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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1462 |
| Communities In Schools of Putnam County, Inc. |
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| Requester: |
Sandra Hartley |
Organization: |
Communities In Schools of Putnam County, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Communities In Schools of Putnam County, Inc. |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2004 12:43:39 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lynn |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Increased literacy of Florida's children and decreasing the high-school drop-out rate. |
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| Recipient: |
Communities In Schools of Putnam County, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Sandra Hartley |
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620 East Highway 19 South |
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Contact Phone: |
(386) 328-8875 |
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Palatka 32177 |
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Contact email: |
cisputnam@aol.com |
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| Counties: |
Putnam |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Communities In Schools of Putnam County, Inc. champions the connection of needed community resources with schools in order to help young people learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. In order to accomplish this mission CIS believes that ever child deserves: a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult; a safe place to learn and grow; a marketable skill to use upon graduation; a chance to give bck to the community and peers; a healthy start and a healthy future. In order to accomplish these goals, CIS has implemented many programs that help Putnam County's children. In 2003 CIS served a total of 2,113 students with 812 students being served on a regular, sustained basis. CIS programs include, but are not limited to: AmeriCorps Putnam READS!, Foster Grandparents program, Families Enjoying Literacy Together, Tribute to Kids, Take Stock in Children, Sight for Students, Governor's Mentoring Initiative, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow, Make a Difference Day Fall Fest, Governor's Family Literacy Program, Putnam Regional Science & Engineering Fair. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| An increase in the number of children served on a regular and sustained basis. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$125,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$702,898 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$100,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$25,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$125,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
children 37.2% below Poverty level; HS graduation rate 61.2%; FCAT 3-12 -69% read below grade level |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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No |
