State of ConnecticutDepartment of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionDivision of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

S.CHOOLS.ECURITYC.OMPETITIVEG.RANTP.ROGRAM

Public Schools including:Local School Districts, Regional Educational

Service Centers, State Charter Schools, Technical High Schools, Incorporated or Endowed High

Schools or Academies

Due: On or before Monday, September 15, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Introduction and Program Summary 3

B. Instructions to Applicants 5

C. Applicant Information and Data Sheet 7

District Breakdown (list of schools applying for) 8

D. Program Narrative 9

E. Instructions for the Project Budget(s) 10

F. Emergency Plan Sign Off ……… 11

G. Allowable Project Expenses 12

H. Prohibited Expenses 13

I. Reimbursement Rates, Priority Schools, Application Ranking 14

J. NCEF Safe Schools Facilities Checklist (selected questions from Checklist) 19

COMPLETION CHECKLIST

Section C (page 1): Application Information and Data sheet

Section C (page 2): Signed District Breakdown (list the schools you are applying for under this grant)

Section D: Program Narrative

Section E: Budget form information - A Separate File named “Budget Tool”

Section F. Emergency Plan Sign Off (if applicable)

Section J: Safe School Checklist - portion of NCEF Safe Schools Facility Checklist (complete for each school applying for under this grant) – Requires Signatures, a Separate File named “NCEF Checklist Tool”

Please submit all documents listed above electronically to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov and by hardcopy with original signatures to DESPP/DEMHS on or before September 15, 2014 at 4:00pm. If hand carried it must be received at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT by 4:00pm. Postmarked by that date is also acceptable.

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SECTION A. INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM SUMMARY

Public Act 14-98 establishes funding for a second round of competitive state grants for State Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2015 inclusive to improve security infrastructure in schools.

Program Highlights: Ninety percent of funds available under this program shall be awarded to eligible Public

School Applicants which include: Public Schools, Regional Educational Service Centers, State Charter Schools, the State Department of Education (SDE) on behalf of Technical High Schools, Incorporated or Endowed High Schools or Academies approved by SDE pursuant to section 10-34 of the general statutes.

Ten percent of funds available under this program shall be awarded to eligible Non-Public Schools.

This grant program is a reimbursement grant program.

Eligible expenses can be incurred on or after January 1, 2013. The period of performance for subgrants ends on June 30, 2015.

Districts may submit applications for projects at schools that received funding under Round 1, 2013 School Security Grant Program. The applications will be scored and ranked if funds remain after all new applications are awarded.

Eligible Applicants and Match requirements:

Applicant Match requirementsLocal School Districts The percentage shall be determined by the town wealth

ranking in Section I

Regional Educational Service Centers

The percentage shall be determined by its ranking. Ranking will be determined by multiplying the total

population of each member town in the regional educational service center by such town town’s ranking,

adding together the figures for each town and dividing the total by the total population of all member towns in the

regional educational service center See Section I Use and submit Special Match Percentage Worksheet

Charter Schools Town wealth percentage of town where school is locatedSee Section I

Technical High Schools No match requirementIncorporated or endowed schools The percentage shall be determined by its ranking.

Ranking will be determined by multiplying the total population of each member town (designated high school

for not less than 5 yrs) by such town town’s ranking, adding together the figures for each town and dividing the

total by the total population of all member towns. See Section I Use and submit Special Match Percentage

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Worksheet

Eligible expenses include but are not limited to: installation of surveillance cameras, penetration resistant vestibules, ballistic glass, solid core doors, double door access, computer controlled electronic locks, entry door buzzer systems, scan card systems, panic alarms, or systems, real time interoperable communications and multimedia sharing infrastructure, and, the training of school personnel in the operation and maintenance of the security infrastructure of school buildings. In addition, the purchase of portable entrance security devices, including but not limited to metal detector wands and screening machines and related training on the use of this equipment.

Decisions on allowability will be made in accordance with the school safety infrastructure standards contained in the Report of the School Infrastructure Safety Council dated June 27, 2014. These standards can be found at http://das.ct.gov/images/5510/Security%20Report%20June27.pdf.

If there are insufficient funds to cover grants to all towns, priority shall be given to schools with the greatest need for security infrastructure based on the school building security assessments of the schools. The assessment, utilizing a portion of the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities’ (NCEF) Safe Schools (Section J) Facilities Check List shall be conducted under the supervision of the local law enforcement agency.

