program Director conducts site visits at least two times a year for all
members to ensure activities fall within allowable activities.Additionally, midterm reviews are
conducted on each member that include an evaluation of the program required AmeriCorps guidelines
and expectations, on-site member duties.This review is conducted with the member, Program
Director and site supervisoc Members also receive an end of service evaluation by the Program
Director and site supervisor.
Member Experience
Members with AmeriCorps Partners in Learning have an incredible member experience for which the
Program Director, as an AmeriCorps alum,takes sedously.The development of inembers begins with
the recruitment process where the Program Director strategically recruits,interviews and places
members from our community to the site which is the best fit for each membec During the
recruitment process,the Program Director learns each members'goals for their term.This is crucial to
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retain members. During their year of service, members are challenged to develop personally and
professionally.This begins with their day to day service where members are supported and developed
at their host site in partnership with their site supervisors. Members also develop through the
leadership of the Program Directoc The Program Director takes a personal, ia approach with every
member to challenge them in different ways.This can include leading sections of monthly trainings,
presenting in the community with the Program Director, mentodng other AmeriCorps members at
their host site,buffding a resume for future employment, applying for graduate school or leading Days
of Service projects. Finally, all members develop and present a professional portfolio during our End of
Service Celebration.
AmedCorps members also gain important experiences through our Days of Service which are
conducted in partnership with Dubuque's National Service Partnership(DNSP).This partnership is a
collaboration of area national service members and programs.All members are required to participate
in Days of Service that are approved by the Program Director to ensure no prohibited activities take
place.Through National Days of Service and DSNP, our members learn about their community,
network with other national service members, and participate in additional service opportunities.The
DNSP also expands to recognition events. For example, national service members are invited to the
City Councff meeting for a City's Proclamation of national service.The Mayor also attends the
Mayor's Day of Recognition event where all members are recognized.
Lastly,AmedCorps members are recognized in several ways during their service.The Program
Director sends out bi-weekly updates via email and gives a written"Shout OuP'to members.During
monthly trainings, members receive verbal"Shout OuP'. Members are also recognized and thanked by
the Program Director and site supervisor during AmeriCorps W eek through a video the Program
Director creates, highlighting members'service.
Commitment to AmeriCorps Identification
AmedCorps Partners in Learning places a great emphasis on the AmedCorps brand, ensudng
members and sites both know how to identify themselves and the program.As a part of orientation,
members prepare and get feedback on an elevator speech so each member feels comfortable
identifying as an AmeriCorps member and explaining their service. At the end of orientation,
members take the AmedCorps pledge before starting their service at their site.All members receive an
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AmedCorps logo apparel, as well as, a photo id which includes the AmeriCorps logo. Members are
required to wear their photo id at all times during service and are required to wear their AmedCorps
logo apparel at least once per week or more frequently if cleaned.During our National Days of Service
and outreach activities, members also wear their AmeriCorps gear so the community members
identify the AmeriCorps member and brand.
Lastly, all service sites are provided an"AmedCorps Members Serve Here"sign and display it in a
prominent location.The program has enhanced our media presence through an updated website and
several videos including AmedCorps W eek, City of Dubuque's budget presentation, and our cable
television station. The Program Director presents to community groups often.
Organiza[ional Capabili[y
Organizational Background and Staffing
AmedCorps Partners in Learning has been sponsored by the City of Dubuque since zoo7.The City of
Dubuque is a Municipal Corporation governed by an elected mayor and six-member councff.The City
relies on its expert personnel to plan and implement the grant and provides in-kind administration,
personnel and fiscal support.The City Councff reviews the grant and budget documents each year.
The Program Director, Mary Bddget Corken-Deutsch, an AmedCorps alum, has been the Program
Director for 3 years and has additional experience managing federal grants. Kim Stickney, also an
AmedCorps alum, has been the Program Assistant for 6 years.She organizes the member's and staff s
paperwork including but not limited to National Service Criminal History Background Checks and
student logs. Made W are, Leisure Services Manager, oversees the activities of the AmedCorps
Program Director and members. She manages a departrnent with 33 full-time, i59 part-time/seasonal
employees and a variety of volunteers. Marie has been directly or indirectly involved with grant award
management for over twenty-five years for three cities and a non-profit agency. Tami Lansing,
Assistant Finance Director, has overseen the fiscal responsibffities of the program from its inception in
zoo7.
