R277-731-6. Oversight, Monitoring, and Reports

(1) An LEA that receives a grant shall submit an annual report to the state board no later than September 15. (a) An LEA that receives an implementation grant shall submit an annual report during each year they receive funding and for three years following the last year the LEA receives funding. (2) The annual report shall include: (a) the use of grant funds; (b) progress in meeting proposed goals and benchmarks, including student proficiency measurements using the well-defined metrics described in the application; (c) updates on partnerships with industry and postsecondary institutions; (d) a demonstration of the alignment of programming with labor market data; and (e) a description of applicable student participation and outcomes. (3) An LEA receiving funds will be monitored to ensure that awarded funds are used in accordance with an LEA's application. (a) An LEA receiving funds shall participate in scheduled desk monitoring and onsite monitoring visits. (b) An LEA receiving funds shall submit quarterly reimbursement requests. (4) If requesting a portion of the grant as an initial lump sum payment, the LEA must provide evidence of achieved benchmarks before receiving the remainder of the awarded funds on a reimbursement basis. (5) Annually, funds that are not used within the defined performance period will be recaptured for reallocation. (6) An LEA that does not comply with the requirements of this Rule R277-731, including not providing evidence of adherence to program standards or misuse of funds, may be subject to a corrective action plan and potential reduction of funds or penalty in accordance with Rule R277-114. (7) Upon request, the Superintendent shall submit a report on the program to the Education Interim Committee and the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee.