srts award recipient training linda patrick, m.s., srts program coordinator
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SRTS Award Recipient Training Linda Patrick, M.S., SRTS Program Coordinator April Morrison-Harke, SRTS Contracts Coordinator June 7, 2012. 2012 Non-Infrastructure Awards. Today’s two-part training will:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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SRTS Award Recipient Training
Linda Patrick, M.S., SRTS Program CoordinatorApril Morrison-Harke, SRTS Contracts Coordinator
June 7, 2012
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School City
Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary Flint
Sylvester Elementary & Berrien Springs Middle Berrien Springs
Frankfort Elementary Frankfort
Palmer Elementary Grand Rapids
2012 Non-Infrastructure Awards
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Today’s two-part training will:
• Help your SRTS team successfully implement your awarded SRTS non-infrastructure programs in a timely fashion.
• Help your SRTS fiduciary, principal and program coordinator understand the contracting/ reimbursement process.
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Part 1
Getting your Program Started
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• SPECIFIC, MEASUREABLE, AGREED, REALISTIC,TIME SCHEDULE
• Specific activities are funded by SRTS.• Measurable results are expected and reported
during implementation. • Agreed activities are planned and implemented
in addition to completing post surveys.• Remember to request line item changes if they
are needed to achieve realistic results.• Time your activities to achieve planned results.
‘SMART’ Planning & Program Development
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Program Coordinator Responsibilities
•Champion and facilitate all SRTS involvement•Implement awarded SRTS activities •Formalize and promote routes•Complete progress reports•Conduct ongoing parent/guardian outreach•Complete end-of-year MSU evaluation assessments•Follow fiduciary’s rules for the purchase of approved items and payment of the program coordinator hours
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Principal Responsibilities
•Support the distribution of SRTS information and materials, including end-of-grant parent and student surveys.
•Provide permission to engage students and staff in SRTS activities.
•Help delegate leadership roles and assist with parent involvement when opportunities arise.
•Continue participating as a SRTS team member.
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Three Frequent Program Coordination Challenges:
1.Participation levels are lower than projected goals.
2.Difficulty maintaining a consistent core group of volunteers.
3.Working toward long-term program sustainability.
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• Late programming• Weak programming• Activities do not focus 100% on non-
motorized travel to and from school• Late and/or incomplete progress report
submission• Losing contact with the fiduciary• Not requesting line item changes • Inaccurate numbers
Frequent Prog. Coord. Errors
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http://www.saferoutesmichigan.org/resources
SRTS Website Resources
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Pedestrian Education Programs
=Knowledge Skill-Based+
Safer Pedestrians
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Knowledge-Based Ped. Ed.
• Reinforces facts, concepts and principals before
introducing skill-based programs.• Are useful during indoor months.
• Create a forum for discussion.
• Share information that can not be safely shared
using a skill-based approach.
• Means preferably no school-wide assemblies.
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Skill-Based Ped. Ed.
• Creates teachable, real-world moments using the sidewalk and built environment as the classroom.
• Students to discover the right, and safe answers themselves.
• Often integrates parent and student safety education.• Volunteer-based ped. ed. activities encourage local
Safe Routes to School ownership.
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Elem. Ped. Ed. Recommendations
• NHTSA Child Pedestrian Safety Curriculum
• Knowledge and skill-based pedestrian for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Incorporates National Physical Education and Health Standards of Learning, and offers cross-curricular connections to reinforce the pedestrian safety concepts across various educational contexts.
• Includes student curriculum, tests and teacher guide
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M.S. Ped. Ed. Recommendations
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Bilingual Ped. Ed. Recommendations
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Bike Safety Education
Bicycle Safety Curriculum •MI SR2S Handbook
Bicycle Rodeos•An Organizer’s Guide to Bicycle Rodeos•NHTSA Cycling Skills Clinic
Bicycle Parent Education•What Parents Need to Know about Children and Bicycles
Bicycle Encouragement Activities
•Bicycle Safety Activity Kit
Bicycle Trains•DC Safe Routes to School Bike Train Video
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• Should motivate and reward students for participation, while promoting safety.