Lastly,the program plays a significant role in Dubuque's comprehensive community strategy,
Dubuque's Campaign for Grade Level Reading.
Compliance and Accounffibffity
AmedCorps Partners in Learning places e#reme importance on compliance and accountabffity. The
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program prides itself in having a reputation as a high functioning,low risk program.The Program
Director has a complete plan for compliance and accountabffity.The Program Director ensures site
supervisors fully understand the prohibited activities, non-duplication and non-displacement
guidelines, and all other important rules and regulations through service agreements and the site
supervisor training, which is face to face and i-i at each site, every yeac The Program Director also
does at least two site visits a year, as well as a mid-term review to ensure rules and regulations are
being followed.The Program Director keeps lines of communications open between members and site
supervisors to ensure compliance and accountability.Through ongoing communication with
members and site supervisors,the Program Director monitors the activities being performed.The
Program Director can visit any site, at any time without prior appointment Should a compliance issue
be suspected or arise,the Program Director holds a meeting with all parties involved to review
guidelines and design a corrective action plan. I f compliance issues continue to be a concern the
AmedCorps members are removed from their assigned placement until the site is able to ensure all
activities fall within the AmeriCorps guidelines.
Lastly,the program manages and implements its program with limited compliance issues. Our staff
takes CNCS' Criminal History Record Check very seriously as well as the following program
management policies: time sheets,in kind documentation,position descriptions, Member Service
Agreements,Site Service Agreements, mandatory training requirements, corrective action forms,
midterm and end of year evaluations, gdevance,termination of service, drug free workplace, sexual
harassment,prohibited activities and unallowable activities. Our systems follow this cyclical pattern:
follow, monitor, review and updates to detect instances of risk or noncompliance.To ensure
compliance,the Program Director does member and staff file audits twice a year and works closely
with its expert fiscal staff to ensure compliance.
Cos[Effec[iveness and Budge[Adequacy
Cost Effectiveness
The cost per MSY is$i4,z54.The overall program budget is$49,343 N'ith$i9,i76 provided in match.
The match percentage is above our minimum required match of z4%and falls at 38.86%match.
Budget Adequacy
The program receives significant financial support from our partners. Both the Multicultural Famffy
Center and the Leisure Services Department provides a$3/hour cash match for our member's living
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allowance.This totals$9,000.
Evalua[ion Summary or Plan
NA
Amendmen[Jus[ifica[ion
NA
Clarifica[ion Summary
NA
Con[inua[ion Changes
NA
Gran[Charec[eris[ics
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Pertormance Meazures
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Pertormance Measure: Summer Men[oring of A[-Risk You[h
Focus Educa[ion Objec[ive: K-12 Success No of � OS No of 5
Area: MSY's: Members:
Problem S[a[emen[:
Dubuque Community School Disirict studenis are not graduating high school.
Selec[ed In[erven[ions:
Mentoring
Describe In[erven[ions:
The AmeriCorps Pariners in Learning Summer Program will have 5 MT AmeriCorps members leading one
on one or small group mentoring for at risk high school studenis in ihe Multicultural Family Center's Youth
Employment and Education Program. Members will mentor studenis at least 4 times a week for 8 weeks.
OUTPT53968 Ou[pu[:
OUTPT46155:Number of studenis who enroll in ihe Multicultural Family Center's YEEP
Target 40 studenis
Measured By: Other
Described Ins[rumen[: Number of studenis who enroll in ihe Multicultural Family Center's YEEP.
OUTCM53969 Ou[come:
OUTCM46157: Number of studenis who graduate from ihe Multicultural Family Center's YEEP
Targe[: 32 studenis
Measured By: Other
Described Ins[rumen[: Studenis who complete ihe Multicultural Family Center's YEEP names will be
recorded. Graduation from ihe program demonsirats ihat youth have been
connected to a caring adult mentor in ihe summer moNhs,which can help
change studenis attitudes and opinions towards school completion.
