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RE: APPROVE COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE APPLICATION FOR EVERY GREELEY
STUDENT A SUCCESS PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
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 a Collective Impact Initiative Application
for Every Greeley Student a Success Proposal among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by
and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Greeley/Evans School District
6-Success Foundation, City of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community
College, and Zero Dropouts, LLC, to the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Opportunity
Scholarship Initiative, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said initiative
application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said initiative
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 Collective Impact Initiative Application for Every Greeley Student a
Success Proposal among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, to the Greeley/Evans School District 6-Success
Foundation, City of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, and Zero
Dropout, LLC, to the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Opportunity Scholarship Initiative
be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said initiative application.
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RE: COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE APPLICATION FOR EVERY GREELEY STUDENT A
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 2nd day of March, A.D., 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Date of signature: Ii69 ♦♦*,, ,, - ' Steve Moreno
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Every Greeley Student a Success Proposal
Collective Impact Initiative
Phase I : Letter of Intent
Success Foundation Contact: Kathi VanSoest (kvansoestgree1eyschoo1s.org or 970-348 -6260)
Partnerships
Lead Partner: Success Foundation — Judy Kron
Weld County School District 6 — Dr. Deirdre Pilch, Superintendent
City of Greeley — Roy Otto, City Manager
Weld County Government — Mike Freeman, Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
University of Northern Colorado — Kay Norton, President
Aims Community College — Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, President
Zero Dropouts LLC — Steve Dobo
DHE Contact: Stephanie Ricker (stephaniesicker@dhe.state.co.us or 303 . 996. 1324)
Pursuant to : 23-33- 1001 , et. seq. , C .R .S .
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Success Foundation
10259th Avenue I Greeley, CO 80631
Phase 1. — Letter of Intent
Lead Organization Summary Sheet Form
( Please complete for the lead organization b r• your Collective Impact initiatn e )
Legal Name of Organization: Success Foundation
dba Of applicable) :
Mailing Address, City, State, and Zip : Physical Address, City , State, and Zip :
1025 9th Ave . 1025 9th Ave .
Greeley, CO 80631 _ Greeley, CO 80631
Phone : 970-348-6362
Website : d6successfoundation . org
Name of CEO/Executive
Director: Judy Kron, Executive Director
Telephone : 970-348-6 62 1 Email : infoad6successfoundation . org
Signature: Rrs\ e
Application Co act and Title:
(if different than CEO/Executive
Director) Kathi VanSoest
Phone : 970-348-6260 _ Email : kvansoest@greeleyschools . org
Mission :
Providing Support to District 6 students to enhance and enrich their educational achievement.
History:
The Success Foundation is a non-profit organization (501 C3 ) that supports the education of students in
the Greeley and Evans communities.
Population Served :
Total Student Population : (please fill out all applicable and available information)
Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
Percentage breakdown by Ethnicity: eli ible : li ib 1 e ge
African American 2 . 05% 78 . 36% 21 . 64%
Alaskan Native 0% 0% 0%
Asian 2 . 17% 69 . 89% 30 . 11 %
Hispanic 59 . 69% 80 . 03% 19 . 97%
Native American r 0 . 40% 61 . 18% 38 . 82%
Pacific Islander 0 . 18% 56 . 41 % 43 . 59%
White 34 . 16% _ 35 . 24% 64 . 76%
Phase 1 -- Letter of Intent
Participating, Organization Sntnlnlap Sheet Form
( Please complete for each participating organization in S 1 ► tl ! ' ( o ilea n e Impact Initiati ' c )
Legal Name of Organization : Weld Coun School District 6 (Greeley 6)
dba ( if applicable) :
Mailing Address, City, State, and Zip : Physical Address, City, State, and Zip :
1025 9th St. 1025 9th St.
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
Phone : 970-348 -6000
Website : www.greeleyschools.org
Name of CEO/Executive
Director: Dr. Deirdre Pilch, Superintendent
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Telephone : 970-348-6012 � Email : dpilch@greeleyschools .org
Si _ nature: 9 , ail 41(
Application Contact and Title:
(if different than CEO/Executive
Director) Kathi VanSoest, Executive Director
Phone : 970-348-6260 Email : kvansoest@ggreele1schools.org
Mission :
Engage, Empower, Inspire
District 6 provides every student with a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education in a safe,
caring environment .
History:
Greeley-Evans SD 6 serves more than 21 ,000 students in the communities of Greeley and Evans, CO.
There are 25 district-operated schools, 6 charter schools and an online academy. The district was
established in 1870 by the founding fathers of the Union Colony. Evans had its own school district until
1962 when it was combined with District 6. It is the 13th largest school district in the state of Colorado.
Population Served :
Total Student Population: (please fill out all applicable and available information)
by Ethnicity : Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
Percentage breakdown
eligible: eligible:
African American 2 . 05% 78 . 36% 21 .64%
Alaskan Native 0% 0% 0%
Asian 2 . 17% 69 . 89% 30 . 11 %
Hispanic 59 . 69% 80 .03 % 19. 97%
Native American 0.40% 61 . 18% 38 . 82%
Pacific Islander 0. 18% 56 .41 % 43 . 59%
White 34 . 16% 35 . 24% 64 . 76% _J
Phase 1 — Letter of Intent
Partic' iflatinu, Organization Summary Sheet Form
( Please complete fur each participating organization in ti our Colleetl \ a Impact Initiative )
Legal Name of Organization : City of Greeley
dba (if applicable) :
Mailing Address, City, State, and Zip : Physical Address, City, State, and Zip:
1000 10th St. 1000 10th St.
Greeley, CO 80631 _ Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-350-9777
Website: greeleygov.com
Name of CEO/Executive
Director: Roy Otto, Ci Manager
Telephone: (970) 350-9750 Email : roy.otto@greeleygov.com
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Signature:
ature:
Application Contact an , itle:
(if different than CEO/Executive
Director)
Phone: Email :
Mission :
Achieving Community Excellence
History:
Greeley was created in 1869 as a utopia that had educated people, religious and non-drinking. The first
settlers arrived in 1870 are worked in agriculture: potatoes, sugar beets and cattle. Culture has always
been important: the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra was started in 1912 .Temperance ended in 1969.
Population Served :
Total Student Population: (please fill out all applicable and available information)
Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
Percentage breakdown by Ethnicity: eligible: •g eligible:
African American 2 .05% 78 .36% 21 .64%
Alaskan Native 0% 0% 0%
Asian 2 . 17% 69. 89% 30. 11 %
Hispanic 59.69% 80.03% 19.97%
Native American 0.40% 56.41 % 38 . 82%
Pacific Islander 0. 18% 56.41 % 43 . 59%
White 34. 16% 35 .24% 64.76%
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Phase 1 — Letter of Intent
Participating Organiiatir ► n Summary Sheet 1-40r111
( 1' Icaise complete for each participating urganitation in your ( ► ► ilcctiN c Impact I nitiati < c )
Legal Name of Organization: Weld County Government
dba (if applicable) :
Mailing Address, City, State, and Zip : Physical Address, City, State, and Zip :
PO Box 758 1150 0 St.
Greeley, CO 80632 Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-356-4000
Website : www.weldgov.com
Name of CEO/Executive Mike Freeman, Chair
Director: Weld County Board of Commissioners
Telephone : 970-336-7204 _ Email : mfreeman@co. weld.co .us
Signature :
Application Contact and Title:
(if different than CEO/Executive Jackie Rodgers
Director) Bright Futures Administration Tech
Phone: 970-356-4000 ext 3258 Email : jrodgers@co.weld.co.us
Mission: Leading with responsive, innovative and cost effective services.
Vision: reflect our citizen' s expectations for Weld County Government into the future. Guiding
Principals : ensure long-term stability for the county ; customer-focused and customer-driven;
accountable and responsible to the public; provide and develop leadership, cooperation, and
collaboration aimed at improving service; focus on viable solutions tat improve the quality of life;
provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to county employees to carry out our mission and
fulfill our vision.
History:
Weld County was founded in 1861 when Colorado was still a territory. Weld County ranks number one
in the state and number nine in the country in the value of agricultural products sold almost 1 .9 billion
annually. The largest city in the county in Greely. It is the 4th congressional district.
Population Served:
Total Student Population: (please fill out all applicable and available information)
Percents a breakdown b Ethnici Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
g y �' eligible: eligible:
eligible:
African American 2 .05% 78 .36% 21 .64%
Alaskan Native 0% 0% 0%
Asian 2. 17% 69. 89% 30 . 11 %
Hispanic 59. 69% 80.03 % 19. 97%
Native American 0.40% 61 . 18% 38 . 82%
Pacific Islander 0. 18% 56.41 % 43 . 59%
White 34. 16% 35 .24% 64 . 76%
Phase 1 — Letter of Intent
Participating Organization Summary Sheet Form
( Please complete for each participating organization iii our Collective Impact Initiative )
Legal Name of Organization: University of Northern Colorado
dba (if applicable) :
Mailing Address, City, State, and Zip : Physical Address, City, State, and Zip :
501 20th St. 501 20th St.
Greeley, CO 80639 Greeley, CO 80639
Phone : 970-351 - 1890
Website : www.unco .edu
Name of CEO/Executive
Director: , Kay Norton, President
Tele hone : 970-351 -2222 Email :E.,§ig
nature: Gain, - - - - --,
Application Conta t a ' d itle:
(if different than CEO 4 ecutive
Director) _ Robbyn Wacker, Provost
Phone :970-351 -2305 Email : Robbyn. Wa kercunco .edu
Mission:
The University of Northern Colorado shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research
university with selective admission standards . The University shall offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate
programs and master's and doctoral degrees primarily in the field of education . The University of Northern Colorado has
statewide authority to offer graduate • ro • rams for the preparation of educational personnel .
History :
On April 1 , 1889 , the governor of Colorado signed the bill creating the State Normal School to train qualified teachers
for the state's public schools . Greeley citizens raised the necessary money for the first building, and the cornerstone
was laid on June 13 , 1890. The school opened its doors on October 6 with a staff of four instructors and 96 students.
Certificates were granted upon the completion of a two year course.