Once the schools with the greatest need have been identified, priority shall be given to schools that have no security infrastructure at the time of the school building security assessment. Succeeding priority shall be granted to schools located in priority school districts pursuant to section 10-266p of the General Statutes (Please see listing in Section I).

Prior to receiving a reimbursement under this grant, the eligible applicant must show it:

1. Has conducted a uniform security assessment of its school security, including any security infrastructure, using the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities’ Safe Schools Facilities Check List; The full assessment must be filled out and submitted for each school that receives funding under the grant.

2. Has submitted to DEMHS, a Security and Safety plan that meets the standards of the School Safety and Security Template for the schools under its jurisdiction and periodically practices this Security and Safety Plan. A plan must be in place and submitted for each school that receives funding under the grant.

The security assessment must be conducted under the supervision of the district’s local law enforcement agency and use the Safe Schools Facilities Check List published by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. The full checklist is available on the DESPP/DEMHS website at www.ct.gov/demhs and www.sde.ct.gov.

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PROGRAM POINT OF CONTACT:

Please direct all questions to the Grant Unit at the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. You may reach us by email at schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov.

A completed application consists of: Section C: completed Application Information and Data Sheet (page 1 of 2). Section C: completed and signed District Breakdown sheet (lists all the schools applied

for under the grant), (page 2 of 2). Section D: Program Narrative Form (one form containing information on all schools

applied for under the grant). Separate budget for each school applied for under the grant (Separate File named

“Budget Tool”). Section J: Completed and signed security assessment questions for each school applied

for under this grant program (these are a select group of questions from the Safe Schools Facility Checklist published by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities). (Separate file named “NCEF Checklist Tool”)

Please note: The full version of the checklist must be completed before reimbursement is made.

NOTE: The items listed above must be submitted electronically to DESPP/DEMHS (schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov ) by Monday, September 15, 2014 at 4:00pm. When submitting electronic applications and attachments to the school security email address - enter the entity applying for the grant in the subject line. Example: Town of Pleasantville School Security Application

In addition, signed original copies must also be mailed or delivered to DESPP:

Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionDivision Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityAttention: Grants Unit/School Security 1111 Country Club Road, 3rd floor North Middletown, CT 06457

IMPORTANT DATE:

Application Due Date: On or before Monday, September 15, 2014. Please submit all documents electronically to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov and by hardcopy with original signatures to DESPP/DEMHS on or before September 15, 2014 at 4:00pm. If hand carried it must be received at 1111 Country Club Road, Middletown, CT by 4:00pm. Postmarked by that date is also acceptable.

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SECTION B. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Below are instructions for filling out each of the forms contained in this grant application kit. Please fill out these forms completely and accurately. If you need assistance filling out this kit, please contact the DESPP/DEMHS Grant Unit by email at schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov. For all forms that require an original signature, the signature location on the form will be indicated by this tab:

Section C. The Applicant Information and Data Sheet:The Applicant Information and Data Sheet is the form that provides DESPP/DEMHS with all of your organization’s contact and audit information. Please provide the requested information in Boxes 1 through 12 of this form. Special Note: Box 4 is intended for the person authorized to sign documents on behalf of your municipality/organization. All applications must be signed by that authorized person. As the preparer of this document, you should include your name and contact information in the appropriate boxes. DESPP/DEMHS grants staff will contact you if questions arise during the review of the application. Page 2: Please list the name and address of each school applied for under this grant. Please indicate if an Security and Safety Plan is in place for each school.

Section D. The Program Narrative Form:Use the Program Narrative form to provide an overview of your proposed project. Your answers to the five questions on this form should provide DESPP/DEMHS with a summary of what your organization plans to accomplish with this grant funding. If you are applying for more than one school, please include in your narrative the proposal for each school.

Section E. Project Budget Form: Separate attachment - Excel File name: Budget ToolThe Project Budget form allows you to describe the projects that will be funded to accomplish your proposed goals and objectives. For example: Security Camera System consisting of 10 cameras, two monitors. Your application should be in line with the allowable expenses in Section F of this package. The Project Budget form is included in this application as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Please be sure to enter your municipal/organization name at the top of the sheet.

Section F. Emergency Plan Sign Off:This form serves as documentation indicating each school for which funding is being applied for has a school security and safety plan, meeting the standards set forth in the School Security and Safety Plan Standards. The plan standards are available at www.ct.gov/demhs.

