Briefing Materials

September 9 2013

I Task Force Fact Sheet

a Task Force Overview ldquoAn Opportunity to Address Our Countryrsquos Greatest Needsrdquo b CNCS Partnership Examples ldquoNational Service in Actionrdquo

II Task Force Program Models ldquoWays We Can Helprdquo III Presidential Memorandum IV Slide Presentation (with talking points) ldquoPartnerships to Achieve Your Mission By

Expanding National Servicerdquo V Appendix A Context for Partnerships

a Sample Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the US Department of Education b Guidance on Match Funds from the US Department of Education c Memo on Volunteering from the US Department of Labor

VI Appendix B CNCS Fact Sheets

a CNCS b AmeriCorps c AmeriCorps NCCC d AmeriCorps VISTA e Senior Corps f Disaster Services

Table of Contents

THE PRESIDENTrsquoS CALL TO ACTION On July 15 President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes the Task Force on Expanding National Service The Task Force consists of representatives of 13 cabinet departments six additional federal agencies and offices and other agencies to be designated Wendy Spencer the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Cecilia Muntildeoz the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council will co-chair the Task Force THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service SIX WAYS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL 1 Interagency Service Corps ndash Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships

2 Pipeline to Public Service ndash Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and

apply the skills they learn through national service

3 Policy Solutions ndash Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal

4 Efficiency through Innovation ndash Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology

5 Public-Private Partnerships ndash Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service 6 Cross-Agency Coordination ndash Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal

government HOW CNCS CAN WORK WITH AGENCIES CNCS is a federal agency that brings 20 years of experience of delivering national service and volunteerism as solutions to our communities More than 80000 AmeriCorps members and 360000 Senior Corps volunteers tackle the most pressing challenges facing America educating millions of students supporting individuals and families on the road to economic recovery supporting veterans and military families helping communities rebuild after disasters improving at-risk ecosystems and providing healthy futures for children across the country

Task Force Overview An Opportunity to Address Our Nationrsquos Greatest Needs

FEMA CORPS a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corporation for National and Community Service is a new 1600 member AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors ndash all while saving taxpayer dollars

SCHOOL TURNAROUND AMERICORPS a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools to support and sustain turnaround efforts These AmeriCorps members will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness This initiative will maximize the Department of Educationrsquos existing investment in the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program

STEM AMERICORPS which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country These members will mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math This will in turn build the pipeline for future STEM careers STEM AmeriCorps builds on the Presidentrsquos ldquoEducate to Innovaterdquo a nationwide effort to move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade

Partnership Examples National Service in Action

Questions to Consider CAPACITY BUILDING DIRECT SERVICE TEAM-BASED

DIRECT SERVICE GRANT PROGRAMS

What are the different models of national service

AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly

AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents

CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs

What is an example of this type of partnership

STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math

FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers

School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates

Which CNCS programs should I consider

bull AmeriCorps VISTA bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull Senior Corps

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer

Associate

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull Senior Corps

What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground)

bull Three months to one year bull Three to nine months bull Three months to one year

How long does a member serve bull 10 months to one year bull 10 months to one year bull As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity)

How long is the initial partnership bull One to three years bull One to three years bull Three years

Ways We Can Help Our Program Models

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 15 2013

July 15 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT Expanding National Service Through Partnerships

to Advance Government Priorities Service has always been integral to the American identity Our country was built on the belief that all of us working together can make this country a better place for all That spirit remains as strong and integral to our identity today as at our countrys founding Since its creation 20 years ago the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has been the Federal agency charged with leading and expanding national service The Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (SAA) expanded CNCSs authority to create opportunities for more Americans to serve This landmark bipartisan legislation focuses national service on six areas emergency and disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families The SAA provides greater opportunities for CNCS to partner with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and with the private sector to utilize national service to address these critical areas National service and volunteering can be effective solutions to national challenges and can have positive and lasting impacts that reach beyond the immediate service experience Americans engaged in national service make an intensive commitment to tackle unmet national and local needs by working through non-profit faith-based and community organizations Service can help Americans gain valuable skills pursue higher education and jumpstart their careers which can provide immediate and long-term benefits to those individuals as well as the communities in which they serve Americans are ready and willing to serve Applications from Americans seeking to engage in national service programs far exceed the number of available positions By creating new partnerships between agencies and CNCS that expand national service opportunities in areas aligned with agency missions we can utilize the American spirit of service to improve lives and communities expand economic and educational opportunities enhance agencies capacity to achieve their missions efficiently use tax dollars help individuals develop skills that will enable them to prepare for long-term careers and build a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

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CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

I Task Force Fact Sheet

a Task Force Overview ldquoAn Opportunity to Address Our Countryrsquos Greatest Needsrdquo b CNCS Partnership Examples ldquoNational Service in Actionrdquo

II Task Force Program Models ldquoWays We Can Helprdquo III Presidential Memorandum IV Slide Presentation (with talking points) ldquoPartnerships to Achieve Your Mission By

Expanding National Servicerdquo V Appendix A Context for Partnerships

a Sample Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the US Department of Education b Guidance on Match Funds from the US Department of Education c Memo on Volunteering from the US Department of Labor

VI Appendix B CNCS Fact Sheets

a CNCS b AmeriCorps c AmeriCorps NCCC d AmeriCorps VISTA e Senior Corps f Disaster Services

Table of Contents

THE PRESIDENTrsquoS CALL TO ACTION On July 15 President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes the Task Force on Expanding National Service The Task Force consists of representatives of 13 cabinet departments six additional federal agencies and offices and other agencies to be designated Wendy Spencer the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Cecilia Muntildeoz the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council will co-chair the Task Force THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service SIX WAYS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL 1 Interagency Service Corps ndash Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships

2 Pipeline to Public Service ndash Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and

apply the skills they learn through national service

3 Policy Solutions ndash Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal

4 Efficiency through Innovation ndash Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology

5 Public-Private Partnerships ndash Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service 6 Cross-Agency Coordination ndash Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal

government HOW CNCS CAN WORK WITH AGENCIES CNCS is a federal agency that brings 20 years of experience of delivering national service and volunteerism as solutions to our communities More than 80000 AmeriCorps members and 360000 Senior Corps volunteers tackle the most pressing challenges facing America educating millions of students supporting individuals and families on the road to economic recovery supporting veterans and military families helping communities rebuild after disasters improving at-risk ecosystems and providing healthy futures for children across the country

Task Force Overview An Opportunity to Address Our Nationrsquos Greatest Needs

FEMA CORPS a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corporation for National and Community Service is a new 1600 member AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors ndash all while saving taxpayer dollars

SCHOOL TURNAROUND AMERICORPS a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools to support and sustain turnaround efforts These AmeriCorps members will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness This initiative will maximize the Department of Educationrsquos existing investment in the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program

STEM AMERICORPS which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country These members will mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math This will in turn build the pipeline for future STEM careers STEM AmeriCorps builds on the Presidentrsquos ldquoEducate to Innovaterdquo a nationwide effort to move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade

Partnership Examples National Service in Action

Questions to Consider CAPACITY BUILDING DIRECT SERVICE TEAM-BASED

DIRECT SERVICE GRANT PROGRAMS

What are the different models of national service

AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly

AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents

CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs

What is an example of this type of partnership

STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math

FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers

School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates

Which CNCS programs should I consider

bull AmeriCorps VISTA bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull Senior Corps

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer

Associate

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull Senior Corps

What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground)

bull Three months to one year bull Three to nine months bull Three months to one year

How long does a member serve bull 10 months to one year bull 10 months to one year bull As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity)

How long is the initial partnership bull One to three years bull One to three years bull Three years

Ways We Can Help Our Program Models

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 15 2013

July 15 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT Expanding National Service Through Partnerships

to Advance Government Priorities Service has always been integral to the American identity Our country was built on the belief that all of us working together can make this country a better place for all That spirit remains as strong and integral to our identity today as at our countrys founding Since its creation 20 years ago the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has been the Federal agency charged with leading and expanding national service The Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (SAA) expanded CNCSs authority to create opportunities for more Americans to serve This landmark bipartisan legislation focuses national service on six areas emergency and disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families The SAA provides greater opportunities for CNCS to partner with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and with the private sector to utilize national service to address these critical areas National service and volunteering can be effective solutions to national challenges and can have positive and lasting impacts that reach beyond the immediate service experience Americans engaged in national service make an intensive commitment to tackle unmet national and local needs by working through non-profit faith-based and community organizations Service can help Americans gain valuable skills pursue higher education and jumpstart their careers which can provide immediate and long-term benefits to those individuals as well as the communities in which they serve Americans are ready and willing to serve Applications from Americans seeking to engage in national service programs far exceed the number of available positions By creating new partnerships between agencies and CNCS that expand national service opportunities in areas aligned with agency missions we can utilize the American spirit of service to improve lives and communities expand economic and educational opportunities enhance agencies capacity to achieve their missions efficiently use tax dollars help individuals develop skills that will enable them to prepare for long-term careers and build a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

THE PRESIDENTrsquoS CALL TO ACTION On July 15 President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes the Task Force on Expanding National Service The Task Force consists of representatives of 13 cabinet departments six additional federal agencies and offices and other agencies to be designated Wendy Spencer the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and Cecilia Muntildeoz the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council will co-chair the Task Force THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service SIX WAYS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL 1 Interagency Service Corps ndash Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships

2 Pipeline to Public Service ndash Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and

apply the skills they learn through national service

3 Policy Solutions ndash Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal

4 Efficiency through Innovation ndash Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology

5 Public-Private Partnerships ndash Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service 6 Cross-Agency Coordination ndash Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal

government HOW CNCS CAN WORK WITH AGENCIES CNCS is a federal agency that brings 20 years of experience of delivering national service and volunteerism as solutions to our communities More than 80000 AmeriCorps members and 360000 Senior Corps volunteers tackle the most pressing challenges facing America educating millions of students supporting individuals and families on the road to economic recovery supporting veterans and military families helping communities rebuild after disasters improving at-risk ecosystems and providing healthy futures for children across the country