In 1911 the school's name was changed to Colorado State Teachers College by the state legislature. The college was
then offering four years of undergraduate work and granting the Bachelor of Arts degree.
In 1935 the name of Colorado State College of Education was adopted to recognize the fully developed graduate
program , which was started in 1913 . Early in 1957 the state legislature approved shortening the name to Colorado
State College. Again , to recognize the further growth of programs and offerings, in 1970 the name was changed once
more, this time to the University of Northern Colorado.
Population Served :
Total Student Population: (please fill out all applicable and available information)
Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
Percentage breakdown by Ethnicity : eligible : eligible:
African American 14.2% 66% 34%
Alaskan Native or
Native America 0 . 3 % 29% 71 %
Asian 1 . 7% 33 . 6% 66 . 4%
Hispanic 18 . 3 % 49 . 7% 50 . 3%
Native American NA
Pacific Islander 0 . 2% 47 . 4% 52 . 6%
White i 55 . 5 % i 23 % 77%
Multiracial 3 . 7% 36 . 5 % I 63 . 5 %
Unknown 14 . 9% 38 . 4% i 61 . 6%
Non-resident alien 11 . 1 % A 0 100%
Participating Organization Summary Sheet Form
( Please complete for each participating organization in your Collectis e impact liiitiati c j
Legal Name of Organization : _ Aims Community College
dba (if applicable) : Aims Community College
Mailing Address, City, State, and Zip : Physical Address, City, State, and Zip :
5401 W 20th St. 5401 W 20th St .
Greeley, CO 80634 Greeley, CO 80634
Phone: (970) 330-8008
Website: www. aims. edu/
Name of CEO/Executive
Director: Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, President
Telephone: (970) 339-6210 I Email : leah.bomstein@aims. edu
Signature : .r•-�'`
Application Contact and Title :
(if different than CEO/Executive
Director) Laura DaVinci, Grants Manager
Phone: (970) 339-6632 Email : laura. davinci aims.edu
Mission:
The mission of Aims Community College is to help students achieve their learning goals and objectives
through effective and efficient program options and services and to develop partnerships that support
economic development and global understanding.
History:
Aims Community College is a two-year college serving northern Colorado with four locations in
Greeley, Windsor, Fort Lupton and Loveland. Aims offers more than 160 degree and certificate
programs and provides many diverse programs as both day and night classes. Aims was founded in 1967
and the first class graduated in 1969 . Aims started with one campus in Greeley and later expanded in
1984 to have another campus in Fort Lupton, in 1987 the Aims Loveland campus was established, and
in 1990 the Windsor Campus opened its classrooms.
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Population Served :
Total Student Population : (please fill out all applicable and available information)
Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
Percentage breakdown by Ethnicity : eligible : eligible :
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Other Minority 7. 7% 30.2% 69 . 8 %
Hispanic 32 . 7% 36. 0% 64 . 0%
White 59.6% 23 . 7% 76 . 3 %
Participating Organinttion Summary Sheet Form
( Please complete for each participating organisation in our ( olleetn e Impact Initiative )
Legal Name of Organization: Zero Dropouts LLC
dba (if applicable) :
Mailing Address, City , State, and Zip : Physical Address, City, State, and Zip :
1578 Adams Street, Denver, CO 80206 1578 Adams Street, Denver, CO 80206
Phone : (303 ) 619-5276
Website : www. zerodropouts . com
Name of CEO/Executive
Director: Steve Dobo
Telephone : (303 ) 619- 5276 Email : steve . dobo@comcast . net
Signature : �.-
Application Contact and Title :
(if different than CEO/Executive
Director)
Jhone : Email :
Mission :
Zero Dropouts (ZD) is inspired by the remarkable potential of youth to succeed in education and life .
ZD works in Colorado and across the country to provide a comprehensive continuum of support for
youth from 5th grade through middle school and high school and on to post-secondary and first careers
to help youth succeed in their education and careers . ZD works with school districts, community
colleges, 4-year universities, state education agencies, schools, foundations, nonprofits and foundations
to partner to achieve common goals.
History:
ZD was founded in 2011 , and started by completing large dropout outreach projects in Chicago and
Southern California helping thousands of dropped out students return to school . ZD also helped launch
the Denver Aspen Institute Opportunity Youth Initiative, and currently employs a Navigator through
this project helping 18 -24 year old low-income Metro Denver youth take the next step in their education
and careers . ZD provides consulting services to many Colorado school districts to improve rates of
dropout, graduation and post-secondary enrollment, including Greeley-Evans 6, Aurora Public Schools,
Englewood Schools, Brighton 27J Schools and Lewis —Palmer School District, along with Washington
DC and Durham, North Carolina. ZD project staff as indicated above are in Denver, and also in Greeley
performing 9th grade dropout intervention services and in Englewood providing a post-secondary bridge
service between high school and college to mitigate summer melt.
