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Home My WebLink About20240258.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL CAPACITY/INNOVATION MICRO -GRANT ON BEHALF OF COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP), AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council Capacity/Innovation Micro -Grant on behalf of the Collaborative Management Program (CMP) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services as the Fiscal Agent, to Restorative Justice Colorado, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for the Restorative Justice Coordinating Council Capacity/Innovation Micro -Grant on behalf of the Collaborative Management Program (CMP) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services as the Fiscal Agent, to Restorative Justice Colorado, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Amy Flachs, Department of Human Services, be, and hereby is, authorized to submit said application electronically. cc: HS D, AcT(cP/cv) O2/23/2,N 2024-0258 HR0096 APPLICATION FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL CAPACITY/INNOVATION MICRO -GRANT ON BEHALF OF COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of January, A.D., 2024. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUN-OOLORAU W.,"2•4,0 Kevirj D -Ross, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board • c u ck- Deputy Clerk to the Board O D runty orney Date of signature: /-/,4 Perry L. BucFc Pro -Tern Mikelreeman Sc. James 2024-0258 HR0096 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE- The Restorative Justice Coordinating Council Capacity/Innovation Grant Application on behalf of the Collaborative Management Program (CMP) DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: January 25, 2024 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: As the designated Fiscal Agent for the Collaborative Management Program (CMP), the Department is requesting to submit a Grant Application for The Restorative Justice Coordinating Council Capacity/Innovation Grant. This micro -grant is designed to strengthen best practices in Restorative Justice across communities, regions, and the state. CMP will be asking for the full $65,000.00. Grant applications are due by midnight; Friday, February 2, 2024. If awarded, CMP will utilize funding to contract with one (1) vendor in order to accomplish the approved activities. What options exist for the Board? • Approval to apply for The Restorative Justice Coordinating Council micro -grant. • Deny approval to apply for The Restorative Justice Coordinating Council micro -grant. Consequences: There will not be an application for Grant Funding. Impacts: CMP will not receive grant money to strengthen best practices in Restorative Justice. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): • Total Grant Application request = $65,000.00. • Funded through The Restorative Justice Coordinating Council. Recommendation: • Approval of the Grant Application and submittal and authorize the Department to perform fiscal duties related to the grant as the designated Fiscal Agent of the CMP. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern Mike Freeman Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross, Chair Lori Saine r'i43- 77 ter (v\f' VbfttMzui ia{'maki, 2024-0258 Pass -Around Memorandum; January 25, 2024 — CMS ID TBD I /31 \zooB to Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Scott James Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:01 AM Karla Ford Kevin Ross; Scott James; Lori Saine Re: Please Reply - Urgent Pass Around for DCJ Diversion funding allocation submittal Importance: High Approved Scott K. James Weld County Commissicner, District 2 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 970.336.7204 (Office) 970.381.7496 (Cell) Confidentiality Notice: Ths electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this comrninication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distrbution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the naned recipient is strictly prohibited. On Jan 25, 2024, at 8:` 9 AM, Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>wrote: This is an urgent pass around for an allocation submittal with limited turn -around time. Please advise if you approve recommendation to p it on the agenda. Thank you! Karla Ford A Office Manager, Board of IA etd County Commissioners 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 7S, Greeley. Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford@weldgov.com:: www.welddov.com **Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** <image002.jpg> Confidentiality Notice: This eles tropic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information hat is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you hove received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by rr turn e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attcthments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Kirsta Britton <Iabritton@weld.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2O24 5:O4 PM To: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Cc: Ryan Rose <rrose@ weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli <cpattelli@weld.gov>; Michael Rourke <rnrourke@weld.gov>; Robb 1 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Subject: Approve Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:44 AM Karla Ford; Scott James; Lori Saine Re: Please Reply - URGENT PA FOR ROUTING: CMP The Restorative Justice Coord Council Grant Application (CMS TBD) From: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2024 8:58:09 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Scott James <sjames@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weld.gov> Subject: Please Reply - URGENT PA FOR ROUTING: CMP The Restorative Justice Coord Council Grant Application (CMS TBD) This is an urgent PA for a grant and there is little turn -around time. Please advise if you approve recommendation to place on agenda. Thank you? Karla Ford o� Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford ci.weldgov.conn :: www.weldgov.com *Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Lesley Cobb <cobbxxlk@weld.gov> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2O24 8:54 AM To: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Cc: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli <cpattelli@weld.gov>; Chris D'Ovidio <cdovidio@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>; Lennie Bottorff <bottorll@weld.gov>; Tammy Maurer <maurertk@weld.gov>; HS - Contract Management <HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us> Subject: URGENT PA FOR ROUTING: CMP The Restorative Justice Coord Council Grant Application (CMS TBD) Hi Karla, We have another urgent need to route a PA for approval this week in order to get an item on the BOCC agenda for January 31St 1 Capacity/Innovation micro grants ($10,001-$65,000) These mid -size micro grants are designed to strengthen best practices in RJ across communities, regions, and the state. While individual organizations may apply for micro grants, this micro grant category is not intended for general operating support or capital expenses. The focus is capacity -building and innovation within programs - such as enhancing skills and operating systems to improve effectiveness, sustainability, fidelity to RJ values and principles, and forwarding equity and inclusion goals - as well as support for broader collaborative efforts across communities and sectors. These are examples of possible activities suited to this micro grant category, including but not limited to: Regional or sector -wide strategic networking, training or infrastructure development Develop/implement evidence -based research and data collection tools Organizational or system assessments (e.g., fidelity to best practices, equity -specific audits, i.e. barriers to access such as eligibility biases, language justice, etc.) Targeted strategies to increase under -represented groups within board and staff leadership, community volunteers, and/or client populations Adjustments and innovations to program delivery due to COVID-19 or other unforeseen circumstances (something that could not be reasonably predicted in advance) Specialized trainings for professional development of board, staff and/or volunteers Explore/implement strategic transitions or collaborations (e.g., leadership succession, mergers, strategic networks, public -private partnerships) Questions for Capacity Building micro grants 1. Tell us about your organization/program. Include what you do and the people