Section G. Allowable Program Expenses:Reimbursements are allowed in three areas: 1) for improvements to the security infrastructure at the school including but not limited to: installation of surveillance cameras, penetration resistant vestibules, ballistic glass, solid core doors, double door access, computer controlled electronic locks, entry door buzzer systems, scan card systems, real time interoperable communications and multimedia sharing infrastructure panic alarms, or systems; 2) the purchase of portable entrance security devices, including but not limited to metal detector wands and screening machines, and related training 3) the training of school security personnel in the operation and maintenance of the security infrastructure purchased under this grant program.

Section H. Prohibited Expenses:See this section for the list of prohibited items.

Section I: District Ranking & Reimbursement Rates:

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The amount of funding each Applicant is eligible to receive under this program is based on the municipal wealth ranking (similar to the Education Cost Sharing Grant Program). The State Department of Education (SDE) has ranked each district in descending order (least wealthy to most wealthy). This information will help you determine the match requirement. Also included is the list of districts designated as Priority School Districts by the SDE.

Decision Matrix:This section articulates process used to rank eligible projects.

Section J: NCEF Security Assessment Check off Sheets:The program requires that a security assessment is completed for each school included in your Grant Application. Public Act 14-98 specifies that these assessments must utilize the National Clearinghouse for Education Facilities’ Safe Schools Facilities Checklist. For this application, a select portion of the assessment has been identified. Please answer YES or NO to each of the questions. Additional comment will not be considered in the application ranking process. Please note: The full assessment must be completed prior to reimbursement. This is a Separate File named NCEF Checklist Tool.

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SECTION C. PUBLIC SCHOOL APPLICANT INFORMATION AND DATA SHEET

State of ConnecticutDepartment of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Division of Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityGrant Administration Unit

Mail Completed Application To:Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAttention: Grants Unit/School Security 1111 Country Club Road, 3rd floor North Middletown , CT 06457E-mail Completed Application To:schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov Subject:(Name of Applicant) - School Security Grant Application

FOR DESPP/DEMHS USE ONLY

Application Tracking #:

Date Received: ____________________

1 Type of Eligible Applicant (Local School District, Regional Education Service Center, State Charter School, Technical High Schools, Incorporated or Endowed High School or Academy) Please specify:      

2. Name of Applicant:     

3. Point of Contact (Project Director) Name & AddressName:       Title:      Organization:      Address Line 1:      Address Line 2:      City/State/Zip:      Phone:       Fax:      E-mail:      

4. Official Authorized to Sign for the Applicant:Name:       Title:      Organization:      Address Line 1:      Address Line 2:      City/State/Zip:      Phone:       Fax:      E-mail:      

5. Application Prepared by: (If Different than Point of Contact)Name:       Title:      Organization:      Address Line 1:      Address Line 2:      City/State/Zip:      Phone:       Fax:      E-mail:      

6. Municipal/Agency Financial OfficerName:       Title:      Organization:      Address Line 1:      Address Line 2:      City/State/Zip:      Phone:       Fax:      E-mail:      

7. Applicant Federal Employer Identification Number:       DUNS:      

AUDIT INFORMATION

Please note that the information required for boxes 8 through 12 refers to the sub-grantee’s audit cycle.

8. Applicant Fiscal Year End:       9. Date of Last Audit:      

10. Dates Covered by Last Audit:       to       11. Date of Next Audit:      

12. Dates to be Covered by Next Audit:       to      

SECTION C. DISTRICT INFORMATION FORM

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State of ConnecticutDepartment of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Division of Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityGrant Administration Unit

DISTRICT BREAKDOWN1. List of School(s) to be considered under this grant program:

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place :

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1 Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1 Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1 Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

Name of School:     

Address of School:     

Funding Received under Round 1

Yes No

Emergency Plan in Place:

Yes No

I, the undersigned, for and on behalf of the named Applicant, do herewith apply for this sub grant, attest that, to the best of my knowledge, the statements made herein are true, and agree to any general or special grant conditions attached to this grant application form.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL: X __________________________________________ DATE: ____________________

SECTION D: PROGRAM NARRATIVE APPLICATION TRACKING # _________

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Provide a brief overview of your grant application: if applying for more than one school please identify proposed projects at each school     

Needs Statement: Provide a brief description of the problem or gap that will be addressed using grant funding.     

Target Population: Identify the target school(s) that will be served by this grant.     

Goals and Objectives: List goals (what is this project trying to accomplish) and objectives (how goals will be achieved, including how these measures will work within your school environment).     