Task Force Overview An Opportunity to Address Our Nationrsquos Greatest Needs

FEMA CORPS a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corporation for National and Community Service is a new 1600 member AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors ndash all while saving taxpayer dollars

SCHOOL TURNAROUND AMERICORPS a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools to support and sustain turnaround efforts These AmeriCorps members will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness This initiative will maximize the Department of Educationrsquos existing investment in the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program

STEM AMERICORPS which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country These members will mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math This will in turn build the pipeline for future STEM careers STEM AmeriCorps builds on the Presidentrsquos ldquoEducate to Innovaterdquo a nationwide effort to move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade

Partnership Examples National Service in Action

Questions to Consider CAPACITY BUILDING DIRECT SERVICE TEAM-BASED

DIRECT SERVICE GRANT PROGRAMS

What are the different models of national service

AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly

AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents

CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs

What is an example of this type of partnership

STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math

FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers

School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates

Which CNCS programs should I consider

bull AmeriCorps VISTA bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull Senior Corps

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer

Associate

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull Senior Corps

What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground)

bull Three months to one year bull Three to nine months bull Three months to one year

How long does a member serve bull 10 months to one year bull 10 months to one year bull As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity)

How long is the initial partnership bull One to three years bull One to three years bull Three years

Ways We Can Help Our Program Models

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 15 2013

July 15 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT Expanding National Service Through Partnerships

to Advance Government Priorities Service has always been integral to the American identity Our country was built on the belief that all of us working together can make this country a better place for all That spirit remains as strong and integral to our identity today as at our countrys founding Since its creation 20 years ago the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has been the Federal agency charged with leading and expanding national service The Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (SAA) expanded CNCSs authority to create opportunities for more Americans to serve This landmark bipartisan legislation focuses national service on six areas emergency and disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families The SAA provides greater opportunities for CNCS to partner with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and with the private sector to utilize national service to address these critical areas National service and volunteering can be effective solutions to national challenges and can have positive and lasting impacts that reach beyond the immediate service experience Americans engaged in national service make an intensive commitment to tackle unmet national and local needs by working through non-profit faith-based and community organizations Service can help Americans gain valuable skills pursue higher education and jumpstart their careers which can provide immediate and long-term benefits to those individuals as well as the communities in which they serve Americans are ready and willing to serve Applications from Americans seeking to engage in national service programs far exceed the number of available positions By creating new partnerships between agencies and CNCS that expand national service opportunities in areas aligned with agency missions we can utilize the American spirit of service to improve lives and communities expand economic and educational opportunities enhance agencies capacity to achieve their missions efficiently use tax dollars help individuals develop skills that will enable them to prepare for long-term careers and build a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

FEMA CORPS a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corporation for National and Community Service is a new 1600 member AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors ndash all while saving taxpayer dollars

SCHOOL TURNAROUND AMERICORPS a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools to support and sustain turnaround efforts These AmeriCorps members will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness This initiative will maximize the Department of Educationrsquos existing investment in the School Improvement Grant (SIG) program

STEM AMERICORPS which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country These members will mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math This will in turn build the pipeline for future STEM careers STEM AmeriCorps builds on the Presidentrsquos ldquoEducate to Innovaterdquo a nationwide effort to move American students from the middle to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next decade

Partnership Examples National Service in Action

Questions to Consider CAPACITY BUILDING DIRECT SERVICE TEAM-BASED

DIRECT SERVICE GRANT PROGRAMS

What are the different models of national service

AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly

AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents

CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs

What is an example of this type of partnership

STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math

FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers

School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates

Which CNCS programs should I consider

bull AmeriCorps VISTA bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull Senior Corps

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer

Associate

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull Senior Corps

What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground)

bull Three months to one year bull Three to nine months bull Three months to one year

How long does a member serve bull 10 months to one year bull 10 months to one year bull As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity)

How long is the initial partnership bull One to three years bull One to three years bull Three years

Ways We Can Help Our Program Models

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 15 2013

July 15 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT Expanding National Service Through Partnerships

to Advance Government Priorities Service has always been integral to the American identity Our country was built on the belief that all of us working together can make this country a better place for all That spirit remains as strong and integral to our identity today as at our countrys founding Since its creation 20 years ago the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has been the Federal agency charged with leading and expanding national service The Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (SAA) expanded CNCSs authority to create opportunities for more Americans to serve This landmark bipartisan legislation focuses national service on six areas emergency and disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families The SAA provides greater opportunities for CNCS to partner with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and with the private sector to utilize national service to address these critical areas National service and volunteering can be effective solutions to national challenges and can have positive and lasting impacts that reach beyond the immediate service experience Americans engaged in national service make an intensive commitment to tackle unmet national and local needs by working through non-profit faith-based and community organizations Service can help Americans gain valuable skills pursue higher education and jumpstart their careers which can provide immediate and long-term benefits to those individuals as well as the communities in which they serve Americans are ready and willing to serve Applications from Americans seeking to engage in national service programs far exceed the number of available positions By creating new partnerships between agencies and CNCS that expand national service opportunities in areas aligned with agency missions we can utilize the American spirit of service to improve lives and communities expand economic and educational opportunities enhance agencies capacity to achieve their missions efficiently use tax dollars help individuals develop skills that will enable them to prepare for long-term careers and build a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

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Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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Questions to Consider CAPACITY BUILDING DIRECT SERVICE TEAM-BASED

DIRECT SERVICE GRANT PROGRAMS

What are the different models of national service

AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly

AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents

CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs

What is an example of this type of partnership

STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math

FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers

School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates

Which CNCS programs should I consider

bull AmeriCorps VISTA bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull Senior Corps

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull AmeriCorps NCCC bull AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer

Associate

bull AmeriCorps State and National bull Senior Corps

What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground)

bull Three months to one year bull Three to nine months bull Three months to one year

How long does a member serve bull 10 months to one year bull 10 months to one year bull As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity)

How long is the initial partnership bull One to three years bull One to three years bull Three years

Ways We Can Help Our Program Models

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 15 2013

July 15 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT Expanding National Service Through Partnerships

to Advance Government Priorities Service has always been integral to the American identity Our country was built on the belief that all of us working together can make this country a better place for all That spirit remains as strong and integral to our identity today as at our countrys founding Since its creation 20 years ago the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has been the Federal agency charged with leading and expanding national service The Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (SAA) expanded CNCSs authority to create opportunities for more Americans to serve This landmark bipartisan legislation focuses national service on six areas emergency and disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families The SAA provides greater opportunities for CNCS to partner with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and with the private sector to utilize national service to address these critical areas National service and volunteering can be effective solutions to national challenges and can have positive and lasting impacts that reach beyond the immediate service experience Americans engaged in national service make an intensive commitment to tackle unmet national and local needs by working through non-profit faith-based and community organizations Service can help Americans gain valuable skills pursue higher education and jumpstart their careers which can provide immediate and long-term benefits to those individuals as well as the communities in which they serve Americans are ready and willing to serve Applications from Americans seeking to engage in national service programs far exceed the number of available positions By creating new partnerships between agencies and CNCS that expand national service opportunities in areas aligned with agency missions we can utilize the American spirit of service to improve lives and communities expand economic and educational opportunities enhance agencies capacity to achieve their missions efficiently use tax dollars help individuals develop skills that will enable them to prepare for long-term careers and build a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

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(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 15 2013

July 15 2013 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT Expanding National Service Through Partnerships

to Advance Government Priorities Service has always been integral to the American identity Our country was built on the belief that all of us working together can make this country a better place for all That spirit remains as strong and integral to our identity today as at our countrys founding Since its creation 20 years ago the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has been the Federal agency charged with leading and expanding national service The Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (SAA) expanded CNCSs authority to create opportunities for more Americans to serve This landmark bipartisan legislation focuses national service on six areas emergency and disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families The SAA provides greater opportunities for CNCS to partner with other executive departments and agencies (agencies) and with the private sector to utilize national service to address these critical areas National service and volunteering can be effective solutions to national challenges and can have positive and lasting impacts that reach beyond the immediate service experience Americans engaged in national service make an intensive commitment to tackle unmet national and local needs by working through non-profit faith-based and community organizations Service can help Americans gain valuable skills pursue higher education and jumpstart their careers which can provide immediate and long-term benefits to those individuals as well as the communities in which they serve Americans are ready and willing to serve Applications from Americans seeking to engage in national service programs far exceed the number of available positions By creating new partnerships between agencies and CNCS that expand national service opportunities in areas aligned with agency missions we can utilize the American spirit of service to improve lives and communities expand economic and educational opportunities enhance agencies capacity to achieve their missions efficiently use tax dollars help individuals develop skills that will enable them to prepare for long-term careers and build a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

2 Therefore by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to expand the positive impact of national service I hereby direct the following Section 1 Establishing a Task Force on Expanding National Service There is established a Task Force on Expanding National Service to be co-chaired by the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council which shall include representatives from agencies and offices that administer programs and develop policies in areas that include the six focus areas set forth in the SAA The Task Force shall include representatives from (a) the Department of Defense (b) the Department of Justice (c) the Department of the Interior (d) the Department of Agriculture (e) the Department of Commerce (f) the Department of Labor (g) the Department of Health and Human Services (h) the Department of Housing and Urban Development (i) the Department of Transportation (j) the Department of Energy (k) the Department of Education (l) the Department of Veterans Affairs (m) the Department of Homeland Security (n) the Peace Corps (o) the National Science Foundation (p) the Office of Personnel Management (q) the Environmental Protection Agency (r) the White House Office of Cabinet Affairs and (s) such other agencies and offices as the co-chairs may designate Sec 2 Mission and Function of the Task Force (a) The Task Force shall (i) identify existing and if appropriate

recommend new policies or practices that support the expansion of national service and volunteer opportunities that align with the SAA and agency priorities

3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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3 (ii) make recommendations on the most effective way

to coordinate national service and volunteering programs across the Federal Government