Population Served :
Total Student Population :
Percentage PELL Percentage Non PELL
Percentage breakdown by Ethnicity : eligible: eligible :,African American 5 . 5 % 76 . 4% 23 . 6%
Alaskan Native 1 . 19% 58 . 8% 41 . 2 %
Asian 2 . 23 % 53 . 8% 46 . 2%
as
Hispanic 43 . 63 % 67 . 9% 32 . 1 %
Native American 1 .28% 54 . 7% i 45 . 3 %
Pacific Islander 1 .23 % 56 . 9% 43 . 1 %
White 44 . 68% 52 .4% 47 . 6%
Every Greeley Student a Success Proposal
Collective Impact Initiative Narrative
The Success Foundation and six community partners will support the Every Greeley Student a
Success ( EGSS) Collective Impact initiative .
1 . The Weld County School District 6 —informally referred to Greeley 6--is the K- 12 school
district in the communities of Greeley and Evans and represents charter and non -charter
schools .
2 . The City of Greeley is a partner supporting access for K- 12 students ; the city bussing
system is offered free to all K- 12 students with a Greeley 6 identification card ; middle
school sports partnership between the city and Greeley 6 ; a partnership supporting
business partnering in a paid , six-week internship program for identified students the
summer after their junior year; leadership development program for Greeley 6
administrators .
3 . Weld County is a partner supporting Greeley 6 youth in the attainment of the Bright
Futures Scholarships for all Weld County graduating seniors , GED and military servicemen
and provides scholarship funds each year for four years as eligible .
4 . University of Northern Colorado ( UNC) is a partner supporting many Greeley 6 students in
their preparation and transition to college . UNC supports Greeley 6 students through
numerous opportunities , and they include : concurrent and dual enrollment courses ;
campus visits with admission counselors ; Connection Summer-bridge and First Year
Experience programs supported by the Center for Human Enrichment; the Greeley
Promise Scholarship ; UNC Upward Bound Program with experiences in media ,
mathematics , and language arts ; UNCs Learning through Engaging & Authentic Practices
( LEAP) STEM program focused on intrusive advising and a summer bridge program , and
UNC credit for high school students who complete the Teacher Cadet Program .
5 . Aims Community College is a partner within the community that supports post-secondary
and concurrent enrollment, the Early College Academy partnership and the AA and AS
degrees for post-secondary. Greeley students have opportunities to gain college credit
with concurrent and post-secondary enrollment during high school . AIMS , also , is in
partnership with the Early College Academy providing high school students with two years
associates degree during high school . The College Promise Scholarship is provided
through AIMS for qualifying high school graduates supporting two years of college .
6 . Zero Dropouts (ZD) is a community based organization serving Colorado and the nation
helping school districts improve their dropout, 4-year graduation and post-secondary
enrollment rates . ZD has been working with Greeley 6 Schools over the past year refining
comprehensive systems and services to serve better the most marginalized students . The
Collective Impact Initiative will build upon the success of this work and the work ZD has
done over the last year with COSI on the Post-Secondary Advisory with the Englewood
School District Partnership .
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Across the state of Colorado , state data reports that 54% of white persons over
the age of 26 have a post-secondary two-year degree while 20% of
Latino/Hispanic persons have a post-secondary degree.
Purpose : support under-represented Latino youth from the Greeley school district in
their attainment of post secondary college education at AIMS Community College and
the University of Northern Colorado .
The Success Foundation will support the partnership of three educational agencies and two
community agencies collectively to ensure Latino youth graduate from Greeley 6 and enter the
University of Northern Colorado and AIMS Community College .
Scope of the Work : Zero Dropouts within their partnership with Greeley 6 will convene monthly
meetings of the Post-Secondary Transitions Collective Impact Group to drive the design and
implementation of the scope of work . Two Zero Dropouts Post-Secondary Advisors will be hired to
design and build a system of support for 2017 and 2018 Latino Greeley 6 seniors attending the
University of Northern Colorado and AIMS Community College . These advisors will build
relationships with students during their senior year, supporting their college connections during the
year, through out the summer and throughout their first year of college . Advisors will integrate with
the counseling staff at the 4 Greeley 6 high schools to assist Latino students in completing the
FAFSA, applying for scholarships , completing college applications, attending college visits ,
enrolling in orientation , completing concurrent enrollment classes and registering for classes during
their senior year. Because of the strong relationship built during the school year, and by using the
text management software of Signal Vine , students will maintain close connection and
communication with the advisors . The two advisors will work together over the summer to create a
UNC and Aims cohorts of students , building positive peer relationships , visiting the campus ,
ensuring that students access the college students portals , and working with them in groups to
attend all pertinent college functions and complete all necessary prerequisites to attend college in
the fall , such as figuring out their housing , budgets and buying or renting college textbooks . The
advisors will follow the students through the summer and into the school year, also using a Greeley
Post-Secondary Facebook page , and help them form the connections to the college support
personnel on campus . Through the months of Aug -October, the advisors will be focused on the
two college campuses , ensuring that students are comfortable and attending and succeeding in all
their college classes . In early November, the advisors will shift back to the current high school
seniors , and start the process of post-secondary transitions with that group of Latino students from
the four high schools .
!:Needs Assessment
Demographic Data for students K- 12
The student population of Greeley students (charter and non -charter) shows that 65% of students
are considered low socio-economic status based on Free and Reduced Meals ( FARM ) . In
addition , 59% are from a Hispanic descent and 41 % are non -Hispanic; 24 % of the students are
English learners .