• Mileage clubs
• Walking Wednesdays
• Walking school busses
• Route map development
Encouragement Programs
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Encouragement Items
• Invite ongoing participation• Include effective ‘freebies,’ such as:
– Extra credit– “Line leader” privileges – Free time in the gym, art class or lab– Early lunch– Lunch with a guest– Exposure in the local paper
• Use the Michigan SRTS logo, available at: http://saferoutesmichigan.org/resources
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Encouragement Items
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Ineligible Encouragement Items
• T-shirts• Gift cards• Adult or student raffle items • Items to reward meeting attendance • Full meals• Crossing guard salaries• Candy, soda, junk food, or unhealthy fast foods
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Personal Safety Resources
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Personal Safety Resources• Stray animal removal and vaccination programs• Gang violence prevention programs• Safe House Programs• Anti-bullying activities• Graffiti removal or general neighborhood clean-
up or beautification programs• Abandoned building demolition• Security cameras• Community safety patrols• Neighborhood revitalization programs
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Walking School Bus Resources
• saferoutesmichigan.org/wsb
• Five-minute video: Confessions of a Walking School Bus Mom: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2310536266249138899
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The Final Step: Submitting a Progress Report
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Part 2
Fiduciary Contract, Reporting Reimbursementand
Invoicing Guidelines
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Fiduciary Responsibilities
•Pays for staff and program expenses
•Works with program coordinator to discuss spending procedures and payment schedules
•Ensures award money is spent in accordance with the contract
•Submits reports, invoices, and receipts to MFF for reimbursement in a timely manner
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1.Sub-recipients of $500,000 or more comply with audit requirements
2.Need possible updated during contract period
3.Must be submitted before contract can be executed
“Sub-recipient A-133 Audit Certification Request” Form
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1.Need all pages completed before contract can be executed
2.Vendor is the fiduciary. The name that appears on the subcontract agreement
3.Vendor Type: Schools are a non-profit vendor (NPRF)
4.Federal ID # is required
5.All contact information is required
Request to Add or Update Vendor in CTRAK Form
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“Consultant Data and Signature Sheet”
1.Individual/Firm: Name of fiduciary on subcontract
2.Certification affidavit: Enter the fiduciary name
3.Print or type name, same as signature below: Name authorized person to sign contracts
4.Notary seal is required
5.Name of Corporation: Fiduciary name and address
Request to Add or Update Vendor in CTRAK Form
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““Persons Authorized to Execute Contracts”
1.This page required of school districts, and non-profits
2.Authorized to sign on behalf of the (enter the fiduciary)
3. Print name of authorized person to sign contracts
4. Authorized signature and date
Request to Add or Update Vendor in CTRAK Form
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“Certificate of Secretary” 1.Enter the name of the fiduciary and who is a non-profit organization
2.Resolve that the following individuals are authorized to sign (list individuals)
3.A resolution is not necessary if the board policy pertaining to who is authorized to sign contracts for the school district is attached
4. Signature of secretary and date
Request to Add or Update Vendor in CTRAK Form
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Fiduciary Step 1: Review Invoice Document
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Fiduciary Step 2: Complete Personnel Expense Detail
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Fiduciary Step 3: Complete Non-Personnel Expense Detail
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Fiduciary Step 4: Attach Receipts
Invoice
Receipt if items are not specified
Receipt if other items are purchased
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Fiduciary Step 5: Complete Meeting Summary Form
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Fiduciary Step 6: Complete Invoice Document
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Fiduciary Do’s
• Do expedite your contract.• Do reimburse staff and submit invoices in a timely
manner (quarterly at a minimum).• Do ask MFF for changes between budget line items.• Do access saferoutesmichigan.org, resources, award
recipient materials, for reporting documents.• Do save original receipts and documentation. • Do expect reimbursement to take 90 days from MFF’s
receipt of a complete Reporting/Invoicing Packet.• Do ensure MSU surveys are submitted for final
reimbursement (surveys are needed for final payout).
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Fiduciary Don’ts
• Don’t spend award money until a signed contract is in place.
• Don’t wait until the end of the year to spend or request reimbursements from MFF.
• Don’t request changes to the budget for items not included in the award summary.
• Don’t have the principal or program coordinator sign your contract or request line item changes.
• Don’t hold off on contacting MFF.• Don’t submit incomplete or incorrect documentation.
Payments will not be until complete documentation is submitted.
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SRTS Contacts
Progress Report and Program CoordinatorLinda Patrick
Fiduciary and Contract CoordinatorApril Morrison-Harke
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Michigan technical assistanceNeed Help With? Contact
Information from MDOTSRTS State Infrastructure Program Leadership
Bryan Armstrong, SRTS MDOT Program [email protected] 517.335.2636
SRTS ContractsSouthwest and University Region Schools
April Morrison-Harke, SRTS Contract [email protected] 517.908.3832
Completing SRTS SurveysWebsite AssistanceBay and Grand Region Schools
Alex Nikoloff, SRTS Operations Coordinator [email protected] 517.908.3826
SRTS for Students with DisabilitiesWalking School Bus informationWalk to School DayMetro and North Region Schools
Linda Patrick, SRTS Program [email protected] 517.908.3830
SRTS State Non-Infrastructure Program Leadership
Meg Thomas, SRTS MFF Program [email protected] 517.908.3824
Make Trax CurriculumSRTS TrainingsWalking School Bus InformationSuperior Region Schools
Rosie Mesterhazy, SRTS Training [email protected] 517.908.3828
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Questions?
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