(iii) identify and develop opportunities for

interagency agreements between CNCS and other agencies to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(iv) identify and develop public-private

partnerships to support the expansion of national service and volunteering

(v) identify and develop strategies to use

innovation and technology to facilitate the ability of the public to participate in national service and volunteering activities and

(vi) develop a mechanism to evaluate the

effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of national service and volunteering interventions in achieving agency priorities and aggregate and disseminate the results of that evaluation

(b) Within 18 months of the date of this memorandum the Task Force shall provide the President with a report on the progress made with respect to the functions set forth in subsection (a) of this section Sec 3 Facilitating National Service and Volunteering Partnerships (a) Each agency on the Task Force shall (i) within 180 days of the date of this memorandum

consult with CNCS about how existing authorities and CNCS programs can be used to enter into interagency and public-private partnerships that allow for meaningful national service and volunteering opportunities including participating in AmeriCorps and help the agency achieve its mission

(ii) work with CNCS to evaluate the effectiveness

and cost-effectiveness of such partnerships and (iii) work with CNCS to identify ways in which the

agencys national service participants and volunteers can develop transferable skills and also how national service can serve as a pipeline to employment inside and outside the Federal Government

(b) Where practicable agencies may consider entering into interagency agreements with CNCS to share program development and funding responsibilities as authorized under 42 USC 12571(b)(1) Sec 4 Recruitment of National Service Participants in the Civilian Career Services In order to provide national service participants a means to pursue additional opportunities to continue their public service through career civilian service the Office of Personnel Management shall within 120 days of the date of this memorandum issue guidance to agencies on developing and improving Federal recruitment strategies for participants in national service

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

4 Sec 5 General Provisions (a) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the authority granted by law or Executive Order

to an agency or the head thereof or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office

of Management and Budget relating to budgetary administrative or legislative proposals

(b) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations (c) This memorandum is not intended to and does not create any right or benefit substantive or procedural enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States its departments agencies or entities its officers employees or agents or any other person (d) The Chief Executive Officer of CNCS is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register BARACK OBAMA

Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

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Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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Partnerships to Achieve Your MissionBy Expanding National Service

This PowerPoint presentation provides added context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service It will give you an overview of how to use national service to achieve your mission and can serve as a resource for your staff to learn and share key information National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact Through its programs the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) mobilizes 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Agenda

bull Task Force Overview

bull Interagency Partnerships

bull Introduction to CNCS

bull This presentation will provide background and context for the Task Force on Expanding National Service

bull Wersquoll look at several examples of successful partnerships bull Yoursquoll get a simplified explanation of how to work with the Corporation for National and Community

Service to achieve the Presidentrsquos goals bull And wersquoll introduce you to CNCS and its major initiatives

Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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Task Force Overview

THE GOAL OF THE TASK FORCE The Task Force will advance Agency and Administration priorities through the expansion of national service National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Task Force Announcement

And today I want to announce a new task force [hellip] to take a fresh look at how we can better support national service ndash in particular on some of our most important national priorities improving schools recovering from disasters and mentoring our kids

-- President Obama July 15 2013

bull Building on a longstanding tradition of bipartisan support for national service and volunteerism President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum that establishes an interagency Task Force led by the CNCS at an event honoring President George HW Bush for his life of service

bull The Task Force will develop strategies to expand national service to meet national needs through collaboration with other Federal agencies and the private sector and is the latest in a series of actions the Administration has taken over the past four years to expand opportunities for Americans to serve focus service on pressing challenges

bull Among other activities the Task Force will make recommendations on polices to expand national service opportunities recommend ways to coordinate volunteering and service programs across the Federal government develop opportunities for interagency agreements between CNCS and other federal agencies and identify public-private partnerships to expand national service

bull Over the next six months agencies participating on the Task Force will confer with CNCS about potential partnerships to engage more Americans in national service to solve problems and advance agency priorities

bull By creating new interagency and public-private partnerships for national service the Presidentrsquos action will engage more Americans in results-driven service expand economic and educational opportunities for those who serve enhance Federal agenciesrsquo capacity to achieve their missions more efficiently use tax dollars and build the pipeline of Americans ready to enter public service

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

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(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

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CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Task Force Partners

bull Co-chaired by the CEO of CNCS Wendy Spencer and the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Cecilia Muntildeoz the National Service Task Force partners include the following 18 agencies and offices (and other agencies to be designated)

the Department of Defense the Department of Justice the Department of the Interior the Department of Agriculture the Department of Commerce the Department of Labor the Department of Health and Human Services the Department of Housing and Urban Development the Department of the Treasury the Department of Transportation the Department of Energy the Department of Education the Department of Veterans Affairs the Department of Homeland Security the Peace Corps the National Science Foundation the Office of Personnel Management the Environmental Protection Agency

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

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Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Interagency Partnerships

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Partnerships and Growth

bull Solve Problems

bull Increase Efficiency

bull Achieve Priorities

bull Create Opportunities

YourAgency

When you partner with national service you get a cost-effective human-capital solution that builds pathways to opportunity and helps achieve your agencyrsquos mission We help you bull Achieve priorities bull Create opportunities bull Solve problems bull Increase efficiency Six Ways to Achieve Our Goal bull Launch new national service corps through interagency partnerships bull Create a pipeline of Americans who are ready to enter public service and apply the skills they learn

through national service bull Explore policy solutions that advance the Task Forcersquos goal bull Increase the efficiency of tax dollars through the use of innovation and technology bull Identify public-private partnerships to expand national service bull Coordinate volunteering and service programs across the federal government

How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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How You Can Partner With Us

bull How can national service help meet your agencyrsquos mission bull New corps for ldquocapacity-buildingrdquo or ldquoboots on the groundrdquo

Three Program Models bull Capacity Building bull Direct Service Team-Based bull Direct Service Grant Programs

bull Expand policies or practices within your agency to support national service bull There are things you can do today to support national service

bull Example US Dept of Ed guidance on match funds

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

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fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Direct Service Team-Based

What is the service model AmeriCorps members serve in teams to accomplish service projects that range in length from four weeks to 10 months Projects could include restoring trails tutoring children or building homes for low-income residents Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC AmeriCorps VISTA ndash Summer Associate What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three to nine months How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

FEMA Corps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and CNCS It is a team-based program that places members around the country to provide critical support after disasters and develop the next generation of emergency managers bull In the Spring of 2012 CNCS partnered with FEMA to announce the creation of a new program

designed to strengthen the nations ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people

bull FEMA Corps is a new 1600-member program of AmeriCorps NCCC solely devoted to disaster response and recovery FEMA Corps strengthens disaster capacity prepares young people for emergency management careers and saves significant taxpayer dollars FEMA Corps members provided invaluable service in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and recent tornadoes in the Midwest and have developed innovative ways to serve disaster survivors

bull President Obama recently recognized FEMA Corps in his remarks presenting the new management

agenda stating ldquoFor example until recently when a natural disaster struck teams from FEMA had to rely exclusively on in-person inspections to figure out which families needed help hellip And FEMA agents went door-to-door in some areas with iPads helping residents who had lost power and Internet access sign up for disaster relief without leaving their homes So making sure that wersquore delivering services better faster more efficientlyrdquo

Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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Direct Service Grant Programs

What is the service model CNCS issues grants to non-profit organizations and community partners (eg Habitat for Humanity City Year YouthBuild Jumpstart etc) to support AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers who address unmet community needs Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps State and National Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve As long as one year (part-time or full-time capacity) How long is the initial partnership Three years

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

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fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

School Turnaround AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and CNCS that places members with grantee partners at the nationrsquos lowest performing schools where they will work to boost student achievement attendance and graduation rates bull In February 2013 CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer joined US Sec of Education Arne Duncan to announce

School Turnaround AmeriCorps a new competitive grant program to reinforce and accelerate intervention efforts in the nationrsquos lowest-performing schools

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps is a partnership between the Department of Education and

AmeriCorps that will bring more than 650 new AmeriCorps members into some of our lowest-performing schools this fall where they will work to boost student academic achievement attendance high school graduation rates and college and career readiness

bull In July 2013 the first School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants were announced with $15 million over three years going to 13 organizations in 70 urban and rural communities across the country

bull School Turnaround AmeriCorps will leverage an anticipated $18 million in grantee match funding in addition to the $15 million in federal funds during a three-year cycle The 13 awardees were selected from 66 applicants from around the country

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Capacity Building

What is the service model AmeriCorps members or Senior Corps volunteers work with organizations to provide community support and organization Members may coordinate volunteers but are not direct service providers For example members would recruit volunteer tutors rather than tutor children directly Which CNCS programs should I consider AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps State and National AmeriCorps NCCC Senior Corps What is the average timeline (From identifying agency priority to getting boots on the ground) Three months to one year How long does a member serve 10 months to one year How long is the initial partnership One to three years

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

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(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

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(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

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EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

STEM AmeriCorps

Whatrsquos an example of an existing partnership STEM AmeriCorps members will serve with nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to help young people excel in science technology engineering and math bull STEM AmeriCorps which President Obama announced at the White House Science Fair this spring is

a multi-year initiative to place hundreds of AmeriCorps members in nonprofits across the country to mobilize STEM professionals to inspire young people to excel in science technology engineering and math to build the pipeline for future STEM careers

bull In the first phase CNCS will place 50 full-time AmeriCorps members with FIRSTreg (For Inspiration and

Recognition of Science and Technology) a nonprofit founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people through robotics competitions

bull The AmeriCorps members will serve in low-income communities across the country They will recruit

volunteers and support teams of students to participate in FIRST competitions making it possible for more students to be exposed to the STEM fields

bull Through a grant competition in late 2013 CNCS will provide funding to hundreds of STEM-focused AmeriCorps members across the country AmeriCorps members will recruit and support thousands of STEM professionals to volunteer through in-school after-school and other academic programs To maximize this opportunity CNCS will pursue partnerships with both the private sector and other federal agencies

