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Regular Meeting, January 27, 2026 · item 8.8: GRANT: Arapahoe Ridge - EARSS - CDE · 1 page

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Grant Review Form

Grant Detail Funding Opportunity CDE Expelled & At-Risk Student Services (EARSS) grant To support the planning and implementation of an Project Description Engagement Specialist role for students at risk of low attendance, chronic absenteeism, truancy, and dropout. Population Served 11th & 12th grade students at Arapahoe Ridge HS Awarding Agency Colorado Department of Education Total Grant Request $174,049 ($50K Planning + $124K Implementation Yr 1) Cash Match Required No Explanation: N/A Application Deadline 1/14/2026 Grant Award Period 7/1/2026–6/30/2030 including 1-year planning period Special Conditions N/A

Applicant Detail Recipient Department/School Arapahoe Ridge High School Project Supervisor Dan Ryan, Executive Director—East Network Anticipated Start/End Date 2026-27 through 2029-30 school year

Impact Will there be teacher release time No as a result of the grant? Y/N Will new position(s) be created Explanation: Arapahoe Ridge HS seeks to perform the services of this Yes funding to implement an attendancegrant? Y/N focused Engagement Specialist role. Has HR reviewed a job No description and salary? Y/N Will any personnel Explanation: If awarded, salaries & benefits salaries/fringe benefits be paid Yes would begin in 2027-28 school year with this grant? Y/N (Implementation Year 1). Any implications if a grant Current efforts at Arapahoe Ridge HS are distributed is/is not awarded? Explanation: across several roles but are limited by staff capacity. Which BVSD Strategic Priorities does this grant support?

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All instruction is challenging, engaging, relevant and meets the needs of all students Reduce disparities in achievement Every student graduates empowered with the skills necessary for post-graduate success