you serve (no more than 1500 characters) The Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County (IOG) is the local Collaborative Management Program pursuant to HB04-1451. A Memorandum Of Understanding exists between the County and area partners to encourage and incentivize collaboration on behalf of multi -system youth. WCDHS serves as the fiscal agent for the 1O3. The IOG is founded on the principles of collaborative management and includes judicial partners as well as community support agencies. Each county's IOG establishes their own goals and priorities to serve their communities based on need. Following the closure of the non-profit partner that delivered RJ to Weld County youth, the IOG discussed the importance of continuing Restorative Practices in our community. Through strategic planning, the ICC identified local schools as ready and eager to implement restorative practices. Many of the schools have a racial/ethnic minority population of over 75%. The IOG approved funding to partner with multiple school districts in Weld County to provide training to bolster RJ practices to help reduce youth involvement in the juvenile justice system and the school to prison pipeline. Currently in Year Zero of this initiative, the IOG has collaborated with Restorative Justice Education (RJEct:I to provide their Intro to Culture of Care Training to interested schools. This training covers the basic principles of restorative justice and implementation in a school setting; teaching community building circles, norm setting circles, restorative conversations, restorative assessments, collaborative problem -solving circles, formal restorative justice circles and how to respond when harm has been caused (from minor to major misbehavior problems). The training culminates in completing a strategic Action Plan for a 3 -5 -year implementation and sustainability measures. What is the restorative justice process or practice your project will be implementing or training on? SeE RJ defined as examples (No more than 500 characters) School based restorative justice practices Implementing a set of practices [in schools] focused on fostering a culture that elevates dialogue & values relationfiips that span proactive & reactive practices to create a baseline of harmony so when harm happens, we can restore connections in our community. The goal of this work is to create optimal learning environments as well as equitable outcomes (graduation rates, outcomes, etc.) for all students as well as closing the gap on disproportionate disciplinary actions and narrowing the school to prison pipeline Our scope of work will be determined by the needs and readiness of each school community. We will gauge this readiness based on population, past and current discipline data, resources allocated to this initiative and leadership investment. Describe your proposed project (no more than 3000 characters) We have developed a 3 -5 -year plan with year 0 and year 1 being the bulk of training and hence the most costly. In Year Zero ( 23-24) we have provided RJ training (RJEd's Culture of Care), for twenty schools funded by the lOG for a total over $ 45,000. The lOG has pledged to fund the training of another twenty to thirty schools for Year One, the 24-25 school year, at a cost of nearly $65,000. If grant funds are received, we will add to our Year One plan by focusing on three to five schools, depending on the award given, that have completed the initial training, and provide additional support and training to improve outcomes and address disparities in schools with predominantly racial/ethnic minority populations. Post providing school site implementation teams with intro to RJ training (24 hrs.), Why Restorative Justice will partner with the selected schools in-depth to ensure a cultural shift informed by the full continuum of Restorative Practices. The WhyRJ team will begin by meeting with established implementation teams to build relationships, understand their culture, analyze past and current discipline data, and phase -in their action plans. The action plans include schoolwide professional learning around proactive & informal restorative practices and implementing them at the collegial level. The same school year, training would commence covering formal RJ conferencing for staff overseeing discipline. Formal training would include, but is not limited to: administrators, deans, counselors/social workers engaging in role play, discussion of low level vs. major harm, agreement writing, reconnecting after harm and deeper learning about the indigenous practices. This training, in addition to the introduction to restorative justice practices training, would meet the 40 -hour training standard set forth by the RJ Counci to facilitate, and position in-house teams of facilitators that could serve throughout the district. In addition to training, WhyRJ would provide consultation around data collection and analysis relatecito disproportionality, teach sustainable & culturally responsive learning walks, facilitate stakeholder infermed code of conduct rewrites that include restorative practices, case consultation and debriefing, as yell as sustainability measures focused on hiring. Staff will work b curate proactive restorative practices that meet their students' needs, elevating youth voice, shift impicit bias through primary experiences, integrate social & emotional learning, create trauma aware spaces, and co -create culturally responsive norms. This shift will result in more equitable learning environments by building and maintaining relationships while creating a container for collaborative problem solving. Additionally, the implementation of informal RP interventions will provide staff aryl students with common language, conflict resolution skills, and an equal approach with equitable outccmes that consider individual context ultimately keeping students in the learning environment. IN this way we will shift the culture by building from one that is dependent on reward & consequence systems to one where each community member feels a sense of belonging and investment in their community. This intrinsic motivation will provide desire to voluntarily repair when harm is caused & aid the community in welcoming folks back with a renewed sense of self having grown through adversity. In selecting schools who are already invested, have established and trained implementation teams, this project lays a strong foundation for sustainable relational and restorative practices. These schools both want & need these supports to weave restorative practices into the fabric of who they are. 1. How does your project address harms, needs, and participation of relevant parties? (No more than 1500 characters) Our goal is to build on an already robust school data collection system to gather relevant data about the relationship between ethnicity and school suspensions, as well as how RJ practices in schools can help address the issue of disproportionality over time. Looking at data points that include but are not limited to the implementation of Community Building Circles and their relationships to out of class referrals and detention as more common exclusionary practices. We will also conduct learning walks around to enhance peer to peer knowledge on the dimensions of a restorative classroom. We believe by providing more training, support, and modeling of restorative practices in community building and problematic situations, we will encourage schools to fully embrace RJ methods rather than reverting to traditional discipline models when presented with difficult situations. Restorative practices can improve school climate, but implementation and buy -in from teachers is pivotal to positively impacting teacher retention which we believe requires additional training and support to achieve. We will use RJ as a vehicle for blending DEI, social emotional learning, trauma informed care, and conflict resolution. Skills that are needed well beyond the walls of the school. We reached out to the schools involved in Year Zero training to see which schools would be interested in participating in this project. Of the ten schools who have expressed interest we are focused on selecting sites based on a two -pronged approach including risk factors and longitudinal exposure to the practices. Ideally, we would select school sites in primary and secondary education who serve large minority populations in which budgets, time, and resources pose a barrier to implementaion. If awarded funds we would be able to build capacity, address student mobility, staff retentbn, and