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

About CNCS

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Who We Are

$850 millionleveraged

5 million Americans

70000locations

bull The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through its AmeriCorps Senior Corps Social Innovation Fund and Volunteer Generation Fund programs and leads the Presidents national call to service initiative United We Serve

bull National service engages citizen volunteers in problem-solving uses competition to fund high-value

programs leverages substantial outside support and mobilizes volunteers to multiply impact CNCS programs annually mobilize 5 million volunteers and leverage hundreds of millions of dollars of non-CNCS resources from business foundations and other sources

bull CNCS is already working with other federal agencies to leverage national service to meet national needs The Presidential Memorandum will accelerate those efforts and open the door to new partnerships Expanding upon its existing system of private sector matching CNCS is also actively reaching out to corporations foundations and other funders to secure additional support for national service

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Our Focus Areas

Disaster Services

Economic Opportunity

Education

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Futures

Veterans and Military Families

bull With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation

bull CNCS recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress and prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Our Programs

bull AmeriCorps provides opportunities for more than 80000 Americans each year to give intensive service to their communities and country through three programs AmeriCorps (grants) AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)

bull AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor youth build affordable housing assist veterans and military families provide health services run after-school programs help communities respond to disasters and build the capacity of nonprofit groups to become self-sustaining among many other activities

bull AmeriCorps members in recent years have stepped up their role in recruiting training and managing volunteers of all ages and backgrounds supporting 34 million community volunteers in 2011 alone

bull In exchange for a year of full-time service members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or graduate school or to pay back qualified student loans Since 1994 more than 800000 Americans have given 1 billion hours of service through AmeriCorps

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Our Programs

bull Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 330000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program

bull RSVP volunteers help local police departments conduct safety patrols participate in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities

bull Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs

bull Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

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(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

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(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

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EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

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US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

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EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Our Programs

SocialInnovation Fund

bull The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges

bull As part of the Administrationrsquos innovation agenda CNCS launched the Social Innovation Fund a

unique model that improves the lives of people in low-income communities and expands the impact of high-performing organizations using evidence-based practices

bull In its first three years the Social Innovation Fund has invested in 200 nonprofit organizations in 34

states and Washington DC and served more than 174000 individuals Through its unique 3 to 1 match structure it has attracted commitments of more than $350 million in private and non-federal funds

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

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CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

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Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Our Programs

Volunteer Generation Fund

19 states

bull CNCS strengthens the impact of Americarsquos volunteers by bringing more individuals into service and building the capacity of nonprofits to effectively manage volunteers

bull Thatrsquos why CNCS is thrilled that the Presidentrsquos FY 2014 budget requests a significant increase in the Volunteer Generation Fund a CNCS program to strengthen volunteer management practices and proposes renaming the program the George HW Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

bull CNCS also leads national days of service in particular the Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service and

the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Annually these events provide opportunities for 760000 volunteers to serve every year

bull In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all

Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more

bull The Administration worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

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Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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Our Grantees

bull As the nationrsquos largest grantmaker for service and volunteering CNCS plays a critical role in

strengthening Americarsquos nonprofit sector and addressing our nationrsquos challenges through service bull CNCS programs provide grants to some of the nationrsquos leading nonprofits including familiar names

like the American Red Cross Habitat for Humanity Big Brothers Big Sisters and more

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Our Corporate Supporters

bull Most organizations who receive CNCS grants are required to obtain matching funds with non-CNCS resources which often includes private sector and corporate entities

bull In addition CNCS has found opportunities to sponsor with its corporate supporters in other ways For

example bull Time Warner Southwest Airlines and Shell also supported AmeriCorps response efforts in Hurricane

Sandy-affected New York and New Jersey bull Google is financing an AmeriCorps program designed to help nonprofits effectively use technology to

further their missions bull And Bank of America has enlisted AmeriCorps members to support financial literacy efforts

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Appendix A

Context for Partnerships

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

10 Purpose

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the US Department of Education (ED) (hereafter collectively the Parties) enter into this Interagency Agreement (IAA) pursuant to their respective authorities outlined below The Parties will work collaboratively to develop fund and establish an AmeriCorps grant program called the School Turnaround AmeriCorps This program will combine the resources of ArneriCorps EDs School Improvement Grant (SIG) program and support from national private sector partners and local programs to increase educational achievement high school graduation rates and college readiness for students in our nations lowest-performing elementary middle and high schools School Turnaround AmeriCorps will be funded through a combination of Federal and nonshyFederal (private) funds

20 General Description of Agreement

(A) This IAA constitutes an agreement between CNCS and ED and may be amended or modified by the Parties in accordance with Section 90 of this IAA as necessary Any Exhibits attached to this IAA constitute an intebTal part of this IAA

(B) The initial term of this IAA begins upon the date of signature of this IAA by both Parties and remains in effect until the close-out of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year

(C) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grants will be three-year grants

(D) The Parties intend that Members of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps will perform service pursuant to this IAA during the 2013-20142014-2015 and 2015-2016 academic years

(E) Subject to the availability of funds CNCS and ED shall provide funding to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps in accordance with this IAA CNCS and ED shall each contribute $25 million for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program to support Grants cbildcare for Members and the Grant Application and Review Process costs ED shall transfer that $25 million to CNCS each year in accordance with Paragraph 7 of this IAA CNCS shall also commit resources necessary to support the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program including administrative support information technology support certain evaluation costs and training and technical assistance for Grantees for each year of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps program In addition CNCS will commit the value of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all Members for Year 1 and Year 2 of this program These costs are estimated to be at least $15 million per program year The

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORA TlON FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Parties agree to resolve responsibility for the funding of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for Year 3 at an appropriate time in the future In any event ED will not be required to contribute more than $25 miJlion in any year of the School Turnaround ArneriCorps program

(F) CNCS and ED shall develop a plan to raise at least $5 million for each year of the three years of the program created by this IAA from non-Federal sources All potential donors must be approved by ED and CNCS in accordance with each Partys procedures prior to accepting donations from potential donors by either Party on behalf of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps The Parties agree not to accept donations for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps from manufacturers of tobacco products firearms or alcoholic beverages The Parties commit to working together to develop a plan to secure this nonshyFederal funding

(G) The Parties will collaboratively develop a Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that will describe the purpose and goals of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and invite applications for School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants After awards are granted pursuant to a grant review process detailed below CNCS wiU award and manage School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants in accordance with the rules and regulations governing all AmeriCorps grants

(H) Performance of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants shall be performed by individuals called School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members and they shall be members of AmeriCorps and shall act in conformance with and abide by the AmeriCorps rules and procedures established by law and regulation

(I) School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees will measure and report on their performance to CNCS CNCS will share this performance reporting information with ED

30 Authorities

(A) Legal authority to enter into this IAA includes

( 1) The Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA) Pub L No 96-88 as amended (20 usc sect 3475)

(2) The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) Pub L No 101-610 as amended (in particular 42 USC sectsect 1257l(b) 12611-12626 12651b(g)(10)(B) and 12651 g(b ))

(B) Other relevant authorities (1) The NCSA generally (2) AmeriCorps Regulations 45 CFR Chapter XXV

2

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) AmeriCorps Grant Provisions for the relevant Program year (the Provisions for Year I are attached hereto as Exhibit I)

(4) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 sect 1003(g) ofTitle I (5) The School Improvement Grants Final Requirements 75 FR 66363 (Oct 28201 0)

40 Definitions

(A)AmeriCorps A program ofCNCS that makes grants to national service programs that arc focused on addressing unmet community needs AmeriCorps was created pursuant to and is governed by 42 USC sect 12571 et seq

(B) Grant Application and Review Process (GARP) GARP refers to CNCSs comprehensive process that commences with NOFO development and publication includes outreach application submission and review of applications and concludes with making and announcing funding decisions

(C) Grant An award of financial assistance made to an applicant and governed by the grant agreement the AmeriCorps Grant Provisions the AmeriCorps Regulations and the NCSA

(D) Grantee The recipient of a School Turnaround AmeriCorps grant Grantees agree to abide by all rules regulations and laws applicable to AmeriCorps national service programs

(E) Member An individual serving as a member of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Members must meet the eligibility requirements for AmeriCorps members and are eligible to receive all benefits available to AmeriCorps members for which they qualify

(F) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity (NOFO) A document developed jointly by the Parties to notify the public of the opportunity of funding for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps that describes the purpose of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps and establishes the process and criteria for awarding School Turnaround AmeriCorps grants

(G) Performance Measures Performance measurement mctrics adopted by CNCS The Performance Measures that may be selected by Grantees are attached hereto as Exhibit 2

(H) School Turnaround AmeriCorps An AmeriCorps program designed and funded by ED and CNCS and administered by CNCS

50 Responsibilities

(A)CNCS will

(I) Collaborate with ED to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

3

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(2) Conduct GARP for the School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(3) Publish the NOFO for each program year

(4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Collect Partnership Agreements (as described in the NOFO) from Grantees upon request by ED and submit them to ED for its review

(6) Coordinate with ED to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(7) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(8) Award Grants no later than August 1 in the first year of the program and no later than July I in the second and third years of the program

(9) Provide technical assistance to Grantees

(IO) Oversee and monitor Grantees to ensure compliance with the NOFO the terms of the Grants and all applicable rules regulations and laws

(11) Assess the performance of Grantees in collaboration with ED

(12) Provide a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to Members that qualify

(13) Lead the fundraising efTorts described in Section 20(E) of the IAA and

(14) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

(B) ED will

(I) Coordinate middotitb CNCS to develop a NOFO that includes agreed-upon selection criteria and programmatic objectives

(2) Publicize the NOFO to encourage potential Grantees to apply

4

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMM1JNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(3) Identify potential external peer reviewers

( 4) Provide staff to review applications

(5) Review and assess any Partnership Agreements collected from Grantees by CNCS and communicate results of that review to CNCS in a timely manner

(6) Post results of the competition on the ED website

(7) Coordinate with CNCS to notify applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders of the results of the competition

(8) Comply with Paragraph 130 in all communications with potential applicants applicants members of the legislature and other relevant stakeholders

