Amendment 4 - RFA S-58100-00016940.pdf

RFA S-58100-00016940 - ODE CTE REVIT 25-27 Amendment 4

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RFA S-58100-00016940 – AMENDMENT 4

CTE REVIT 25-27

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of this amendment is to update and post Revision 2 of Questions & Answers (Q&A) document with new questions asked under this Request for Applications (RFA).

All other terms and conditions of the RFA remain unchanged.

SECTION 2: MODIFICATIONS

The Official Q&A document is modified as follows (new language is indicated by underlining and bold and deleted language is indicated by strikethrough).

2.1 Addition of Question #19 (Statement of Assurances – includes Q1–Q4)

Question:

According to Section 3.2.3.2:

Q1. What is required for the Statement of Assurances?

Response:

Applicants must submit a completed and signed Statement of Assurances using Attachment 3. All fields in the form must be completed; no additional narrative is required.

Q2. Who is authorized to sign?

Response:

The Statement of Assurances must be signed by an individual authorized to act on behalf of the applicant entity (e.g., superintendent, principal, or ESD superintendent).

In addition, a signature from the CTE Regional Coordinator or Direct Recipient Coordinator is required, consistent with their role in supporting development and oversight of CTE programs.

Q3. Are letters of support required?

Response:

Letters of support are not required as part of the Statement of Assurances.

However, applicants must submit partner commitment letters under Attachment 4 (Partners & Commitment Letters), which describe specific partner contributions to the project. These are separate from the Statement of Assurances.

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Q4. What should the Statement of Assurances include?

Response:

The Statement of Assurances consists solely of the information included in Attachment 3 and must be completed and signed in full. By signing, authorized individuals affirm that the applicant entity is aware of the application and agrees to comply with applicable requirements, laws, and grant conditions.

2.2 Addition of Question #20

Question:

Smartsheet “First Page” Fields:

Q1. What job title does the Project Director typically have in the school or district? May the lead author of the application and/or lead instructor of the Program of Study serve as the Project Director?

Response:

The RFA does not prescribe a specific job title for the Project Director. The Project Director should be the individual responsible for overall leadership, coordination, and implementation of the proposed project and should be familiar with the project activities.

An individual serving as the lead author of the application and/or lead instructor of the Program of Study may serve as the Project Director, provided they have the capacity and authority to fulfill these responsibilities.

Q2. What job title does the Secondary Project Director / Alternative Contact typically have? May a District CTE Coordinator serve in this role?

Response:

The RFA does not prescribe a specific job title for the Secondary Project Director or Alternative Contact. This role should be filled by an individual with sufficient knowledge of the project to support coordination and communication activities.

A District CTE Coordinator may serve in this role if they are positioned to support implementation, coordination, or oversight of the project.

Q3. What job title does the Fiscal Agent have in the school or district? May a school accountant or similar staff member serve in this role?

Response:

The Fiscal Agent is the eligible applicant entity (e.g., school district, education service district, or eligible public school) responsible for fiscal management and compliance with all grant requirements.

While day-to-day fiscal administration may be supported by staff such as a business manager, accountant, or district finance team, fiscal responsibility remains with the identified Fiscal Agent entity, not an individual.

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2.3 Addition of Question #21

Question:

Partner Commitment Letters

Q1. To whom should partner commitment letters be addressed?

Response:

Partner commitment letters do not need to be addressed to a specific individual. Letters may be addressed generally (e.g., “To Whom It May Concern” or “To the Revitalization Grant Reviewers”).

Q2. Is there a selection committee or a specific individual to whom letters should be directed?

Response:

There is no requirement to address partner commitment letters to a specific committee or individual. Letters should be submitted in accordance with Attachment 4 (Partners & Commitment Letters) and should clearly describe the partner’s role and commitment to the proposed project.