Evaluation: Indicate how you will measure success of your project (through drills, testing if applicable)     

Project Schedule: Estimated Time Line of Project     

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SECTION E. INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUDGET WORK SHEET

Provided as sample only

Please enter budget into separate Excel Spreadsheet named “Budget Tool”

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Enter name and address of school

Enter project information and project totals

SECTION F. EMERGENCY PLAN SIGN OFF SHEETPlease Note: This can be submitted at the time of application or at the time of reimbursement

School Emergency Plans

Applicant:     

Date Emergency Plan last exercised:      

Note: By signing the document, the signatory is attesting the school(s) for which reimbursement is being sought has an emergency plan in place, which meets the School Security and Safety Plan Standards developed in concert with the appropriate local first responders and has exercised (practiced) the plan. The signatory is also attesting they have provided for a uniform assessment of the schools under its jurisdiction including any security infrastructure using the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities/Safe Schools Facilities Checklist, which assessment was conducted under the supervision of local law enforcement. Signature Reviewed The Full NCEF Assessment Tool

____________________________ Yes No Date___________Superintendent of Schools

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Chief Executive Officer

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Local Law Enforcement Agency

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Fire Chief

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Local Fire Marshal

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Local Emergency Medical Services

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Local Emergency Management Director

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________School Board Chair

____________________________ Yes No Date ___________Local Public Health Director

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SECTION G. ALLOWABLE PROJECT EXPENSES

Please note this is a reimbursement-only grant program. If awarded, the school must purchase the items using its own procurement system and submit a reimbursement form which will be included in the Grant Award Documents. Additional copies of the Reimbursement Request Form may be found on our website at www.ct.gov/demhs. Equipment and equipment related training: The following equipment items may be purchased under this program. Improvements to the security infrastructure at the school including but not limited to:

installation of surveillance cameras penetration resistant vestibules ballistic glass solid core doors double door access computer controlled electronic locks entry door buzzer systems scan card systems panic alarms or systems the purchase of portable entrance security devices, including but not limited to metal

detector wands and screening machines real time interoperable communications multimedia sharing infrastructure training of personnel in the operation of security enhancements obtained under this

grant.

Note: Most municipalities can utilize State Contracts. To see if any of the eligible items are currently on state contract, see the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) web site: www.das.state.ct.us Contract listings can be found under the Procurement Banner.

Questions regarding eligible items may be directed to schoolsecuritygrant@ct.gov .

Decisions on allowability will be made in accordance with the school safety infrastructure standards contained in the Report of the School Infrastructure Safety Council dated June 27, 2014. These standards can be found at http://das.ct.gov/images/5510/Security%20Report%20June27.pdf.

A Frequently Asked Questions Document (FAQ) will be maintained on the DESPP/ DEMHS, SDE website. Additional items that are determined to be eligible will be added to FAQ.

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SECTION H. PROHIBITED EXPENSES

1. Any costs currently approved for payment under the “State School Construction Grant Program” administered by the State Department of Education.

2. Any costs that are currently funded under other State or Federal funds for the same purpose.

3. Personnel Costs.

4. Training Costs that are not related to training staff on equipment purchased/installed under the grant.

5. Replacement of landscaping, plantings etc.

6. Any items deemed ineligible after review.

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SECTION I. REIMBURSEMENT RATES, PRIORITY SCHOOLS, APPLICATION RANKING

Town NameECS Town Wealth 2012-

2013ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

HARTFORD 30,067.46 169 80.00%

NEW BRITAIN 40,661.99 168 79.64%

WINDHAM 43,980.42 167 79.29%

WATERBURY 44,359.42 166 78.93%

NEW HAVEN 45,024.86 165 78.57%

BRIDGEPORT 51,177.52 164 78.21%

NEW LONDON 69,952.03 163 77.86%

EAST HARTFORD 74,193.12 162 77.50%

WEST HAVEN 80,580.65 161 77.14%

MERIDEN 82,764.79 160 76.79%

ANSONIA 86,041.10 159 76.43%

NORWICH 86,080.43 158 76.07%

PLAINFIELD 88,001.77 157 75.71%

NAUGATUCK 90,354.20 156 75.36%

KILLINGLY 95,384.90 155 75.00%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth 2012-