(9) Assess the performance of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees in collaboration with CNCS and provide CNCS with any relevant analysis of School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees performance

(1 0) Provide timely responses to CNCS s requests for approval of potential donors and

(11) Provide technical assistance to School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantees and

(12) Share data (including but not limited to school-level student-level and national service member-level) that is readily available to it and relevant to a national evaluation of the School Turnaround AmeriCorps Data sharing will include short-term and long-term outcomes of school and student performance in the schools served by a School Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee and the matched comparison group of schools involved in EDs school turnaround programs but not served by a Schoo) Turnaround AmeriCorps Grantee

60 Grant Application and Review Process

(A) CNCS will develop and administer the GARP consistent with the provisions of this Paragraph ofthe IAA and with CNCS s policies governing GARP

(B) The Parties will jointly develop a GARP timeline for each year of the program

(C) CNCS and ED will have responsibility for reviewing applications and making funding decisions as outlined in Exhibit 3

(D) Awards will be made by August I for the first year of the program and by July 1 for the

second and third years of the program

5

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TilE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) C~CS and ED will make continuation funding detem1inations based on the tenns set forth _in the NOFO and on the Grantees performance

70 Transfer of Funds

(A) Year 1 As soon as is practicable after the signing of this IAA by both Parties and before the publication of the NOFO ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS via the Department of Treasurys Intra-governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) process to the Agency Location Code (ALC) specified by CNCS

(B) Year 2 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2014 program year no later than October 31 2013 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(C) Year 3 Subject to the availability of funds ED will obligate and provide $2500000 to CNCS for the FY 2015 program year no later than October 31 2014 or a date mutually agreed upon by the Parties

(D) Required Fields for IPAC Transactions

(1) ALC Transaction Contact (Contracting Officer Representation (COR)Point Of Contact) and Financial POC

(2) Contact Phone and email address (3) Purchase Order Nwnber (and IAA number if different) ( 4) Invoice Nwnber (5) Senders Treasury Account Symbol (6) Receiver s Department Code (7) Senders Obligating Document Number (8) Senders SGL Transaction (9) Transaction Description field should identify if advance or disbursement (10) Appropriation accounting data ( 11) Associated dollar amounts

80 Performance Measurement

(A) Grantees must measure and report to CNCS on their performance on an annual basis

(B) Grantees must select Performance Measures from the list attached as Exhibit 2 and have their selection approved in advance by CNCS

(C) Performance Measures may vary from Grantee to Grantee

(D) CNCS will collect and report on Grantee Performance Measures

6

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

(E) CNCS will share the coJiected Performance Measures with ED within 90 days of receipt of the information

90 Modifications

(A) Any amendment or modification to this IAA must be signed by both Parties and be in writing Upon execution any mutually agreed upon amendment or modification shall constitute an integral part ofthis lAA

(B) The Parties may revise the amounts listed in Section 70 of this JAA as a result of changes in the availability of funds and may adjust those amounts to reflect funding priorities or needs

(C) Either Party may change the personnel designated in Paragraph 110 of this IAA unilaterally but shall provide written notice to the other Party within thi11y (30) days

100 Duration and Termination

(A) This IAA shall be for three (3) years with the Parties having the option to extend the IAA by mutual written consent

(B) Either Party may terminate this IAA for any reason by giving the other Party written notice no later than 90 days prior to the publication of the NOFO

(C) Termination by either Party with at least 30 daysbull notice shall be prospective only

110 Agency Representatives

(A)CNCSs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Rosa Moreno-Mahoney 2026067556 rmmahoneycnsgov

(B) EDs designated Agency Representative for this IAA is Carlas McCauley 2022600824 carlasmccauleyedgov

120 Disputes

Nothing in this IAA is intended to conflict with the legal authorities of either Party or Federal law Should disagreement arise as to the interpretation of the provisions of this IAA that cannot be resolved between C)ICS and ED the area(s) of disagreement will be documented in writing by program staff at each agency and presented to the Office of General Counsel at CNCS and the Office of the General Counsel at ED for appropriate resolution If the Parties cannot reach settlement at this level then they will raise the disagreement to the next level in accordance with each agencys procedures for final resolution

7

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

130 Publicity

The Parties agree to

(A) Jointly develop and comply with public affairs guidance that shall include the following guiding principles

(B) Develop unified communications materials and efforts that emphasize the cooperation between ED and CNCS

(C) Refer to this joint program in all communications (written electronic or otherwise) by its complete official title School Turnaround AmeriCorps

(D) Seek to maximize the opportunities to highlight School Turnaround AmeriCorps through ED and CNCS activities publicity and publications and

(E) Comply with the jointly developed public affairs guidance when making any public statements or other disclosures arising from or related to this IAA to any third party and where practicable subject all public statements and other disclosures arising from or related to this lAA to review by both Parties prior to approval andor release

AGREED and ACCEPTED BY

For the Department of Education

Deb rah S DehsJe US Department of Education Assistant Secretary Office of Elemenyrry and Secondary Education Date lf lt2f 1 ~I

8

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 1-AmeriCorps Grant Provisions

The 2012-2013 grant provisions are online and can be found at this website

httpwwwamericomsgovfor organizationsmanageindexasp

9

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TI-lE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 2- Performance Measures

SCHOOL TliRNAROlfNl) A1FIUCORPS PRIOI~IT MEASURES

ED2 Number of students that completed p articipation in CNCS-supported K-1 2

education programs

ED4A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that were sustained by the

CNCS-supported program for at least the required time period

EDS Number of students with improved academic performance in literacy andor math

ED6 Number of students that improved their school attendance over the course of the CNCS-supported programs involvement with the student

ED27 Number of students in grades K-12 that participated in the mentoring or tutoring or

other education program including CNCS-supported service learning who demonstrated improved academic engagement

SCBOOL Tl l iNROllNI) AMFRICORPS C01PLEMENTARY MEASlIRFS

ED 1 Number of students who start in a CNCS-supported education program

ED3A Number of disadvantaged youthmentor matches that are commenced by CNCS-supported programs

ED7 Number of students with no or decreased disciplinary referrals and suspensions over

the course ofthe CNCS-supported programs involvement

ED9 Number of students graduating from high school on time with a diploma

ED 10 Number of students entering post-secondary institutions

SIG 1 Number of minutes within the school year

SIG 2 Number and percentage of students completing advanced coursework (eg

APIB) early-college high schools or dual enrolLment classes

SIG 3 Dropout rate

SIG 4 Truants

10

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

fNTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TrONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVlCE AND THE

US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3-Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making

Step 1 Compliance Review

CNCS in collaboration with ED will establish compliance criteria and a compliance review form to be used in evaluating applicants compliance with eligibility submission date and time

basic program requirements completeness and other published requirements specified in the NOFO This fonn will be used by the Compliance Committee to assess whether each application

is compliant CNCS will notify ED of the compliance decisions The Compliance Review will be handled in the manner required by CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3 Application Deadlines and Late Submissions The compliance criteria and compliance review form will be consistent ith CNCS policy OGP0-2009-01-2013-3

Step 2 Blended Review

During the Blended Review panels comprised of CNCS staff ED staff and expert external

reviewers assess applications The panels assess the quality of each application against the selection criteria published in the NOFO Each reviewer individually assesses each application

focusing on the quality of the applicants response in each section of the application They then

assign a rating and score and complete an overall appraisal After individual reviews are complete the panels convene by teleconference to discuss each application The purpose of the

discussions is to ensure a common understanding of the application and discuss significant strengths and weakness of the applications The average of the reviewers scores (mean) will be used to compute the final score

Step 3 Analysis of Blended Review Results

A group of ED staff and CNCS staff will analyze the results and factor in strategic considerations

identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applications should advance to the applicant clarification phase As part of this step the group will prepare a draft

recommendation package identifying the applicants selected to advance to clarification

Step 4 Pre-Decision Meeting

A small number of CNCS staff and ED staff meet with the Chief Executive Officer of CNCS

(CEO) EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to present the recommendations developed in Step 3 Participants in the meeting will consider and discuss the recommendation package The CEO ofCNCS and the Secretary Deputy Secretary or

Assistant Secretary will decide which of the recommended applicants will advance to

clarification

11

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CORPORATION FOR NA TlONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE

US DEPARTMElT OF EDUCATION

EXHIBIT 3 continued

Step 5 Analysis of Clarification amp OGM Results

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 3 (or the approved substitute) will analyze the information obtained from applicants through the clarification process and apply the

strategic considerations identified in the NOFO to develop a recommendation for which applicants should be funded As part of this step the group will consider relevant information

about the applicants provided by the CNCS Office of Grants Management (OGM) related to the financial management of an AmeriCorps grant After consideration of the information obtained

through clarification and from OGM the staff will prepare a draft recommendation package identifying the applicants recommended for funding

Step 6 Discussion Meeting

The same ED and CNCS staff who participated in Step 4 (or the approved substitute) meet again with the CEO EDs Assistant Secretary andor her designees and CNCS executive level staff to discuss the funding recommendations developed in Step 5 Participants in the meeting will

consider and discuss the recommendation package

Step 7 Notification and Discussion of Proposed Funding Decisions

CNCS will communicate the CEOs proposed funding decisions to ED CNCS will provide ED with a rationale and justification for any proposed decisions that differ from the funding

recommendations discussed in Step 6 In the event that ED disagrees with the proposed funding decisions the Secretary may contact the CEO to discuss the proposed final decisions

Step 8 CEO Decisions

The CEO will consider the recoron1endation package as well as the information obtained through the Steps 6 and 7 meetings and make final decisions about what applicants should receive grants

Step 9 Certification

CNCS will certify the results of the review process and award the grants

12

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Insurance CLASSifJ~TION Unem loyment EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE SYMSOL ADVISORY SYSTEM OUI-DL

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DATE

Washington DC 2D210 April 1 9 2012

ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO 1 6-1 2

TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES

FROM JANEOATES ~ ()-~-~ Assistant Secretary U middot

SUBJECT Payment of Unemployment Compensation to Individuals who are Volunteering

1 Purpose To strongly encourage states to both promote volunteerism in their communities and interpret state law to not disqualify individuals from receipt of Unemployment Compensation (UC) as a result of volunteer activities