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Greeley Demographic table
spo
';Total Hispanic Non-Hispanic ELL
0 Student ° Free & ° Free & o 0
Count /o /o Count /o l° Count fo
;: Count Reduced Reduced
Non- o 0 0 0
16 , 179 10 , 736 66 . 36 /0 8 , 895 82 . 85 /0 5 ,443 33 . 64 /0 2 , 866 52 . 65 /0 4 ,479 27 . 68 /o
Charter
Charter 5 , 236 2, 052 39. 19% 1 , 350 65 . 79% 3 , 184 60 . 81 % 615 19 . 32% 731 13 . 96%
District 22, 120 12, 801 59.69% 10,245 80.03% 8, 645 39. 08% 40.27% °
Total 3,481 5,211 23.56 /o
Graduation Data for K-12 students
The graduation data shows that Greeley students are less than a percentage below state average .
The district is comparable in the completion rate of student graduation with the state .
The graduation , completion and dropout rates for the district show that the District is below state
average . The comprehensive high schools are above state average . However, the alternative
schools of Jefferson High School and Engage Academy are significantly below the state average .
2014-2015 Graduation Rates and Com letion Rates Com arison
All All All All
Students All Students
School Name Final Students Students Students Completion
Graduates Graduation Completers
Grad Total Rate Total Rate
Base
Greeley Central High School 349 309 88 . 5% 314 90.0%
Greeley West High School 323 257 79 . 6% 265 82 .0%
Northridge High School 222 178 i 80 .2% 181 81 . 5%
Jefferson High School 304 160 52 .6% 163 53. 6%
En . a • e Online Academ 34 10 29 .4% 16 47 . 1 %
Frontier Charter Academy 70 68 97 . 1 % 68 97 . 1 %
Union Colony Preparatory School 48 _ 36 75 . 0% 36 75 . 0%
Universit Schools 93 91 97 . 8% 91 97 . 8%
DISTRICT TOTAL 1 ,443 1 , 109 76.9% 1 , 134 78.6%
STATE TOTALS 61 ,790 47,784 77.3% 48,701 78.8%
Hispanic and Non -Hispanic
The data shows the gap between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic in a positive variance of 4 . 6% for
Hispanic graduation rate . However, the other gaps show a negative variance : there is a negative
variance for average GPA (grade point average) of -5 . 6 % ; a negative variance for Math GPA of -
0 . 133 % ; and a negative variance for English Language Arts GPA variance -0 . 23 % . In addition , a
larger percentage of students from a Hispanic descent do not attain Algebra 2 during high school
than non- Hispanic. Research shows math attainment of Algebra 2 is a college success indicator.
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Graduation Table Hispanic/non -Hispanic
Academic Rates Hispanic Non-Hispanic Total
Graduation Rate 2014 79 . 4% 74 . 8 % 76 . 9%
Average GPA 2014 2 . 140 2 . 700 2 .431
Average Math GPA 2014 2 . 617 2 . 750 2 . 662
Average ELA GPA2014 3 . 281 3 . 511 3 . 359
Below AIg 2 14 . 7 % Below AIg 2 7 .4% Below Alg 2 12 . 0 %
High Attained Math o 0
Course Class of 2014 Alg 2 43 . 9 % Alg 2 35 . 8 /o AIg 2 40 . 8 %
Above AIg 2 41 .4 % Above AIg 2 56 . 7 % Above AIg 2 47 . 2 %
National Clearinghouse Student Tracker Demographics Enrollment Report
Race/Ethnicity Economic Disadvantage English Learner
American Black/ Two or Native English Not
Indian/ Hispanic Hawaiian/ Economically Not Economically English
Native Asian African Latino More Pacific White Disadvantaged Disadvantaged Language Language
American Races g g Learner
Alaskan Islander Learner
41 . 50% o 0 0
22 . 70% 31 . 20 /0 56 . 30% 38 . 70% 55 . 80% 31 . 90 /0 48 . 80 /0
Overall , the data indicates that 52 .4 % of District students K- 12 went to college in 2012 ; 51 . 2 in
2013 ; 48 . 9 % in 2014 ; 47 . 6 in 2014 and showing a decline of 4 . 8 % of students attending college .
Data from the National Clearinghouse show that there is a 14 . 8 % gap between Hispanic and white
college entrance ; a 16 . 9% gap between English learners and non -English learners ; and , a 17 . 1 %
gap between Economically disadvantaged and non -economically disadvantaged .
Proposed Outline of the Plan - - The Support of Latino/Hispanic Youth
for College Enrollment and Retention
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The Success Foundation is the lead agency and fiscal sponsor for the collective impact group and
will support the partnership of three educational agencies along side the city management and
ACE (Achieving Community Excellence) Program supporting community relational excellence and
the Weld County Commissioners and their collective support of Latino/Hispanic youth graduating
from Greeley 6 and entering the University of Northern Colorado and AIMS Community College .