2013ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

BROOKLYN 97,063.63 154 74.64%

TORRINGTON 97,747.30 153 74.29%

PUTNAM 99,614.88 152 73.93%

STERLING 101,949.78 151 73.57%

MANSFIELD 102,780.89 150 73.21%

GRISWOLD 106,276.75 149 72.86%

STAFFORD 109,595.28 148 72.50%

BRISTOL 111,894.48 147 72.14%

VERNON 113,186.73 146 71.79%

DERBY 113,974.49 145 71.43%

PLYMOUTH 114,681.18 144 71.07%

THOMPSON 115,394.91 143 70.71%

ASHFORD 118,429.19 142 70.36%

SPRAGUE 121,217.76 141 70.00%

THOMASTON 122,255.20 140 69.64%

CHAPLIN 125,529.05 139 69.29%

POMFRET 130,597.44 138 68.93%

WINCHESTER 131,344.01 137 68.57%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth 2012-

2013ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

ENFIELD 131,984.33 136 68.21%

MONTVILLE 132,246.09 135 67.86%

EAST HAVEN 133,431.10 134 67.50%

VOLUNTOWN 135,617.49 133 67.14%

CANTERBURY 136,453.29 132 66.79%

MANCHESTER 136,712.61 131 66.43%

COLCHESTER 137,405.91 130 66.07%

WOLCOTT 141,430.60 129 65.71%

BEACON FALLS 143,078.56 128 65.36%

PLAINVILLE 145,473.68 127 65.00%

SCOTLAND 145,626.26 126 64.64%

NORTH CANAAN 146,877.39 125 64.29%

LEDYARD 147,288.64 124 63.93%

WILLINGTON 148,019.38 123 63.57%

ANDOVER 150,785.26 122 63.21%

ELLINGTON 151,294.21 121 62.86%

SEYMOUR 153,971.84 120 62.50%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth 2013-

2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

HEBRON 157,757.19 119 62.14%

MIDDLETOWN 157,798.56 118 61.79%

LEBANON 157,986.75 117 61.43%

COVENTRY 159,100.97 116 61.07%

WOODSTOCK 159,417.73 115 60.71%

DANBURY 159,418.03 114 60.36%

LISBON 161,931.05 113 60.00%

SOMERS 162,715.94 112 59.64%

WEST HARTFORD 163,666.29 111 59.29%

STRATFORD 166,251.42 110 58.93%

HAMDEN 168,408.63 109 58.57%

NEWINGTON 169,626.32 108 58.21%

TOLLAND 170,329.33 107 57.86%

WETHERSFIELD 177,062.80 106 57.50%

WATERTOWN 177,907.80 105 57.14%

PROSPECT 180,645.75 104 56.79%

SOUTHINGTON 181,876.81 103 56.43%

WINDSOR LOCKS 182,433.92 102 56.07%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth 2013-

2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

GRANBY 183,891.71 101 55.71%

EASTFORD 184,138.11 100 55.36%

BARKHAMSTED 186,014.00 99 55.00%

GROTON 186,969.84 98 54.64%

PRESTON 187,088.45 97 54.29%

PORTLAND 188,899.86 96 53.93%

NORTH BRANFORD 189,083.22 95 53.57%

EAST WINDSOR 189,763.76 94 53.21%

HARTLAND 190,695.68 93 52.86%

MARLBOROUGH 191,648.90 92 52.50%

EAST HAMPTON 192,452.11 91 52.14%

HARWINTON 197,116.00 90 51.79%

WALLINGFORD 199,519.29 89 51.43%

NEW HARTFORD 199,923.04 88 51.07%

BOZRAH 200,802.31 87 50.71%

SUFFIELD 201,269.90 86 50.36%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth 2013-

2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

BOLTON 201,912.80 85 50.00%

FRANKLIN 202,038.99 84 49.64%

SOUTH WINDSOR 202,900.30 83 49.29%

SALEM 203,684.34 82 48.93%

MIDDLEFIELD 204,652.15 81 48.57%

COLUMBIA 207,497.45 80 48.21%

HAMPTON 207,870.23 79 47.86%

CROMWELL 210,790.27 78 47.50%

DURHAM 214,315.93 77 47.14%

WINDSOR 215,732.74 76 46.79%

MILFORD 216,519.21 75 46.43%

BURLINGTON 219,910.91 74 46.07%

HADDAM 224,495.42 73 45.71%

BETHEL 228,903.82 72 45.36%

NEW MILFORD 231,501.61 71 45.00%

EAST HADDAM 231,674.65 70 44.64%

DEEP RIVER 231,788.06 69 44.29%

ROCKY HILL 231,959.37 68 43.93%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth

2013-2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

EAST GRANBY 232,117.41 67 43.57%

CHESHIRE 233,215.40 66 43.21%

CANTON 236,145.59 65 42.86%

CLINTON 237,882.61 64 42.50%

EAST LYME 239,652.52 63 42.14%

NORTH STONINGTON 239,912.89 62 41.79%

BERLIN 240,642.61 61 41.43%

COLEBROOK 241,720.88 60 41.07%

NEW FAIRFIELD 242,597.22 59 40.71%

OXFORD 245,440.02 58 40.36%

SIMSBURY 247,671.03 57 40.00%

GLASTONBURY 250,357.12 56 39.64%

SOUTHBURY 252,929.83 55 39.29%

BLOOMFIELD 257,551.23 54 38.93%

NORTH HAVEN 263,309.11 53 38.57%

ORANGE 267,351.37 52 38.21%

KILLINGWORTH 268,436.28 51 37.86%

MONROE 272,830.78 50 37.50%

Town NameECS Town Wealth

2013-2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

BETHANY 273,572.88 49 37.14%

NEWTOWN 276,525.34 48 36.79%

TRUMBULL 278,104.87 47 36.43%

SHELTON 285,301.30 46 36.07%

MIDDLEBURY 286,066.04 45 35.71%

BETHLEHEM 290,437.21 44 35.36%

UNION 292,040.04 43 35.00%

WOODBURY 304,610.86 42 34.64%

CHESTER 308,038.22 41 34.29%

LITCHFIELD 309,777.60 40 33.93%

CANAAN 321,299.04 39 33.57%

FARMINGTON 328,402.23 38 33.21%

WATERFORD 329,820.00 37 32.86%

MORRIS 334,573.27 36 32.50%

BRANFORD 335,569.02 35 32.14%

BROOKFIELD 336,529.41 34 31.79%

GUILFORD 337,824.81 33 31.43%

AVON 342,398.64 32 31.07%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth

2013-2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

NORWALK 351,919.33 31 30.71%

STONINGTON 356,306.21 30 30.36%

MADISON 384,770.17 29 30.00%

WESTBROOK 403,979.50 28 29.64%

NORFOLK 446,632.69 27 29.29%

GOSHEN 446,750.32 26 28.93%

WOODBRIDGE 468,280.61 25 28.57%

STAMFORD 473,624.82 24 28.21%

ESSEX 476,940.52 23 27.86%

FAIRFIELD 483,239.86 22 27.50%

OLD SAYBROOK 508,208.24 21 27.14%

SHERMAN 521,632.48 20 26.79%

OLD LYME 525,261.79 19 26.74%

EASTON 544,609.39 18 26.07%

RIDGEFIELD 549,968.01 17 25.71%

REDDING 555,124.98 16 25.36%

KENT 569,960.01 15 25.00%

WARREN 721,331.38 14 24.64%

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Town NameECS Town Wealth

2013-2014ECS Town Wealth

RankReimbursement

Percentage

WILTON 733,616.69 13 24.29%

BRIDGEWATER 758,463.16 12 23.93%

SHARON 904,116.97 11 23.57%

WESTON 912,656.45 10 23.21%

SALISBURY 914,363.68 9 22.86%

LYME 930,610.24 8 22.50%

CORNWALL 932,422.17 7 22.14%

WASHINGTON 960,587.78 6 21.79%

ROXBURY 1,135,698.99 5 21.43%

DARIEN 1,294,373.87 4 21.07%

WESTPORT 1,323,516.20 3 20.71%

NEW CANAAN 1,486,066.75 2 20.36%

GREENWICH 2,259,882.49 1 20.00%

Connecticut Priority School Districts2013-14

Ansonia

Bridgeport

Danbury

East Hartford

Hartford

Meriden

New Britain

New Haven

New London

Norwalk

Norwich

Putnam

Stamford

Waterbury

Windham

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Application Ranking System Per Public Act 14-98

SECTION J NCEF SAFE SCHOOLS FACILTIES CHECKLIST

Part of the application process requires completing an evaluation under the supervision of the local law enforcement agency for each school funding is being requested using a portion of the NCEF checklist in an excel spreadsheet format. This excel spreadsheet must be completed and submitted electronically in addition to submitting a printed copy with the application.

Separate File named “ NCEF Checklist Tool ”

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Of the applicants on behalf of such schools with greatest need for security infrastructure, first priority shall be given to applicants on behalf of schools that have no security infrastructure at the time of the school building security assessment

Succeeding priority will be given to applicants on behalf of schools located in priority school districts pursuant to section 10-266p of the general statutes (see listing above)

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