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Arkansas Department of Education Resources

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• ARRA School District Plans
• Frequently Asked Questions - PDF Oct. 3, 2009

Calendars

• 2009 ARRA Expenditure Pull and Monthly Status Update Schedule - PDF Oct. 3, 2009
• 2010 ARRA Expenditure Pull and Monthly Status Update Schedule - PDF Oct. 3, 2009

Communications

• Commissioner's Memos
  • ARRA 2009 Equipment Assistance Competitive Grants for Local Education Agencies - May 11, 2009
  • ARRA 2009-10 McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth RFP - June 18, 2009
  • Access to ARRA Planning Software - April 27, 2009
  • Coding Requirements for ARRA Funds - May 1, 2009
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Tracking of ARRA Projects - Aug. 14, 2009
  • DUNS Number and Central Contractor Registration Required for ARRA - May 4, 2009
  • Enhancing Education Through Technology - Aug. 27, 2009
  • ARRA Updates and Important Information - Sept. 25, 2009
• Press Releases
  • McKinney-Vento Grants - Aug. 24, 2009
  • ARRA Plans Released - Aug. 18, 2009
  • 2009 Equipment Assistance Grants - June 18, 2009
  • Allocation Announcement - April 21, 2009

Guidance

• Federal Guidance
• Data Universal Numbering System Number and Central Contractor Registration - PDF Oct. 3, 2009
• DUNs Number and CCR Registration Troubleshooting - PDF Oct. 6, 2009

Arkansas Local Education Agency (LEA) Guidance

• ARRA Arkansas LEA Guidance
• Appendix A
• Appendix B

Local Education Agency (LEA) Allocations and Statement of Assurance

• LEA Statement of Assurance
• ARRA State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Allocation
• ARRA Title I Allocation
• ARRA IDEA Allocation
• ARRA IDEA Preschool Allocation

Presentations

• April 10, 2009 Presentation
  • ARRA Power Point Presentation - PPT
  • ARRA Power Point Notes Page
  • ARRA Presentation Video | Flash Video
    • Part 1 | 118MB
    • Part 2 | 122MB
    • Part 3 | 125MB
    • Part 4 | 112MB
    • Video Transcript - PDF
• Federal Coordinators' ARRA presentation - PDF

Grant Information

Child Nutrition Equipment Assistance Grant

• Application - PDF
• Application Checklist - PDF
• Kitchen or Serving Site Application - PDF
• News Release: ARRA Equipment Grants for Child Nutrition Programs Awarded - PDF
  • School Equipment Grant Recipients - PDF Revised Aug. 26, 2009

Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Request for Proposals

• Request for Proposals: Enhancing Education Through Technology ARRA Title II, Part D, Competitive Grants - Aug. 18, 2009

McKinney-Vento Homeless Grant

• Application - Sept. 9, 2009
• Guidelines - June 11, 2009

Race to the Top

• Arkansas Race to the Top Grant Application Phase I - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix A - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix B - Part 1 - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix B - Part 2 - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix C - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix D - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix E - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix F - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix G - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix H - PDF Jan. 16, 2010
• Appendix: Invitational Priority - PDF Jan. 16, 2010

Other Helpful Links and Documents

• White House Recovery Web site
• United States Department of Education Recovery Web page

Federal Regulations

• OMB Circular A-87 (Revised 05/10/04)
• OMB Standard Form 424B
• OMB Standard Form 424D
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA)
• Section 427 of GEPA (20 U.S.C. 1228a)
• Education General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
  • In above document, see specifically:
    • 34 CFR Part 76
    • 34 CFR Part 77
    • 34 CFR Part 80
    • 34 CFR Part 85

New Construction, Modernization, Renovation and Repair

• Example Academic Facility Enhancements
• Davis Bacon Reference - Find local prevailing wage rates
• Buy American Act
• Arkansas Procurement References
• Modernization Information from U.S. Department of Education Web site
• Modernization Information from National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities Web site
• Arkansas Labor Law 22-9-303(c)
• Federal Wage Rate, Buy American, and Reporting Information

Special Education Unit Documentation

• SPED School Construction (Renovation) Form - PDF
• SPED School Bus Purchase Form - PDF
• SPED School Equipment Form - PDF

Title I Unit Documentation

• Title I Commitment Form - PDF

Allowable Uses of Fund Examples

• Brunstein & Manasevit Memorandum

National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers

• Letter to States from the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO)
• Section 106 Review Process | Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Web site