Summer Melt, a federal term referring to students who plan to go to college but never make it, is a
problem for many students . The support system of high school counselors , teachers and
administrators after the graduation ceremony is gone or limited . The task of enrolling , moving , and
paying for college becomes fearful and over-whelming . This proposed program would provide on-
going support throughout the summer after graduation helping the identified students with the
details of their enrollment into a higher education institution .
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The average number of Hispanic students wanting to attend college after high school is 330 . This
funding would serve all Hispanic student attending UNC and AIMS community college . Students
would be contacted and supported during their high school senior year. Relationships would be
fostered during this year to build trust and relationship .
The development of study skills , attending class regularly and on time , asking for help , overcoming
failed assignments and grades are needs of many college freshman . The proposed program
would provide mentorinq of the identified Hispanic students at UNC and AIMS Community College
for their first year or two as designed . Every Greeley Student a Success student will receive
weekly encouragement from a mentor, study hall support, advocacy, and college success skill
development workshops from their College Success Coach . Two College Success Coaches (CSC)
will interact with the identified students through weekly communication of text, email and social
media groups and provide individual
Goal : Hispanic youth that graduate from Greeley 6 will attend post-secondary at UNC or
AIMS Community College at an increased rate from 41 .5 % to over 50% the fall after they
graduate from high school . Milestone metrics will start to be tracked on the number of
students submitting college applications , the number of applications submitted , the number
of students completing FAFSA, the number of students submitting scholarships , the
number of scholarships submitted , and the total amount of scholarship dollars awarded .
Commitment to Rules and Goal of Higher Education
Rule 3 .01 .2 application
This proposal addresses access of college to Hispanic students under rule 3 . 01 . 2 by supporting
youth who are considered underserved at the college level .
Support of the Department of Higher Education ' s goal
This proposal directly supports the goal of reducing the attainment gap between Hispanic and non -
Hispanic youth by directly supporting the Hispanic youth graduating of Greeley6 schools and
supporting them in entry and retention of the local colleges : UNC and AIMS Community College .
Community Partnerships
The community partners represented in this initiative meet regularly together and have for the last
two years as part of a collective impact approach . As these meetings progressed , the College
Promise program at Aims was enhanced , the Bright Future Scholarship for county graduates was
initiated , the city bus transportation initiative for youth was created , the paid student internship
program with community businesses was born and the College Goal Sunday community effort was
inspired and created by this partnership . All Partners are committed to the communities of Greeley
and Evans and the youth of our communities as well as committed to each other supporting the
success of each other.
Community Match
The community match will be completely secured by this partnership and the Greeley 6 School
District will cover the Matching Funds (Cash ) and the Matching Funds ( In - Kind ) .
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Every Greeley Student Success Proposed Budget
Requested Grant Matching Funds Matching Project Totals
Funding (Cash) Funds
(In-Kind)
Salaries Post Secondary .10 of one
Advisors counselor
(2 years) per high
$ 145 , 102 . 36 school
$35 ,939.29
Benefits
Benefits $62,256.20 $ 13 ,771 .23
(2 years)
Travel Professional
Development
$6,000
Equipment Staff computers
and data
collection tools
$3 ,600
Training and Office Materials
Materials & Office Supplies $289.48
Supplies $ 14,075 .44
Project Direction Project Direction
Contractual
Services $50,000 (2 years) $50,000 (2 years)
Mileage
Other Direct $2,400
Costs Phone
$2 ,280
Indirect Costs $ 14,286
(5%)
TOTALS $300,000 $50,289.48 $49,710. 52 $400,000
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Project Direction — COSI Grant
STEVE DOBO
1578 Adams Street Denver, CO 80206
Cell : (303 ) 619-5276 Email : steve.dobo@comcast.net
Summary
Youth services professional with in-depth experience in the areas of at-risk youth, alternative
education, public schools, vocational schools, career counseling, recruiting, and business .