support a healthy culture. Name/cefine 3-5 principles of restorative practices that feel important to you. Describe how you will integrate these principles into your project? (No more than 1500 characters) Restorative Jusice is a response to broken relationships, therefore, the Relationship principle is fundamental to the practice. The project goal is to build upon relationships being established in the Year Zero services training the lOG is funding through Restorative Justice Education which heavily focuses on the vital importance of relationship as the first step in RJ. "A Culture of Care in Schools is characterized by non -dominating relationships, where adults and children feel a sense of belonging and connectedness: (Dr. Tom Cavanagh). Through the proposed project, relationships between staff implementing FRJ and staff in charge of disciplinary actions on each school site will be cultivated, as well as relationships between students and staff with the goal of measured success decreasing disproportionate disciplinary actions. The principles cf Responsibility and Repair will be addressed by focusing on community members who have created harm to another person, group, classroom, or school site, to take responsibility for their actions. Community members will engage in restorative conversations where those who were involved can convey the impact and what is needed to repair the harm. Following this conversation, a plan will be created with action steps to help resolve the situation. Finally, the principle of Reintegration will focus on restoring community members, with trust, back into their school and community with the skills and awareness to make better decisions in the future. This will foster a greater sense of belonging which will be measured through data collection surrounding equitable outcomes, satisfaction with the process, identified sources of support, disciplinary actions, and graduation rates. Relationships- learning, mobility, Describe how your program/project impacts underserved populations? Underserved populations includes but is not limited to: Individuals who by virtue of language, ethnicity, race, culture, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity, immigrant or undocumented status, or geographic location may face barriers in accessing services (No more than 1500 characters) According to the racial threat hypothesis, schools with large racial/ethnic minority enrollment are much less likely to regularly employ restorative practices, opting to use more conventional punitive measures like suspensions and expulsions. (Allison Ann Payne and Kelly Welch, RRAPP I Student's Racial Identity Influences Public Schools' Use of Restorative Justice Discipline (harvard.edu)). A student's likelihood of dropping out of school doubles after one suspension. After two or more suspensions, the likelihood increases to forty-nine percent. The increased usage of suspension as a disciplinary measure in schools with large racial/ethnic minority populations creates higher dropout rates within the minority population. In addition, young people who drop out have far greater involvement rates in the juvenile justice system and dropping out of school triples the likelihood that a person will be incarcerated later in life. ( What Effects Do Expulsion and Suspension Have on Communities, Schools, and Students? Washington ACLU, eaclu factsheei howsuspensionexpulsionimpact feb2019.pdf(aclu-wa.org)). Schools with lace racial/ethnic minority populations often identify lack of funding as a barrier to applying restorative practices. This would include the three to five potential sites identified by the lOG to receive enhanced RJ support. Data will be collected to track if there is a measurable impact on school's participation with restorative practices as a result of the additional support and training. An intended longitudinal impact would be lower referrals to juvenile justice, increased graduation rates, and improved outcomes for youth. Partner Organisations If applicable, identify any partner organizations or collaborators. Include name, main contact person, phone, e-mail, end mail address. (provide Letters of Support and/or Memorandums of Understanding as an attachment) Weld County School District 6, Superintendent Dr. Dierdre Pilch, 970-348-6000, dpilch@greelevschools.org, 1025 9th Ave. Greeley, Co. 80631 Why Restorative Justice, Founder Shelby Demby, 760-809-9369, shelbv.dembv@whyrestorativeiustice.com, 630 Magnolia St. 80220 Budget: In the next section please provide justification and a detailed explanation for each proposed budget category relevant to your project. Budget categories defined for this grant opportunity are: 1. Personnel 2. Training, Supplies and Operating, and 3. Contracted Consultants and Professional Services. No indirect costs are paid far with these funds. Describe the criteria or formula used to compute a budget category figure. All budget category figures should be justified and explained. The budget category narrative should show thy relationship between budget figures and proposed program operations. (For example, if an expense is.for training, an explanation of the professional benefits and the need for consultants to provide the trailing and the hourly cost of the services to be provided.) It is important that you describe how maximizing resources will be accomplished. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue FJ services without supplanting existing funds? What other sources of funding or in -kind contributions a -e available? The below figues give a flexible approximation of training and consultation costs. Budget for school wide professional learning will consider the amount of staff members in attendance which will determine the lumber of facilitators needed to ensure the content is dynamic and experiential. Formal Restorative Justice training will commence with a smaller team to dive deep into the learning and will be paired with role plays and "real plays" padded with guided preparation and debrief. This cost will also vary depending on the number of participants ensuring individual and collective competencies around case management, pre-conferencing, conferencing, agreement and follow up. Lastly, continued consultation costs will depend on targeted areas of improvement unique to the school sites. WhyRJ will work with the implementation team to identify additional resources that will support their implementation. Some of these projects are predictable based on scope of work (a stakeholder code of conduct re -write starts at $5000.00) and some are day rates (i.e. data collection, additional training, etc.) and some are hourly consultation rates (i.e. case management, co -facilitation, staff RP, etc.) All costs will be tied to direct services and will not provide WhyRJ will overhead dollars. WhyRJ will invoice as services are rendered and can provide attendance records and training evaluations. 3-5 schools depending on the number of staff members served Expenses Dollar Amount Cost Per School What's covered Whole school trainings (2 days) $27,000- $9000- 1-3 facilitators, training materials, prep $45,000 $13,500 and follow up meetings Discipline team trained in Formal $13,500- $4500- Facilitators, training materials, FU (1 day) $22,500 $9000 continued consultation as needed Consultation including but not limited to case management, code of conduct rewrites, data collection and analysis $0- $35,000 WhyRJ can scope project based costs, days rates, or hourly fees dependent on what the implementation team determines a priority Total $65,000 Personnel: ROUND ALL AMOUNTS TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR. Make sure all figures are justified in your Budget Narrative. *Personnel formula should be outlined within the line item description. (1) Annual Full -Time Salary (2) Annual Fringe Benefit Cost (3) Sub -Total (1) + (2) = (3) times the % of the FTE that will be dedicated to the capacity building project = $Total (direct cost). Narrative should show the relationship between personnel budget figures and proposed project activities. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RI services without supplanting existing funds? Training, Supplies and Operating: Narrative should show the relationship between Training, Supplies and Operating budget figures and proposed project activities. For example, how do training materials (training manuals, participant handbooks, subscriptions to virtual platforms, etc.) further proposed project goals and activities. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Contracted Corsultant and Professional Services: Narrative should show the relationship between Contracted Consultant and Professional Services budget figures and proposed project activities. Please provide an explanation of the need for contracted consultants anc the hourly cost of the services to be provided. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Provide a letter of intent or contract with outside consultants. 1/25/24, 4:19 PM Micro Grants - Restorative Justice Colorado RFSTORATIVE JUSTICE cro r n i Grant Funding Opportunity: In January 2024, The Colorado Restorative Justice Council will begin requesting applications for two types of micro -grants in Fiscal Year 2025. General Guidelines All applicants must meet the general guidelines below, along with any additional criteria outlined separately for the specific award type selected: Applicant located and proposing activities in Colorado One micro -grant application accepted for review per applicant per fiscal year No late or incomplete applications, including required attachments, will be considered Award decisions are final, not subject to further review or appeal Funding requests must fit within the grant contract period, estimated to begin July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2025 (Start date is the date of the signed contract) Awards are reimbursement of expenses only. No funds will be released in advance No awards to individuals or for-profit entities, except direct services to Community Engagement or Capacity/Innovation projects that support community, regional or sector -wide initiatives) No funding of out-of-state travel If Applicant plans to engage a facilitator, trainer or consultant — or Applicant is a professional proposing services to a target audience — attach a letter of httos://ricolorado.ora/fund ina/micro-grants/ 1/5 1/25/24, 4:19 PM Micro Grants - Restorative Justice Colorado understanding or agreement to document the mutual interest and availability of relevant persons, organizations, and/or representatives. If you are a Judicial District, please follow local and state guidelines for grant applications. • Judicial Districts must also have a community partner identified (letter of understanding attached) to act as the fiscal agent of grant funds An end -of -year report will be required, setting out use and impact of grant funds Applicant, and related service providers are encouraged to create a profile on the Council's website, if they are not already listed in the RJ provider directory www.rjcokorado.org Priorities: • Highest priority in both grant categories will be given to proposals directly addressing diversity, equity, inclusion within Colorado communities, systems, and/or the RJ field itself Grant Types: To further our strategic vision to integrate restorative values and practices into as many contexts as possible, make restorative opportunities equitable across the diversities of persons who have been harmed and who have caused harm, and increase RJ practitioners who represent local community demographics and priorities, the Restorative Justice Council is funding two categories of micro -grants in FY25. Anticipated funding dates July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (If awarded, the start date is the date of the signed contract): Community Engagement Grants (between $1,000 — $10,000 per award) These smaller grants are designed to support immediate community needs for critical conversations, networking, and basic operations for emerging or smaller -scale restorative httos://ricolorado.oro/funding/micro-grants/ 2/5 1/25/24, 4:19 PM Micro Grants - Restorative Justice Colorado initiatives. These are examples of possible activities suited to this grant category, including but not limited to: Listening and/or dialogue processes within identified communities and/or between community and system representatives — such as law enforcement — to raise awareness and address racial and other social justice inequities Community engagement to strengthen relationships, develop strategic partnerships, and assess readiness to launch restorative initiatives in communities and/or systems Small-scale restorative and transformative justice projects — including alternatives to the traditional criminal justice approach- to prevent or address harm in identified communities Consultation(s) related to start-up needs for restorative initiatives Cross -training, coaching and mentoring opportunities within and between Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities of practice and White practitioners/allies to share learning and strengthen relationships. Capacity/Innovation Grants (between $10,001 - $65,000 per award) These mid -size grants are designed to strengthen best practices in RJ across communities, regions, and the state. While individual organizations may apply for grants, this grant category is not intended for general operating support or capital expenses. The focus is capacity -building and innovation within programs — such as enhancing skills and operating systems to improve effectiveness, sustainability, fidelity to RJ values and principles, and forwarding equity and inclusion goals — as well as support for broader collaborative efforts across communities and sectors. These are examples of possible activities suited to this grant category, including but not limited to: • Regional or sector -wide strategic networking, training or infrastructure development • Develop/implement evidence -based research and data collection tools httss://ricolorado.org/funding/micro-grants/ 3/5 1/25/24, 4:19 PM Micro Grants - Restorative Justice Colorado • Organizaional or system assessments (e.g., fidelity to best practices, equity - specific audits, i.e. barriers to access such as eligibility biases, language justice, etc.) • Targeted strategies to increase under -represented groups within board and staff leadership, community volunteers, and client populations • COVID-19 adjustments and innovations to program delivery • Specialized trainings for professional development of board, staff and/or volunteers • Explore/implement strategic transitions or collaborations (e.g., leadership successicn, mergers, strategic networks, public -private partnerships) Timeline for FY24 applications and awards: • January 2024: Request for Applications released • 4 weeks tom opening date 11:59pm: Deadline for completed applications • Grant reviews will take place through March 2024 • May 1, 2024 (no later than): Awards announced • July 1, 2C24 (or as soon as possible): Anticipated start date for grant activities and reimbursements • June 30, 2025: All funds must be expended Grant Applications Grant Funding Questions *This document is for reference only. httos://ricolorado.oro/funding/micro-orants/ 4/5 1/25/24, 4:19 PM Micro Grants - Restorative Justice Colorado Community Engagement `This document will show you how to navigate Amplifund. Our new grants application platform. 1'.plication Now Capacity Building `This document will show you how to navigate Amplifund. Our new grants application platform. © 2024 Restorative Justice Colorado Building /. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy httos://ricolorado.oro/fundino/micro-orants/ 5/5 Mariah Higgins From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Good afternoon, Lesley Cobb Monday, February 5, 2024 12:26 PM CTB HS -Contract Management Communication Item: Final Submitted Documents and Submittal Confirmation - Tyler ID 2024-0258 Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County - Application (5).zip; FW: Application Submit Success Notification Follow up Flagged For your records, please find the attached final submitted documents as well as the confirmation of submittal for the Restorative Justice Grant Application, on behalf of CMP - Tyler ID#2024-0258. Thank you! Lesley Cobb Contract Management and Compliance Supervisor Weld County Dept. of Human Services 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg A PO Box A Greeley, CO 80632 W(970) 400-6512 A (970) 353-5212 cobbxxlk@weld.gov Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Mariah Higgins From: Sent: To: Subject: Amy Flachs Monday, February 5, 2024 11:24 AM Lesley Cobb FW: Application Submit Success Notification From: AmpliFund Administrator <no-reply@gotomygrants.