2 References bull Sections 3304 and 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) bull Title III of the Social Security Act (SSA) bull Section 134 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) bull Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) bull 20 CFR Part 604 bull Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No 12-09 Joint Guidance for States

Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers and

bull Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No 787 The Secretarys Decision in the South Dakota Conformity Hearing Held July 7 1964 Disqualification for BaseshyPeriod Wages of$6000 or Over

3 Background The Department of Labor (Department) has encouraged Americas unemployed workers to pursue education and training opportunities as the economy recovers to improve their skills and better position themselves for employment opportunities in the future In TEGL No 12-09 the Department previously issued guidance to states seeking to implement subsidized work-based training programs for unemployed workers In this UIPL the Department recognizes that volunteering for governmental entities and non-profit organizations can help unemployed workers develop and maintain skills expand their network of contacts and enhance their resumes all while making a positive impact on their communities

Volunteerism can be a viable and successful strategy that supports reemployment and does not need to interfere with UC recipients responsibilities to be able and available for work and actively seeking work Therefore the Department encourages states to promote volunteering by individuals receiving UC to review their current able and available and

RESCISSIONS None

EXPIRATION DATE Continuing

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

work search requirements and implement policies that allow individuals to volunteer consistent with the requirements ofFederallaw without making them ineligible for UC

This UIPL provides guidance for states regarding volunteerism and also reminds states of some limitations in Federal law

4 Application of Able and Available and Work Search Requirements Federal regulations at 20 CFR part 604 require state UC law to provide that individuals must be able to work and available for work (AampA) to be eligible for UC Generally speaking a state may consider an individual available for work if he or she is available for all work for all or a portion of the week claimed provided that any limitation placed by the individual on his or her availability does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market 20 CFR 6044(a) This regulation provides some latitude to states in deciding whether participation in certain activities would remove the individual from the labor market For example a state may provide that an individual remains available for work while performing volunteer activities provided the individual is willing to stop the volunteer activity upon an offer of suitable work Additionally states may consistent with this regulation determine an individual to be available for work while performing a volunteer activity when the individuals volunteer activity does not occur when the individual would customarily work or is otherwise of a sufficiently limited nature that it does not constitute a withdrawal from the labor market

States have significant flexibility in establishing work search requirements For example states may limit the number of hours an individual may volunteer to ensure sufficient time to actively seek work In addition states may establish different work search requirements that apply to individuals who volunteer Individuals who volunteer should of course continue a rigorous search for work that satisfies the requirements of the state against which they are claiming benefits

Note that the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of2012 (Public Law 112-96) enacted on February 222012 added a new paragraph (12) to section 303(a) SSA to require that a states law as a condition ofUC administrative grants provide that as a condition of eligibility for regular compensation for any week a claimant must be able to work available to work and actively seeking work The Department will be issuing guidance in the near future to address this new statutory requirement

5 Prohibition on Conditioning UC Eligibility on Volunteer Work Section 3304(a)(4) FUTA requires as a condition for employers in a state to receive credit against the Federal tax that state law provide that all money withdrawn from the unemployment fund of the State shall be used solely in the payment of unemployment compensation exclusive of expenses of administration and for refunds of sums erroneously paid into such fund Section 303(a)(5) SSA provides a similar requirement as a condition for a state to receive administrative grants Section 3306(h) FUTA defines compensation as cash benefits payable to individuals with respect to their unemployment

The Secretary of Labors decision published in UIPL No 787 in the 1964 conformity case involving South Dakota interpreted these sections to mean UC eligibility must be based on the fact or cause of unemployment

2

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

[I]t was the intent of Congress to create a social insurance system under which entitlement to benefits was a matter of right on the part of those who became involuntarily unemployed because of lack of work eg laid off from work or otherwise unemployed through no fault of their own and who are able to work and available for work but who are unable to find suitable work In short what Congress was prescribing was wage insurance for the relief of the unemployed to compensate for wage loss resulting from unemployment due to lack of work without regard to any criteria of entitlement having no reasonable relationship to unemployment

Thus state law must provide that eligibility for UC must only be based on factors related to unemployment Therefore while volunteer activities may be beneficial to both the unemployed workers and the community in which they live states may not condition payment (or non-payment) ofUC based on the individual performing volunteer activities since those activities are unrelated to the fact or cause of the unemployment

6 Limitations on Use ofUC Administrative Funds for Activities Involving Volunteering Section 303(a)(8) SSA requires as a condition for the receipt of grants for the administration of the state UC law that all moneys received for the administration of the state law be expended solely for the purposes and in the amounts found necessary by the Secretary of Labor for the proper and efficient administration of such State law States may use UC administrative grants to inform claimants of their UC rights including how their UC eligibility may be affected by volunteering But because activities related to providing detailed information on volunteer opportunities or helping claimants locate volunteer opportunities are not necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the state UC law UC administrative grants may not be used to pay the costs associated with performing these activities However it is important to note that funds made available to states under WIA could be used to provide information to individuals about volunteer opportunities under WIA Section 134( d)(2)(B)

7 Worker Protections Related to Volunteer Activities States choosing to promote volunteerism should know that individuals who freely volunteer their services to governmental entities and non-profit organizations are not considered to be employees subject to the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the FLSA if certain conditions are met The work must be for civic charitable or humanitarian reasons without promise expectation or receipt of compensation for services rendered A volunteer for a public agency but not a non-profit organization can be paid expenses reasonable benefits or a nominal fee to perform such services The services must be offered freely and without pressure or coercion direct or implied from an employer or agency Finally the person must not be otherwise employed by the same employer to perform the same type of services as those for which the individual proposes to volunteer

8 Volunteering Resources The Administration has supported volunteering activities as a way for individuals to participate in our nations recovery and renewal by serving their communities Information about the Administrations focus on volunteering and community service may found on the United We Serve Web site at wwwservegov

3

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

9 Action Reg nested Administrators are requested to do the following

bull Provide this guidance to the appropriate staff bull Review UC policies and procedures and consider implementing policies that support

promoting volunteering as a reemployment strategy bull Coordinate policies related to volunteerism across UC and appropriate workforce

programs such as the Employment Service and WIA

10 Inquiries Questions should be directed to the appropriate Regional Office

4

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Appendix B

CNCS Fact Sheets

Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

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Corporation for National and Community Service

Fact Sheet

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and

volunteering As the nations largest grant maker in support of service and volunteering CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to their communities each year through Senior Corps AmeriCorps the Volunteer Generation Fund the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos call to service initiative United We Serve Participants in CNCS programs and the community volunteers they help coordinate enable tens of thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations faith-based groups schools and municipal agencies to solve tough problems and meet local needs in education health the environment veterans economic opportunity and other critical areas

AmeriCorps AmeriCorps provides opportunities for among many other activities AmeriCorps 80000 Americans each year to give members in recent years have stepped up intensive service to their communities their role in recruiting training and and country through three programs managing volunteers of all ages and AmeriCorps State and National backgrounds supporting 4 million AmeriCorps VISTA and AmeriCorps community volunteers in 2012 alone In NCCC (National Civilian Community exchange for a year of full-time service Corps) AmeriCorps members tutor and members earn a Segal AmeriCorps mentor youth build affordable housing Education Award that can be used to pay assist veterans and military families for college or graduate school or to pay provide health services run after-school back qualified student loans Since 1994 programs help communities respond to more than 820000 Americans have given disasters and build the capacity of non- 1 billion hours of service through profit groups to become self-sustaining AmeriCorps

Senior Corps Each year Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 360000 Americans age 55 and older to meet a wide range of community challenges through three programs RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers help local police departshyments conduct safety patrols participate

in environmental projects provide intensive educational services to children and adults and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes

Nationrsquos largest grant-maker for service and volunteering

Participants serve at 70000 service locations

Engages nearly 5 million Americans in service each year

bull More than 360000 Senior Corps volunteers

bull 80000 AmeriCorps members

Leverages more than $800 million in outside funding and donations each year

Leads Presidentrsquos United We Serve initiative

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Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

June 2013

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Social Innovation Fund The Social Innovation Fund represents a new approach by the federal government to address urgent national challenges Its function is to mobilize public and private resources to grow the impact of promising innovative community-based solutions that have evidence of compelling results in three areas of priority need economic opportunity healthy futures and youth development In its first three competitions the Social Innovation Fund has awarded $137 million to 20 intermediary grantmakers which have made subgrants to nearly 200 subgrantees in 34 states and the District of Columbia reaching over 174000 individuals and will continue to impact tens of thousands more With its unique public-private partnership structure the Social Innovation Fund has already generated commitments of $360 million in non-federal resources

Other Programs and Initiatives The Volunteer Generation Fund strengthens the

nationrsquos civic infrastructure by helping nonprofits recruit manage and support more volunteers

The September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance offers Americans the opportunity to honor victims survivors and those who rose up in service on September 11 2001 through charitable service

The King Day of Service supports community organizations in their efforts to engage local citizens in service on the Martin Luther King Jr federal holiday

The Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for the commitment of their students faculty and staff to community service

The National Service Knowledge Network provides training and resources to national service programs and nonprofits seeking to expand their capacity and impact

The CNCS annual Volunteering and Civic Life in America report provides comprehensive data to

state and local leaders to help them expand the impact of service

Service as a Solution President Barack Obama is deeply committed to advancing the role of service in addressing our national challenges and in making service part of the life of every American With bipartisan Congressional support the President has worked with CNCS to focus service on pressing social problems expand opportunities for more Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve build the capacity of individuals nonprofits and communities and embrace social innovation The agencyrsquos 2011-2015 Strategic Plan builds on the strong foundation of national service that has developed over the past four decades and the vision set forth in the bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 The plan recognizes that national service will have its greatest impact if we target resources on a core set of critical problems and carefully measure our progress It prioritizes six major challenges facing communities disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families It also provides strategies and performance measures which determine how we will evaluate our success over the coming years