Education
Master of Education Degree in Career Counseling, Colorado State University (July 1985 )
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (June 1979)
WORK EXPERIENCE
CEO & President (2011 - Present)
Zero Dropouts , LLC Denver, Colorado
• Founded a national organization inspired by the remarkable potential of all youth, and
dedicated to the mission of solving America' s high school dropout crisis
• Conducted dropout outreach and recovery projects in Las Vegas, Detroit, Chicago and
Southern California helping 1000 ' s of out-of-school youth return to school
• Designed and implemented the Drop in Colorado Campaign to help over 16-24 year old
out-of-school youth return to school with a year
• Consulted with school districts to help them reduce dropout rates, increase graduation
rates, and increase post-secondary enrollment rates
Founder and Executive Director (2005- 2013)
Colorado Youth for a Change Denver, Colorado
• Founded a nonprofit organization with the mission of solving America' s dropout crisis
• Used national research and local student data analysis to create programs in the areas of
dropout recovery, dropout intervention and creation of multiple pathways to graduation
• Built a multi-million dollar budget organization helping 550 dropouts return to school
each year across 7 school districts, along with creating 7 high school programs for at-risk
youth to continue their education
Education and Employment Manager (2002-2005)
Urban Peak Denver, Colorado
• Managed all functions of a shelter housing 40-60 runaway and homeless youth per night
• Hired and supervised a staff of 12 shelter counselors, along with employees for
maintenance and kitchen
• Reorganized the shelter to make more efficient use of resources, specializing in the area of
recruitment
• Coordinated all aspects of the education and employment programs across the agency,
including the administration of WIA, YTP and United Way grants
• Worked in partnership with PS 1 Charter School to create a satellite program at the Spot
facility and the Academy of Urban Learning DPS charter school for homeless youth
Business Consultant ( 1999-2002)
Independent Consultant Denver, Colorado
• Completed major assignments conducting human resource contracting and consulting for
various sized businesses, specializing in the area of recruitment
• Directed the staffing function for a top 10 residential homebuilding company (Richmond
American Homes), establishing the processes and procedures for the recruiting function,
hiring the staff to manage the process, and conducting executive recruiting for start-up
operations across the country
• Directed the human resource functions for OneMediaPlace (an internet advertising start-
up company in San Francisco), while conducting a national search for a Senior Vice
President of Human Resources
• Conducted human resource and business strategy consulting to Ford Office Interiors (a
small office furniture business with locations in Boulder and Colorado Springs), including
candidate searching and staffing of regional offices
• Led the recruiting efforts to hire 200 customer service representatives,
telecommunications technicians, and sales representatives within 3 months for the
Chicago office of 21s` Century Telecom
Recruiting and Staffing Manager ( 1996- 1999)
MCI WorldCom Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Telecommunications Inc . Chicago, IL
• Created and implemented a start-up technical recruiting function for MCI WorldCom for
the region east of the Mississippi , comprising approximately 6000-8000 employees
• Recruited candidates using the company web page, Internet web sites, employee referrals,
networking, military sources, newspaper advertisements, radio spots and job fairs
• Designed and managed the recruiting function supporting a TCI Chicago employee base
of 1300
• Utilized innovative mass recruiting methods to hire over 150 cable installers within 6
months and 100 call center customer service representatives within a two month period
• Named Employer of the Year for innovative recruiting practices by Jobs For Youth (a
non-profit organization training at-risk youth to work in corporate America) out of over
500 Chicago corporations
• Designed career development and compensation strategies for cable installers
Financial Analyst ( 1995- 1996)
Elliott Wave International Gainesville , GA
• Wrote financial commentary to forecast price changes in all major stock, bond, and
currency markets
Family Services Program Coordinator ( 1991 - 1994)
City of Cambridge Multi-Service Center Cambridge , MA
Tri- City Community Action Program Malden , MA
• Directed multiple programs providing housing and supportive services to low-income
families who were homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless
• Acted as interim director of the Multi-Service Center for the Homeless
• Created innovative programs and assisted with writing proposals to secure funding for
innovative housing assistance programs
• Recruited, trained and supervised counselors to work with homeless families
• Compiled comprehensive reports on program and fiscal activities
Youth Services and Leadership Program Coordinator ( 1989- 1991 )
Jefferson County Public Schools Denver, CO
Center for Applied Prevention Research Boulder, CO
• Designed and coordinated all aspects of an innovative dropout prevention program which
trained high-risk teens to act as tutors for at-risk elementary students
• Created and conducted experiential training retreats for team -building and skill-building in
tutoring
• Researched and identified exemplary national and local youth leadership and service
programs
Parent-Teen Mediation Program Director ( 1987- 1989)
City of Boulder Youth Services Division Boulder, CO
• Designed, planned and operated a federal pilot demonstration program to utilize
community volunteers to mediate conflicts between parents and runaway teens
• Recruited, trained and supervised volunteers to conduct mediation sessions
• Designed and conducted an experiential 40-hour volunteer training program
• Created a marketing and public relations program and monitored the fiscal operations of
the program
• Wrote grant continuation proposals and developed future funding strategies
Career Counseling Center Director ( 1985- 1987)
Boulder Valley Schools & Boulder Employment & Training
Northeastern Junior College Sterling, Colorado (Spring Quarter 1985)
• Planned and implemented a comprehensive career counseling program serving students
and adults
• Developed and coordinated grant proposals to establish partnerships between schools,
federal agencies, business and community resources
• Presented educational forums for school counselors and community agency staff
• Conducted individual and group counseling to facilitate the social and academic
adjustment of students to college
• Taught a peer counseling class and supervised a peer counseling program
• Participated in the preparation and coordination of new student orientation
• Assisted in the training and evaluation of resident hall staff
First \ . ; ai
CTogether we prosper.
Dear Collective Impact Grant Selection Committee,
As the chair of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce Community Council on Education for the City of
Greeley, I support the education of our young citizens and their attainment of a college or technical
degree . The efforts of the education council have been to promote quality educational practices in our
community and support our educational institutions . We have a community focus for best practices in
education for our youth .
I am in agreement with the vision of our Collective Impact Grant proposal and the partnerships of the
Success Foundation serving Greeley- Evans Schools, the City of Greeley, Weld County, Aims Community
College, the University of Northern Colorado and Greeley- Evans School District 6 . These entities have
come together in strong collaboration . We have participated together in leadership development
trainings and regularly meet to discuss how to better the educational opportunities for our young
community members .
