Alabama legislation requires LEAs in Alabama to submit an at-risk plan to the State Superintendent of Education.Legislation pertaining to students at risk reads as follows:
It is the intent of the Alabama Legislature that schools and school systems involve the community in planning and implementing at-risk programs.Therefore, schools shall expend at least 20% of the at-risk funds to partner with non-profit community organizations in planning and implementing at-risk programs, which directly assist in improving academic performance.Such programs may include, but not be limited to, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, 21st Century Leadership, PellCityBridge Builders, Alabama Young Farmers Education Program, and local civic and charitable organizations.It is the intent of the Legislature that these funds not be utilized to partner with governmental nor quasi-governmental agencies and entities whose functions already indulge programs designated for at-risk funding.In appropriate situations, businesses may partner with schools or school systems for at-risk programs but may not receive any compensation or reimbursement for expenses or other costs.
The Mountain Brook Board of Education offers organizations the opportunity to participate in providing effective programming for our students at risk of school failure.The amount of money allocated to this school system for 2011-2012 is $3077.The 20% of funds available to participating non-profits would be $614.40 for the academic year.
If your organization is interested in applying to provide services for students at risk of school failure, please contact us at (205) 877-8349 for information on how to apply.Applications will be due September 10, 2011.
If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Wisely at 205-877-8349.