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:41 PM To: Amy Flachs <flachsal@weld.gov> Subject: Application Submit Success Notification Hello Amy Flachs, You are receiving this notification because your application has been successfully submitted to Colorado Judicial Department for the 2024-2025 Restorative Justice Capacity/Innovation Micro -Grant Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County 1/31/2024 5:41 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) Please reach out to the primary contact for the opportunity if you have questions about your application. Regards, AmpliFund Administrator Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County leading enter,_ . e yr, :[ mama erd .atf n, d,>iyn ed for nonpro` a n e J ',ant neat' ei nent r ro c __» Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Prepared by Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County for Colorado Judicial Department 2024-2025 Restorative Justice Capacity/Innovation Micro -Grant Submitted by Amy Flachs Submitted on 01/31/2024 3:41 PM Mountain Standard Time • Opportunity Details Opportunity Information Title 2024-2025 Restorative Justice Capacity/Innovation Micro -Grant Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Description These mid -size micro grants are designed to strengthen best practices in RJ across communities, regions, and the state. While individual organizations may apply for micro grants, this micro grant category is not intended for general operating support or capital expenses. The focus is capacity -building and innovation within programs - such as enhancing skills and operating systems lo improve effectiveness, sustainability, fidelity to RJ values and principles, and forwarding equity and inclusion goals - as well as support for broader collaborative efforts across communities and sectors. These are examples of possible activities suited to this micro grant category, including but not limited to: • Regional or sector -wide strategic networking, training or infrastructure development • Develop/implement evidence -based research and data collection tools • Organizational or system assessments (e.g., fidelity to best practices, equity -specific audits, i.e. barriers to access such as eligibility biases, language justice, etc.) • Targeted strategies to increase under -represented groups within board and staff leadership, community volunteers, and/or client populations • Adjustments and innovations to program delivery due to COVID-19 or other unforeseen circumstances (something that could not be reasonably predicted in advance) • Specialized trainings for professional development of board, staff and/or volunteers • Explore/implement strategic transitions or collaborations (e.g., leadership succession, mergers, strategic networks, public -private partnerships) Awarding Agency Name Agency Contact Name Agency Contact Phone Agency Contact Email Fund Activity Categories Other Category Explanation Departments Restorative Justice Subjects FY25 Opportunity Manager Dorinda Robinson Opportunity Posted Dates 1/1/2024 - 2/3/2024 Announcement Type Initial Announcement Funding Opportunity Number Agency Opportunity Number Assistance Listings Number Page 2 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Pubic Link https://www.gotomyg rants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/2aacf2e6-ab0d-46e3-8ec7-cac08cb307b2 Is Published Yes Funding Information Total Program Funding $65,000.00 Funding Sources Funding Source Description Funding Restrictions Award Information Award Range $10,001.00 - $65,000.00 Award Period Starts 07/01/2024 Indirect Costs Allowed No Matching Requirement No Submission Information Submission Window Closes 02/03/2024 6:59 AM Submission Timeline Type One Time Submission Timeline Additional Information Submissions will not be accepted after 11:59 PM MST on 2/2/2024 Eligibility Information Eligibility Type Public Eligible Applicants Additional Eligibility Information General Guidelines All applicants must meet the general guidelines below, along with any additional criteria outlined separately for the specific award type selected: Applicant located and proposing activities in Colorado One micro -grant application accepted for review per applicant per fiscal year No late or incomplete applications, including required attachments, will be considered Award decisions are final, not subject to further review or appeal Funding requests must fit within the grant contract period, estimated to begin July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2025 Page 3 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County (Start date is the date of the signed contract) Awards are reimbursement of expenses only. No funds will be released in advance No awards to individuals or for-profit entities, except direct services to Community Engagement or Capacity/Innovation projects that support community, regional or sector -wide initiatives) No funding of out-of-state travel If Applicant plans to engage a facilitator, trainer or consultant — or Applicant is a professional proposing services to a target audience — attach a letter of understanding or agreement to document the mutual interest and availability of relevant persons, organizations, and/or representatives. If you are a Judicial District, please follow local and state guidelines for grant applications. Judicial Districts must also have a community partner identified (letter of understanding attached) to act as the fiscal agent of grant funds An end -of -near report will be required, setting out use and impact of grant funds Applicants and related service providers are encouraged to create a profile on the Council's website, if they are not already listed in the RJ provider directory www.rjcolorado.org Additional Information Additional Information URL www.rjcolorado.orq Additional Information URL Description Priorities: Highest priority will be given to proposals directly addressing diversity, equity, inclusion within Colorado communities, systems, and/or the RJ field itself Page 4 of 16 • Project Information Application Information Application Name Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Award Requested $65,000.00 Total Award Budget $65,000.00 Primary Contact Information Name Amy Flachs Email Address flachsal@weld.gov Address 315 N 11th Ave, none Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone Number (970) 400-6214 Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Page 5 of 16 • Project Description Uniform Application Applicant Information Organization's Legal Name Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Is your organization based in Colorado? Op Yes O No Primary Contact Name Amy Flachs Primary Contact Email flachsal@weld.gov Primary Contact Phone 9704006214 Primary Contact Alternative Phone 970-402-6323 Executive Director's Name Rebecca Wyperd Executive Director's Email rebecca.wyperd@northrange.org Executive Director's Phone 970-313-1164 Description of Organization and Mission Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County The Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County (IOG) is our local Collaborative Management Program (CMP) that was created via the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the County and other area partners, to encourage and incentivize collaboration on behalf of multi -system youth as contemplated by HB04-1451. Per the terms of this MOU, the Human Services Department serves as the fiscal agent for the Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County. The lOG members include: Weld County Department of Human Services Director, 19th Judicial District Chief Probation Officer, 19th Judicial District Court Chief Judge, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Director, School District Greeley -Evans District 6 Superintendent, Weld District RE -8 Superintendent, North Range Behavioral Health Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Health Partners Executive Director, Division of Youth Services Northeast Regional Director, A Woman's Place Executive Director, United Way Chief Executive Officer, Weld County Commissioner, Weld County Sherriff, Weld County District Attorney, Colorado Youth Detention Continuum Pretrial Services 19th Judicial District Director. The lOG is founded on the principles of collaborative management. Its purposes are to conduct joint planning for resources utilization for multi -agency services to children, youth, and families. Facilitate coordination and collaboration among fundem and service providers which encourages shared decision -making and shared accountability and provide a forum for discussing community -wide needs and set service coordination and developmental priorities. The lOG's mission statement states, "Through partnership and collaboration, we reduce duplication, address gaps, problem solve, and provide the highest quality services to our families for the greatest impact in our community." Page 6 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County The lOG are dedicated to the goal of increasing Restorative Practices throughout our community. Counties Served by Program (to select multiples please hold down Ctrl and make individual selections) Weld Please be sure to 'Mark as Complete' all forms once responses have been finalized. Applications cannot be submitted without completing this required step. Page 7 of 16 • FY25 Capacity and Innovation RJ Grant Narrative Is your organization also applying for a Community Engagement Grant? 