Grants – Application

Code Number: 680.10

It is the philosophy of the Sioux City Community School District to encourage the administration to seek and apply for state, federal, or privately funded grants. Grant applications should assist the District in advancing specific goals or objectives in line with the mission established by the Board of Education.

Grant Application procedures are included in AR680.10.

Grants may be a viable option for the District to obtain additional resources and should be specific in nature. Grants are defined as, but not limited to, government grants, community grants/donations, and foundation grants.

  • Grants not Including Personnel Salaries
    • District employees may apply for grants that fulfill a specific District need and do not involve salaries for personnel. Grants that contract services with other agencies fall into this classification. A grant of $5,000 or less must be approved by the Principal in the building involved; a grant of $5,001 to $34,999 must be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee and any grant of $35,000 or more will require Board approval. Grants involving state or federal funds must be approved by the Board.
  • Grants That Involve the Hiring of Staff
    • Any grant that involves the hiring of additional staff must be approved by the Superintendent. Grants of $35,000 or more must have Board approval.
    • All grants that fall within this classification will require a strategic plan that, at a minimum, addresses the following:
      • Sustainability of the Grant Program
        • Identify the District plans to continue the program after the funding stops and any budget reductions/modifications that are recommended to allow for continued funding.
      • Impact on Other Personnel
        • Identify how the discontinuance of the grant would affect employees outside of the grant program.
  • Grant Evaluation
    • The Board will annually receive an update on the grant. The specific function of the grant will be included in the update, along with the evaluation date showing the progress of the grant program.
First Adoption:
1994-09-13
Revision Adoption:
July 23, 1996/ April 11, 2000/ April 27, 2009/ November 25, 2013/ June 26, 2017
Reviewed Dates:
May 15, 2017
Legal Reference:
IA Code § 279.8

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