United We Serve In June 2009 CNCS joined with the White House to launch United We Serve a challenge to all Americans to engage in sustained meaningful community service to help in our nations renewal and recovery Americans have responded enthusiastically to the Presidents call joining with friends and neighbors to replenish food banks support veterans and military families restore public lands and more The Administration has worked with technology leaders to develop a volunteer matching tool for the Servegov website featuring more than 250000 volunteer opportunities and teamed up with top sports stars and celebrities to promote volunteer service

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Fact Sheet

Annual Statistical Highlights Engages more than

75000 members annually

Members serve at 15000 locations across the country

Mobilizes 4 million volunteers annually

Leverages $480 million in outside funding and donations each year

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AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps engages more than 75000 men and women in intensive service each year at more than 15000 locations including nonprofits schools public agencies and

community and faith-based groups across the country AmeriCorps members help communities tackle pressing problems while mobilizing millions of volunteers for the organizations they serve Members gain valuable professional educational and life benefits and the experience has a lasting impact on the members and the communities they serve

AmeriCorps consists of three main programs AmeriCorps State and National whose members serve with national and local nonprofit and community groups AmeriCorps VISTA through which members serve full time fighting poverty and AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) a team-based residential program for young adults 18-24 who carry out projects in public safety the environment youth development and disaster relief and preparedness

Focus on Impact The bipartisan Edward M Kennedy Serve America Act focused AmeriCorpsrsquo efforts in six key areas disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families To strengthen accountability AmeriCorps programs are required to demonstrate their impact using standard performance measures

AmeriCorps members make our communities safer stronger healthier and improve the lives of tens of millions of our most vulnerable citizens AmeriCorpsrsquo impacts are proven and measurable

Disaster services In response to the tornado that struck Joplin Missouri on May 22nd 2011 AmeriCorps teams organized a large-scale volunteer response center that recruited and supervised more than 75000 volunteers Through the AmeriCorps-led operation unaffiliated volunteers contributed more than 579000 hours of service These hours completely

defrayed over $177 million in emergency match dollars owed by the City of Joplin to the federal government at the conclusion of the response

Economic opportunity VISTA AmeriCorpsrsquo poverty-fighting program engages more than 8000 members each year in fighting poverty by creating businesses expanding access to technology recruiting volunteers to teach literacy and strengthening antipoverty groups

Education AmeriCorps places thousands of teachers tutors and mentors into low-performing schools helping students succeed in school and gain skills necessary to get 21st century jobs

Environmental stewardship Members build trails restore parks protect watershysheds run recycling programs and promote energy efficiency weatherization and clean energy

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Healthy futures AmeriCorps members save lives Veterans and military families AmeriCorps supports through HIVAIDS education and outreach drug and the military community by engaging veterans in service alcohol prevention training and connecting poor helping veterans readjust to civilian life and providing families to health clinics and services support to military families

Strengthening Nonprofits and the Volunteer Sector Strengthening nonprofits AmeriCorps members help faith-based and community groups expand services build capacity raise funds develop new partnerships and create innovative sustainable programs

Encouraging competition and local control AmeriCorps pushes funding and decision-making to the state and local level Most grantees are chosen by bipartisan state commissions appointed by the governor

Advancing social innovation AmeriCorps invests in entrepreneurial organizations that have been recognized for their innovative approaches to citizen problem-solving such as Teach for America City Year YouthBuild JumpStart Citizen Schools and Experience Corps

Expanding Educational Opportunity and Building Future Leaders Expanding educational opportunity In exchange for a year of full-time service AmeriCorps members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (equal to the maximum Pell Grant) that helps pay for college or pay back student loans AmeriCorps members have earned more than $24 billion in these awards since 1994

Preparing the 21st Century Workforce AmeriCorps is a pathway to economic opportunity that provides

members with valuable skills specific to their service (construction teaching weatherization etc) as well as general skills of leadership and problem-solving that all employers are looking for

Creating future leaders AmeriCorps members gain new and useful skills advance their education and become more connected to their communities A longitudinal study has shown that AmeriCorps alumni are more likely to be civically engaged to go into public service careersmdashsuch as teaching public safety social work and military servicemdashand to volunteer in their communities

Leveraging a Powerful Return on the Investment Public private partnerships AmeriCorps leverages substantial private investmentmdashmore than $480 million in non-CNCS funds each year from businesses foundations and other sources AmeriCorps has cut costs and become more efficient by supporting more members with fewer federal dollars

Mobilizing volunteers AmeriCorps is a powerful catalyst and force-multiplier for community volunteering Last year AmeriCorps members recruited trained and supervised more than 4 million community volunteers for the organizations they serve

AmeriCorps Fast Facts 800000 Number of people who have served as AmeriCorps members since 1994

1 billion Total number of hours served by AmeriCorps members since 1994

52 million Number of disadvantaged youth tutored mentored or served by AmeriCorps members in fiscal 2011

4 million Number of community volunteers managed or mobilized by AmeriCorps members in fiscal 2011

$480 million Value of cash and in-kind donations leveraged by AmeriCorps members in fiscal 2010

15000 Number of AmeriCorps service locations in 2012

$24 billion Total amount of Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards earned by AmeriCorps members since 1994

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AmeriCorps NCCC

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Fact Sheet

AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time team-basedresidential service program for individuals ages 18-24 NCCC members are organized

into 10-12 member teams and serve in local communities in all 50 states and US territories

The mission of AmeriCorps NCCC is to strengthen communities and develop leadersthrough team-based national and community service

Based out of five regional campuses in Maryland Mississippi Iowa Colorado andCalifornia teams of members complete 6-8 week intensive national service doing projectsproposed by community sponsors who identify needs within their communities and requestNCCC assistance

Project sponsors include national community and faith-based nonprofit organizationsmunicipal and state governments federal agencies and programs city state and nationalparks Native American communities and schools throughout the United States

Natural and Other DisastersNatural and Other Disaster projects addressthe needs of communities affected byfloods hurricanes wildfires and other disasters The focus is on preparedness mitigation response and recovery projects

Infrastructure ImprovementInfrastructure Improvement projects contribute to the safety and well-being ofcommunity members through repairing andbuilding structures In addition projects willimprove basic facilities and services neededfor the functioning of the community

Environmental Stewardship and ConservationIn the tradition of the Civilian ConservationCorps of the 1930s EnvironmentalStewardship and Conservation projects helppreserve and enhance a communityrsquos naturalresources

NCCC Team Service Areas

Annual StatisticalHighlights Constructed renovated

or weatherized 1000homes

Served 125000 mealsincluding 85000meals in disaster areas

Supported 30000students in out ofschool programs

Planted 438000 treesand native plants

Restored 17 miles ofstreams and rivers

Assisted 7436692 people in disaster areas

Recruited or coordinated 659233volunteers

Constructed or restored 8738miles of trail

Removed 21532 tons of debris orvegetation

Since 2000 AmeriCorps NCCC teams have

These reflect the accomplishments of 1200 NCCC members during the 15 million hours they served inFY 2011 (Oct 1 ndash Sept 30 2011)

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February 2012

Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation projects promote energy efficientpractices with organizations communities families orindividuals

Urban and Rural DevelopmentUrban and Rural Development projects address the special needs of communities in ways that improve thequality of life for citizens and the success of wholecommunities

Become an AmeriCorps NCCC MemberAmeriCorps NCCC is open to all US citizens orlawful permanent residents ages 18-24 NCCC is theexperience of a lifetime Member benefits includeroom and board living allowance health benefitsSegal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5500 student loan deferment training uniforms and gear To apply to be a member please visit americorpsgovnccc for more information

Become an AmeriCorps NCCC SponsorNCCC provides a team of approximately 10 members who arrive with their own transportationare supervised by a team leader to help accomplishproject goals and objectives defined by the sponsorThere is no direct charge or match required to receivea NCCC team but sponsoring organizations areasked to provide lodging assistance with food costson-site technical supervision materials and tools andsupport for service learning To apply to be a projectsponsor please visit americorpsgovnccc for moreinformation

Corporation for National and Community ServiceAmeriCorps NCCC was implemented by the federalgovernment in 1994 and is a program of theCorporation for National and Community Servicethe federal agency that improves lives strengthenscommunities and fosters civic engagement throughservice and volunteering

The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award will be equal to the amountof the Pell Grant Check AmeriCorpsgov for updated amount

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Fact Sheet

AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) taps the skills talents and passion of more than 8000 Americans annually to

support community efforts to overcome poverty The programs nationwide corps of VISTAs commits full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that tackle poverty VISTAs recruit and manage community volunteers raise funds and help manage projects VISTAs support programs that improve literacy expand job opportunities develop financial assets reduce homelessness and improve health services They also support programs that increase housing opportunities increase economic opportunities for low-income veterans and military families and expand access to technology for those living in rural and urban areas of poverty across America

Core Principles of AmeriCorps VISTA Anti-Poverty Focus AmeriCorps VISTA supports community efforts to overcome poverty Any nonprofit organization educational institution or tribal or public agency with a project explicitly designed to alleviate poverty may sponsor a VISTA

Community Empowerment AmeriCorps VISTA values the inherent strengths and resources of the community VISTA expects project sponsors to involve residents of the community in planning developing and implementing the VISTA project This approach allows low-income individuals the freedom to speak for themselves in determining the projects that suit their specific needs

AmeriCorps VISTAs 5958

Summer Associates 2207

Hours served by VISTAs 126 million

VISTA projects 1132

Value of cash and in-kind resources raised $1701 million

Annual Federal Funding $9481 million

AmeriCorps VISTA Statistical Highlights

Statistics are for fiscal year 2012

Annual Statistical Highlights Community Volunteers

Recruited and Managed by VISTAs 11 million

Hours Served by Community Volunteers 117 million

Veterans and Military Families served 115000

Veterans and Military Family Members Engaged as Community Volunteers 12610

Disadvantaged Youth Receiving Services 25 million

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Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation projects promote energy efficientpractices with organizations communities families orindividuals