Students in our school district require additional assistance, and I believe this focused effort will provide
essential opportuni es for these students . Thank you for your consideration of our proposal .
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Sincerely,
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Strive aF rest, Chair
Greeley hamber of Commerce
Community Council on Education
1829 56th Ave I Suite A Greeley I CO 80634
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February 22, 2016
Dear Collective Impact Grant Selection Committee :
Greeley is a community that values a post-secondary college education for its youth. We have
begun a community endeavor to guide and support our young people toward this goal. The City of
Greeley, Weld County and the Greeley Chamber of Commerce have come together in focused support
o f our educational system from pre- school through college.
To support this effort, we are seeking funding to promote college opportunities for every child
and to assist students through the transition from high school to college. This transition can be difficult
for some students, and the guidance of a college mentor would have a significant impact. The support
o f under-represented youth is a targeted focus of our community-wide educational team. Funding for
these opportunities will make a positive impact on students and will positively impact the community
o f Greeley as well.
As Mayor of this great community, I support the educational initiative of the Collective Impact
Grant through the partnerships of our key contributors — the City of Greeley, Weld County, Greeley
Chamber of Commerce, the Success Foundation serving Greeley-Evans schools, and our educational
institutions: the University of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College and Greeley-Evans
School District 6.
Thank you for your consideration to support our youth from Greeley, Colorado. We believe in
our children and want the very best for them as they are our future community members.
Sincerely,
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We promise to preserve and improve the quality of life for Greeley through timely, courteous and cost- effective service.
Esther Gesick
From : Jennifer Fuller
Sent : Monday, February 29 , 2016 9 : 12 AM
To : Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Collective Impact Phase 1 Grant Proposal
Attachments : Greeley Success Foundation COSI Proposal Feb16 . pdf
This is the final product of that grant that Mike signed for District 6 ( on behalf of Bright Futures ) , if you want to add the
entire application . •
Jenny Fuller
: : Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners : :
: : 970. 336. 7204 : : jfuller@co .weld . co. us : : www. weldgov. com
: : 1150 0 Street, P. O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80631 : :
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From : Kathi VanSoest [ mailto : KVANSOEST@greeleyschools . org]
Sent : Monday, February 29, 2016 9 : 08 AM
To : Mike Freeman < mfreeman@co . weld . co . us>; Sean Conway <sconway@co .weld . co . us>
Cc : Jennifer Fuller <jfuller@co . weld . co . us>; Kathi VanSoest < KVANSOEST@greeleyschools .org>
Subject : Collective Impact Phase 1 Grant Proposal
Hello Commissioners
Attached please find a copy of Phase 1 Collective Impact Grant Proposal . This grant will support our Latino
youth from their senior year of high school through the summer and then through their first 2 years of college .
Thank you so much for your support. For all of our partners to come together for this project is such great
community progress in the support of each other. Great things continue to happen in Greeley, Colorado and
Weld County. A big thanks for all your work to support our graduates .
Sincerely,
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Jennifer Fuller
From : Don Warden
Sent: Tuesday , February 23 , 2016 11 : 17 AM
To : Jennifer Fuller
Subject : RE : Need a signature
Mike should sign as Chair. However, before having him sign it I would put this in a pass around to make sure all the
Commissioners are on board with this . Barb may have an issue with it, since it is all Greeley and not countywide .
Donald D. Warden
Director of Finance and Administration
Finance and Administration
PO Box 758
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80632
tel: 970-356-4000 Extension 4218
email: dwarden@co. weld. co. us
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From : Jennifer Fuller
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11 : 08 AM
To : Don Warden <dwarden@co . weld . co . us>
Subject: FW : Need a signature
Don ,
Could you advise if this is okay to sign , and who should sign , please ? I ' m assuming Mike, as Chair, but wanted you to
review .
Thanks .
Jenny Fuller
: : Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners : :
: : 970 . 336. 7204 : : :fuller@co . weld . co . us : : www. weldgov . com
: : 1150 O Street, P . O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80631 : :
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From : Jacqueline Rodgers
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 11 :03 AM
To: Jennifer Fuller <jfuller@co . weld . co . us>
Subject: Fwd : Need a signature
Jennifer,
I have a request for a Commissioner signature on this initiative . I have no idea what to do with it or how to
respond.
Let me know !
Thanks,
Jackie Rodgers
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From : Kathi VanSoest <KVANSOEST@greeleyschools . org>
Date: February 22 , 2016 at 8 : 57 :46 PM EST
To : Jacqueline Rodgers <jrodgers@co . weld. co . us>
Cc : " Susan Walker <walkersusan56gmail . com>" <walkersusan56@gmail . com>
Subject: Need a signature
Hi Jacque-
I am in need of a signature for a partnership agreement for a grant initiative and wonder if i could
swing by tomorrow and have you sign it. the Collective Impact Higher Ed grant is due this
Friday and it is in support of Latino youth support for graduating seniors going to college the
summer after and year 1 and year 2 . I have attached a summary and the signature
document. Would I be able to come a pick this up from you about 11 : 00 tomorrow?
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