0 yes (7) No Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Has your organization previously received an award for a Community Engagement or Capacity/Innovation Grant? 0 Yes 0p No Tell us about your organization/program. Include what you do and the people you serve (no more than 1500 characters) The Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County (IOG) is the local Collaborative Management Program pursuant to HB04-1451. A Memorandum of Understanding exists between the County and area partners to encourage and incentivize collaboration on behalf of multi -system youth. Weld County Department of Human Services serves as the fiscal agent for the IOG. The lOG is founded on the principles of collaborative management and includes judicial partners and community support agencies. Each countys lOG establishes their own goals and priorities to serve their communities based on need. Following the closure of the non-profit partner that delivered RJ to Weld County youth, the IOG, through strategic planning, identified local schools ready and eager to implement RJ. Many of the schools have a racial/ethnic minority population of over 75%. The lOG approved funding to partner with school districts in Weld County to provide training to bolster RJ practices to help reduce youth involvement in the juvenile justice system and the school to prison pipeline. Currently in Year Zero of this initiative, the lOG has collaborated with Restorative Justice Education (RJEd) to provide their Intro to Culture of Care Training to schools. This training covers the basic principles of RJ and implementation in a school setting; teaching community building circles, norm setting circles, restorative conversations, restorative assessments, collaborative problem -solving circles, formal restorative justice circles and how to respond when harm has been caused (from minor to major misbehavior problems). The Paining culminates in completing a strategic Action Plan fora three -to -five-year implementation and sustainability measures. What is the restorative justice process or practice your project will be implementing or training on? See RJ defined as examples (No more than 500 characters) School based restorative justice practices Implementing a set of practices [in schools] focused on fostering a culture that elevates dialogue & values relationships that span proactive & reactive practices to create a baseline of harmony so when harm happens, we can restore connections in our community. The goal of this work is to create optimal learning environments as well as equitable outcomes (graduation rates, outcomes) for all students as well as closing the gap on disproportionate discipinary actions and narrowing the school to prison pipeline. Page 8 of 16 • Describe your proposed project (no more than 3000 characters) Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County We have developed a three -to -five-year plan with Year Zero and Year One being the bulk of training and hence the costliest. In Year Zero (2023-2024) we provided RJEd's Culture of Care training for 20 schools funded by the IOG for $ 45,000. The lOG agreed to fund training for 30 more in Year One, the 2024-2025 school year, for $65,000. ti grant funds are received, we will add to our Year One plan by focusing on three to five schools, depending on the award given, that have completed the initial training and provide additional support and training to improve outcomes and address disparities in schools with predominantly racial/ethnic minority populations. Why Restorative Justice will partner with the selected schools to ensure a cultural shift informed by the full continuum of Restorative Practices. The WhyRJ team will meet with established implementation teams to build relationships, understand their culture, analyze past and current discipline data, and phase -in their action plans. The action plans include schoolwide professional teaming around proactive and informal restorative practices and implementing them at the collegial level. We will train formal RJ conferencing for staff overseeing discipline including administrators, deans, counselors/social workers engaging in role play, discussion of low level versus major harm, agreement writing, reconnecting after harm, and deeper learning about the indigenous practices. This training, in addition to the introduction to RJ practices Paining, will meet the 40 -hour training standard set forth by the RJ Council to facilitate, and position in-house teams of facilitators that could serve throughout the school district. In addition to training, WhyRJ would provide consultation around data collection and analysis related to disproportionality, teach sustainable and culturally responsive teaming walks, facilitate stakeholder informed code of conduct rewrites that include restorative practices, case consultation and debriefing, as well as sustainability measures focused on hiring. Staff will work to curate proactive restorative practices that meet their students' needs, elevating youth voice, shifting implicit bias through primary experiences, integrating social and emotional teaming, creating trauma aware spaces, and co -creating culturally responsive norms. This shift will result in more equitable teaming environments by building and maintaining relationships white creating a space for collaborative problem solving. Additionally, the implementation of informal RP interventions will provide staff and students with common language, conflict resolution skills, and an equal approach with equitable outcomes that consider individual context ultimately keeping students in the teaming environment. In this way we will shift the culture by building from one that is dependent on reward and consequence systems to one where each community member feels a sense of belonging and investment in their community. This intrinsic motivation will serve as a catalyst for voluntary repair when harm is caused and aid the community in welcoming folks back with a renewed sense of self having grown through adversity. In selecting schools who are already invested and have established and trained implementation teams, this project lays a strong foundation for sustainable relational and restorative practices. These schools both want and need these supports to weave restorative practices into the fabric of who they are. How does your project address harms, needs, and participation of relevant parties? (No more than 1500 characters) Page 9 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Our goal is to build on an already robust school data collection system to gather relevant data about the relationship between ethnicity and school suspensions, as well as how RJ practices in schools can help address the issue of disproportionality over time. Looking at data reflecting the implementation of Community Building Circles and their relationships to out of class referrals and detention as more common exclusionary practices. We will also conduct learning walks to enhance peer to peer knowledge on the dimensions of a restorative classroom. We believe by providing more training, support, and modeling of restorative practices in community building and problematic situations schools will fully embrace RJ methods and not revert back to traditional discipline models when presented with difficult situations. Restorative practices can improve school climate, but implementation and buy -in from teachers is pivotal to positively impacting teacher retention which we believe requires additional training and support to achieve. We will use RJ as a vehicle for blending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, social emotional learning, trauma informed care, and conflict resolution. Skills that are needed well beyond the walls of the school. Ten Year Zero schools have expressed interest in project involvement. We focused on selecting sites based on a two -pronged approach including risk factors and longitudinal exposure to