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Program Information
General Informa[ion
'My organization has previously received an AmeriCorps State and National Yes
Grant. Organizations ihat have been a host site for AmeriCorps members but
never had a direct grant relationship with either a State Commission or CNCS
should answer"No."
'The organization has suffciently engaged community members and pariner Yes
organizations in planning and implementing its intervention.
'My organization certifies ihat it will comply with defnitions and requiremenis Yes
outlined in ihe Performance Measure Insiructions.
AmeriCorps Funding Priori[ies
'Check any priority area(s)ihat apply to ihe proposed program. In order to No NOFA Priority Area
receive priority consideration, applicanis must demonsirate ihat ihe priority
area is a signifcant pad ofihe program focus, high quality program design,
and outcomes.
Popula[ions Served
'Check ihe appropriate box(es)to identify ihe populations ihe proposed Homeless individuals,
program will serve. If you do not plan to serve any ofihe listed populations, Disadvantaged youth (K-12)
select"None ofihe above."
Gran[ Charec[eris[ics
'Check any characteristics ihat are a signifcant part ofihe proposed Community-based
program. organizations
AmeriCorps member Popula[ion
'Check any grant characteristics ihat apply to ihe AmeriCorps member Communities of Color, Low-
population ofihe proposed program. income individuals,
Economically disadvantaged
youth/Opportunity youth
AmeriCorps Iden[i[y/Co-branding
'AmeriCorps members will wear ihe AmeriCorps logo every day. Yes
'AmeriCorps members will create and deliver elevator speeches. Yes
'The AmeriCorps logo will be prominently displayed on ihe front page ofihe Yes
organization's website.
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Demographics
Other Revenue Funds 0
Number of episodic volunteers generated by AmeriCorps members 100
Number of ongoing volunteers generated by AmeriCorps members 0
Percentage of MSY who are opportunity youth, if any 0
Number reported in 015 who are opportunity youth 0
Number reported in 017 who are opportunity youth 0
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Required Documents
Documen[Name S[a[us
Evaluation Not Applicable
Federally Approved Indirect Coet Agreement Not Applicable
Labor Union Concurrence Not Applicable
Other pocuments Not Applicable
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Logic Model
Problem Inpu[s Ac[ivi[ies Ou[pu[s Short-Term Mid-Term Long-Term
Ou[comes Ou[comes Ou[comes
The community Resources ihat The core activities Direct producis Changes in Changes in Changes in
problem ihat ihe are necessary to ihat defne ihe from program knowledge, skills, behavior or action. condition or status
program activities deliver ihe intervention or activities. attitudes and Depending on in life. Depending
(interventions) are program activities program model opinions. These program design, on program
designed to (interventions), ihat members will outcomes, if ihese outcomes design,ihese
address. including ihe implement or applicable to ihe may or may not be outcomes may or
number of deliver,including program design, measurable during may not be
locations/sites duration, dosage will almost always ihe grant year. measurable during
and number/type and target be measurable ihe grant year.
ofAmeriCorps population. duringihegrant Someprograms,
members. year. such as
environmental or
capacity-building
programs, may
measure changes
in condition over a
period as short as
one year.
Dubuque Summer Program 1 on 1 or small 30 at risk youth still 24 at risk youth Youth are engaged Youth stay on
Community School (June ihrough group mentoring at stad ihe Teen complete ihe Teen academically and grade level for
Disirict studenis AugusQ least 4 times a Night program Night program socially in ihe middle and high
are not graduating week for 8 weeks summer monihs. school years.
high school. 10 MT AmeriCorps 40 at risk youth will 32 at risk youth will
members in total stad ihe complete ihe Youth are Youth graduate
Multicultural Family Multicultural Family connected to high school on
5 MT at Leisure Center�s YEEP Center�s YEEP caring, adult time.
Services Teen program program mentors in ihe
Nighis and teen summer monihs.
programming
5 MT at
Multicultural Family
Center�s YEEP
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