the practices. School sites were selected in primary and secondary education who serve large minority populations in which budgets, time, and resources pose a barrier to implementation. If awarded funds we will be able to build capacity, address student mobility, staff retention, and support healthy cultures. Name/define 3-5 principles of restorative practices that feel important to you. Describe how you will integrate these principles into your project? (No more than 1500 characters) RJ is a response to broken relationships; therefore, the Relationship principle is fundamental to the practice. The project goal is to build upon relationships being established in the Year Zero services training the lOG is funding through RJEd which heavily focuses on the vital importance of relationship as the first step in RJ. "A Culture of Care in Schools is characterized by non -dominating relationships, where adults and children feel a sense of belonging and connectedness." (Dr. Tom Cavanagh). Through the proposed project, relationships between staff implementing RJ and staff in charge of disciplinary actions on each school site will be cultivated, as well as relationships between students and staff with the goal of measured success decreasing disproportionate disciplinary actions. The principles of Responsibility and Repair will be addressed by focusing on community members who have created harm to another person, group, classroom, or school site, to take responsibility for their actions. Community members will engage in restorative conversations where those who were involved can convey the impact and what is needed to repair the harm. Following this conversation, a plan will be created with action steps to help resolve the situation. Finally, the principle of Reintegration will focus on restoring community members, with trust, back into their school and community with the skills and awareness to make better decisions in the future. This will foster a greater sense of belonging which will be measured through data collection around equitable outcomes, satisfaction with the process, identification of sources of support, disciplinary actions, and graduation rates. Describe how your program/project impacts underserved populations? Underserved populations includes but is not limited to: Individuals who by virtue of language, ethnicity, race, culture, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity, immigrant or undocumented status, or geographic location may face barriers in accessing services (No more than 1500 characters) According to the racial threat hypothesis, schools with large racial/ethnic minority enrollment are much less likely Page 10 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County to regularly employ restorative practices, opting to use more conventional punitive measures like suspensions and expulsions. (Alison Ann Payne and Kelly Welch, RRAPP I Student's Racial Identity Influences Public Schools' Use of Restorative Justice Discipline (harvard.edu)). A student's likelihood of dropping out of school doubles after one suspension. After two or more suspensions, the likelihood increases to forty-nine percent. The increased usage of suspension as a disciplinary measure in schools with large racial/ethnic minority populations creates higher dropout rates within the minority population. In addition, young people who drop out have far greater involvement rates in the juvenile justice system and dropping out of school triples the likelihood that a person will be incarcerated later in life. (What Effects Do Expulsion and Suspension Have on Communities, Schools, and Students? Washington ACLU, eacluiactsheeLhowsuspensionexpulsionimpactJeb2019.pdf (aclu-wa.org)). Schools with large racial/ethnic minority populations often identify lack of funding as a barrier to applying restorative practices. This would include the three to five potential sites identified by the l0G to receive enhanced RJ support. Data will be collected to track if there is a measurable impact on school's participation with restorative practices as a result of the additional support and training. An intended longitudinal impact would be lower referrals to juvenile justice, increased graduation rates, and improved outcomes for youth. How will you define success? Include any data you will be collecting in your response. (No more than 1500 characters) Data will be gathered on suspensions, expulsions, referrals to law enforcement, and the race/ethnicity of students who receive various kinds of discipline to see whether there is a gap. We will collect graduation rate data by race/ethnicity. We will compare teacher retention rates from previous years to 2024-2025 at all schools who participated in the first Culture of Care training, as well as outcomes from schools that received additional training and assistance, to determine impact of those efforts. When comparing data to other schools that have completed the RJEd training, we will consider our project a success if there are fewer suspensions, and fewer referrals to Diversion and Pretrial, as well as a positive impact on teacher retention. Describe your sustainability plan once RJ Council funding has ended. (No more than 1500 characters) Post Year One, Year Two and Three will consist of regular implementation team meetings, intemal training of new and incoming staff, internal data collection pertaining to RP in the classroom and discipline to measure change over time. This is to ensure the needle is moving around disproportionality and exclusionary practices. In this way, restorative practices can embed in the culture of a school with systems in place to support it, it can be self-sustaining. Additionally, hiring practices will assess leadership priorities, competencies around relational practice with staff and students, Social Emotional Learning, and willingness to implement restorative circle practice. Partner Organizations Does your organization intend on leveraging a Partner Organization or Collaborator to support this program? ® Yes Page 11 of 16 • ❑ No Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County If applicable, identify any partner organizations or collaborators. Include name, main contact person, phone, e-mail. and mail address. (provide Letters of Support and/or Memorandums of Understanding as an attachment) Weld County School District 6, Superintendent Dr. Dierdre Pilch, 970-348-6000, doilch 5C�greeleyschools,orq, 1025 9th Ave. Greeley, Co. 80631 Why Restorative Justice, Founder Shelby Demby, 760-809-9369, shelby.dembyt5twhyrestorativejustice.com, 630 Magnolia St. 80220 Letters of Support and/or Memorandums of Understanding Letter of Support - Weld .pdf, Letter of Support RJ Council 2024 (002).pdf Budget Budget Information Financial Management: The applying organization/agency will be responsible for financial management and reporting for all funds granted and expended for this project. That State Court Administrator's Office expects there to be supporting documentation available upon request for all expenditures. Micro grant funds will be distributed on a reimbursement basis only. All costs must align with the state fiscal rules and limits. (more information can be found at https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Division.cfm?Division=finan) Budget In the next section please provide justification and a detailed explanation for each proposed budget category relevant to your project. Budget categories defined for this grant opportunity are: 1. Personnel 2. Training, Supplies and Operating, and 3. Contracted Consultants and Professional Services. No indirect costs are paid for with these funds. Describe the criteria or formula used to compute a budget category figure. All budget category figures should be justified and explained. The budget category narrative should show the relationship between budget figures and proposed program operations. (For example, if an expense is for training, an explanation of the professional benefits and the need for consultants to provide the training and the hourly cost of the services to be provided.) It is important that you describe how maximizing resources will be accomplished. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? What other sources of funding or in -kind contributions are available? Personnel: ROUND ALL AMOUNTS TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR. Make sure all figures are justified in your Budget Narrative. *Personnel formula should be outlined within the line item narrative. (1) Annual Full -Time Salary (2) Annual Fringe Benefit Cost (3) Sub -Total (1) + (2) _ (3) times the'S of the FTE that will be dedicated to the capacity building project = $Total (direct cost). Narrative should show the relationship between personnel budget figures and proposed project activities. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Training, Supplies and Operating: Page 12 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Narrative should show the relationship between Training, Supplies and Operating budget figures and proposed project activities. For example, how do training materials (training manuals, participant handbooks, subscriptions to virtual platfonns, etc.) further proposed project goals and activities? If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Contracted Consultant and Professional Services: Narrative should show the relationship between Contracted Consultant and Professional Services budget figures and proposed project activities. Please provide an explanation of the need for contracted consultants and the hourly cost of the services to be provided. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Provide a letter of intent or contract with outside consultants. Page 13 of 16 • Budget Proposed Budget Summary Expense Budget 2. Training, Supplies, and Operating Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Grant Funded Total Budgeted Why RJ Subtotal 3. Contracted Consultant and Professional Services $47,700.00 $47,700.00 $47,700.00 $47,700.00 Why RJ Subtotal $17,300.00 $17,300.00 $17,300.00 $17,300.00 Total Proposed Cost Revenue Budget Grant Funding $65,000.00 $65,000.00 Grant Funded Total Budgeted Award Requested Subtotal $65,000.00 $65,000.00 $65,000.00 $65,000.00 Total Proposed Revenue Proposed Budget Detail See attached spreadsheet. Proposed Budget Narrative 2. Training, Supplies, and Operating $65,000.00 $65,000.00 Narrative should show the relationship between Training, Supplies and Operating budget figures and proposed project activities. For example, how do training materials (training manuals, participant handbooks, subscriptions to virtual platforms, etc.) further proposed project goals and activities? If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Why RJ For the identified elementary school training costs will equal $13,000 for up to 50 staff over the course of two days. For the identified kindergarten through eighth grade school training costs will equal $13,000 for up to 50 staff over the course of two days. For the identified high school training costs will equal $15,200 for up to 100 staff over the course of two days. 3. Contracted Consultant and Professional Services Page 14 of 16 • Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Narrative should show the relationship between Contracted Consultant and Professional Services budget figures and proposed project activities. Please provide an explanation of the need for contracted consultants and the hourly cost of the services to be provided. If this is an existing program, how will this new money help continue RJ services without supplanting existing funds? Provide a letter of intent or contract with outside consultants. Why RJ The identified elementary school will receive 13 hours of consultation at the cost of $150 per hour fora total cost of $5,767 The identified kindergarten through eighth grade school will receive 13 hours of consultation at the cost of $150 per hour fora total cost of $5,767 The identified high school will receive 13 hours of consultation at the cost of $150 per hour fora total cost of $5,767 Fora grand total of $17,300 in consulting costs Page 15of16 • Performance Plan Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County Page 16 of 16 Why Restorative Justice Shelby Demby, Co -Founder Shelby.Demby®whyrestorativejustice.com Kristen Noble, Co -Founder Kristen.Noble®whyrestorativejustice.com January 30, 2024 Dear RJ Council, HMI W H Y R J RELATIONSHIPS ARE VITAL. I am writing to express my strong endorsement for Weld County's grant application, which proposes a collaborative effort between the Weld County school district and The Interagency Oversight Group of Weld County to train school staff and implement restorative practices in schools. This initiative is positioned to make a significant impact on addressing discipline disproportionality and fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. Through collaborative efforts with the lOG and Weld County Schools, we have developed a comprehensive plan to train 3-4 primary and secondary schools in restorative practices and integrate these approaches into their fabric. The proposal outlined in the grant application is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain a restorative culture. This approach aligns with our shared goal of creating positive and equitable learning environments for all students while creating a bridge between the juvenile justice and school systems allowing them to work together on prevention measures. The collaborative nature of this initiative is a testament to Weld County's commitment to holistic systems that address both academic and socio-emotional needs. The anticipated outcomes of this collaborative effort include a reduction in suspension rates, improved retention, and a more positive school climate. These outcomes align seamlessly with the RJ Council's mission to implement Restorative Practices and integrate across systems and communities. I am confident that the partnership between Weld County School districts and the IOG, supported by the funding from the RJ Council, will yield tangible and lasting benefits for our students and community. The grant will enable us to implement a sustainable and transformative approach to discipline that prioritizes equity, empathy, and inclusion. Thank you for considering this impactful initiative. If you require any additional information or have further questions, please feel free to contact me at 760-809-9369 or shelby.demby®whyrestorativejustice.com. Sincerely, Shelby Demby Co-founder, Why Restorative Justice Greeley -Evans School District 6 I'm District 6. Greeley -Evans I Weld County School District 6 Office of the Superintendent 1025 NINTH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 60631 970-348-6000 WWW.GREELEYSCHOOLS.ORG To: RI Council From: Deirdre Pilch, Ed.D., Superintendent Re: Letter of Support for Capacity/Innovation Micro Grant in collaboration with CMP January 26, 2024 Dear RJ Council, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for the Collaborative Management Program (CMP) grant application for the Capacity/Innovation Micro Grant. As the Superintendent of Greeley -Evans School District 6, I have witnessed firsthand the invaluable impact of initiatives like Restorative Justice on our community and believe that it aligns perfectly with our mission and goals. We have worked with the CMP to provide an initial Trainer of Trainer model for 2 cohorts of schools this year, providing teams of 5 with this four -day training for ten schools in each cohort. Being the largest school district in Weld County, most of those schools have been from Greeley -Evans School District 6. This grant would allow us to further the support necessary to implement their building plans during the 2024-25 school year. The innovative approach outlined in the grant application reflects a deep understanding of the challenges we face and offers a comprehensive support that has the potential to make a significant difference. The focus of the CMP has been on implementing Restorative Justice Practices across schools in Weld County, and this grant will not only contribute to the success of this endeavor but also play a crucial role in advancing the overall well-being of our community. In addition, we have set aside time at our Assistant Principal Meetings to allow those that are part of this initial training to share with leaders from other schools, so the impact across the system is even greater than just the schools in the two cohorts of training. Thank you for your dedication to supporting initiatives that make a positive difference in communities across the state. I wholeheartedly endorse the Collaborative Management Program's grant application and am optimistic about the transformative impact it will have on our community. If you require any additional information or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact me at (970) 348-6012 or dpilch@greeleyschools.org. Sincerely, Deirdre Pilch, Ed.D. Superintendent District 6 engages every student in a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education, preparing students to be college and career reedy. Hello