Urban and Rural DevelopmentUrban and Rural Development projects address the special needs of communities in ways that improve thequality of life for citizens and the success of wholecommunities

Become an AmeriCorps NCCC MemberAmeriCorps NCCC is open to all US citizens orlawful permanent residents ages 18-24 NCCC is theexperience of a lifetime Member benefits includeroom and board living allowance health benefitsSegal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5500 student loan deferment training uniforms and gear To apply to be a member please visit americorpsgovnccc for more information

Become an AmeriCorps NCCC SponsorNCCC provides a team of approximately 10 members who arrive with their own transportationare supervised by a team leader to help accomplishproject goals and objectives defined by the sponsorThere is no direct charge or match required to receivea NCCC team but sponsoring organizations areasked to provide lodging assistance with food costson-site technical supervision materials and tools andsupport for service learning To apply to be a projectsponsor please visit americorpsgovnccc for moreinformation

Corporation for National and Community ServiceAmeriCorps NCCC was implemented by the federalgovernment in 1994 and is a program of theCorporation for National and Community Servicethe federal agency that improves lives strengthenscommunities and fosters civic engagement throughservice and volunteering

The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award will be equal to the amountof the Pell Grant Check AmeriCorpsgov for updated amount

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Fact Sheet

AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) taps the skills talents and passion of more than 8000 Americans annually to

support community efforts to overcome poverty The programs nationwide corps of VISTAs commits full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that tackle poverty VISTAs recruit and manage community volunteers raise funds and help manage projects VISTAs support programs that improve literacy expand job opportunities develop financial assets reduce homelessness and improve health services They also support programs that increase housing opportunities increase economic opportunities for low-income veterans and military families and expand access to technology for those living in rural and urban areas of poverty across America

Core Principles of AmeriCorps VISTA Anti-Poverty Focus AmeriCorps VISTA supports community efforts to overcome poverty Any nonprofit organization educational institution or tribal or public agency with a project explicitly designed to alleviate poverty may sponsor a VISTA

Community Empowerment AmeriCorps VISTA values the inherent strengths and resources of the community VISTA expects project sponsors to involve residents of the community in planning developing and implementing the VISTA project This approach allows low-income individuals the freedom to speak for themselves in determining the projects that suit their specific needs

AmeriCorps VISTAs 5958

Summer Associates 2207

Hours served by VISTAs 126 million

VISTA projects 1132

Value of cash and in-kind resources raised $1701 million

Annual Federal Funding $9481 million

AmeriCorps VISTA Statistical Highlights

Statistics are for fiscal year 2012

Annual Statistical Highlights Community Volunteers

Recruited and Managed by VISTAs 11 million

Hours Served by Community Volunteers 117 million

Veterans and Military Families served 115000

Veterans and Military Family Members Engaged as Community Volunteers 12610

Disadvantaged Youth Receiving Services 25 million

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AmeriCorps VISTA

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) taps the skills talents and passion of more than 8000 Americans annually to

support community efforts to overcome poverty The programs nationwide corps of VISTAs commits full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that tackle poverty VISTAs recruit and manage community volunteers raise funds and help manage projects VISTAs support programs that improve literacy expand job opportunities develop financial assets reduce homelessness and improve health services They also support programs that increase housing opportunities increase economic opportunities for low-income veterans and military families and expand access to technology for those living in rural and urban areas of poverty across America

Core Principles of AmeriCorps VISTA Anti-Poverty Focus AmeriCorps VISTA supports community efforts to overcome poverty Any nonprofit organization educational institution or tribal or public agency with a project explicitly designed to alleviate poverty may sponsor a VISTA

Community Empowerment AmeriCorps VISTA values the inherent strengths and resources of the community VISTA expects project sponsors to involve residents of the community in planning developing and implementing the VISTA project This approach allows low-income individuals the freedom to speak for themselves in determining the projects that suit their specific needs

AmeriCorps VISTAs 5958

Summer Associates 2207

Hours served by VISTAs 126 million

VISTA projects 1132

Value of cash and in-kind resources raised $1701 million

Annual Federal Funding $9481 million

AmeriCorps VISTA Statistical Highlights

Statistics are for fiscal year 2012

Annual Statistical Highlights Community Volunteers

Recruited and Managed by VISTAs 11 million

Hours Served by Community Volunteers 117 million

Veterans and Military Families served 115000

Veterans and Military Family Members Engaged as Community Volunteers 12610

Disadvantaged Youth Receiving Services 25 million

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Capacity Building AmeriCorps VISTA expands the ability of sponsor organizations to fight poverty VISTAs strengthen and support organizations by building infrastructure expanding community partnerships securing long-term resources coordinating training for participants and much more These capacity-building activities enable organizations to provide better services to low-income individuals and communities

Sustainable Solutions VISTAs serve as a short-term resource to help sponsor organizations achieve lasting solutions to poverty

Become an AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps VISTA is open to US citizens or lawful permanent residents age 18 and older VISTAs choose from projects throughout the country based on their skills and interests and serve full time for one year with community-based organizations During their service VISTAs receive a living allowance as well as health care child care training relocation expenses and liability insurance After a successful year of service VISTAs receive either a $1500 stipend or a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award equal to the maximum amount of the federal Pell Grant The award can be used to pay for educational expenses at qualified institutions of higher education or to pay back qualified student loans For VISTA service approved in fiscal year 2013 the education award is $5550

Find out more at AmeriCorpsgov Or call 800-942-2677 TTY 800-833-3722

Sponsor a Project Any nonprofit organization or public agency involved in alleviating poverty may partner with AmeriCorps VISTA to develop a project and host VISTAs Potential sponsors must have the capacity and commitment to recruit train supervise and support VISTAs

View these additional resources at AmeriCorpsgov bull Guide to Becoming a VISTA Sponsor bull VISTA 101 Understanding VISTA

Contact the local CNCS State Office Or call 202-606-5000 TTY 202-565-2799 Email vistaamericorpsgov

Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps VISTA is an anti-poverty program created by the federal government in 1964 The first class of VISTAs began serving in 1965 In 1993 VISTA became part of AmeriCorps a network of national and community service programs that annually engage more than 75000 members in intensive service to meet critical needs in disaster services economic opportunity education environmental stewardship healthy futures and veterans and military families AmeriCorps is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service the federal agency that improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering Each year CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet local needs through AmeriCorps Senior Corps the Social Innovation Fund and other programs and leads President Obamarsquos national call to service initiative United We Serve For more information on the Corporation visit wwwNationalServicegov Check AmeriCorpsgov for the annual updated amount

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Fact Sheet

Senior Corps

Senior Corps taps the skills talents and experience of more than 362000 Americans age 55 and over to meet a wide range of community

challenges through three programs mdash RSVP the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program RSVP volunteers recruit and manage other volunteers participate in environmental projects mentor and tutor children and respond to natural disasters among many other activities Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to young people with special needs Senior Companions help frail seniors and other adults maintain independence primarily in the clientsrsquo own homes

RSVP Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the nation RSVP engages more than 296000 people age 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities Volunteers tutor children renovate homes teach English to immigrants assist victims of natural disasters provide independent living services recruit and manage other volunteers and serve their communities in many other ways RSVP volunteers choose how where and how often they want to serve with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week

Eligibility RSVP is open to all people age 55 and over Volunteers do not receive monetary incentives but sponsorshying organizations may reimburse them for some costs incurred during service including meals and transportation

Annual RSVP Statistical Highlights

Volunteers 320600

Hours Served 47 million

Number of Projects 676

Children Served 82590

Engaged 24500 Veterans who serve as RSVP volunteers

Frail Elderly Served 742800

Non-Federal Support $375 million

Annual Statistical Highlights Volunteers Total

362000

Hours Served 82 million

Frail Elderly Served 793000

Children Served 298000

Veterans Served 563000

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Foster Grandparent Program The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) which began in 1965 provides loving and experienced tutors and mentors to children and youth with special needs Working one-on-one and serving between 15 and 40 hours a week Foster Grandparents provide support in schools hospitals drug treatment centers correctional institutions and child care centers Among other activities they review schoolwork reinforce values teach parenting skills to young parshyents and care for premature infants and children withdisabilities Foster Grandparents often maintain an ongoing intensive relationship with the children and youth served for a year or longer

Eligibility Volunteers must be 55 years of age or over Those who meet certain income guidelines receive a small stipend All FGP volunteers receive accident and liability insurance and meals while on duty reimbursement for transportation and monthly training

Senior Companion Program The Senior Companion Program (SCP) which began in 1974 helps frail seniors and other adults maintain independence primarily in the clientsrsquo own homes Senior Companions serve between 15 and 40 hours a week and typically serve between two and four clients Among other activities they assist with daily living tasks such as grocery shopping and bill paying provide friendship and companionship alert doctors and family members to potential problems and proshyvide respite to family caregivers

Eligibility Volunteers must be 55 years of age or over Those who meet certain income guidelines receive a small stipend All SCP volunteers receive accident and liability insurance and meals while on duty reimbursement for transportation and monthly training

Annual FGP Statistical Highlights Volunteers 28250

Hours Served 237 million

Young People Served 215700

Engaged 1000 Veterans who serve as Foster Grandparents volunteers

Number of Children of Military Families Served 3038

Number of Projects 315

Non-Federal Support $26 million

Annual SCP Statistical Highlights Volunteers 13770

Hours Served 117 million

Clients Served 50380

Caregivers Given Respite 6900

Number of Projects 185

Engaged 721 Veterans as Senior Companion volunteers

Non-Federal Support $167 million

Corporation for National and Community Service The three Senior Corps programs were created by the federal government in the mid-1960s and early 1970s Since 1993 they have been administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service the federal agency that improves lives strengthens communities and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering Each year CNCS engages more than five million Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet local needs through its Senior Corps and AmeriCorps programs and leads President Obamarsquos Call to Service initiative United We Serve For more information on CNCS visit NationalServicegov

STATISTICS NOTE Data from FY2012

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Every year communities across the nation suffer the effects of natural and man-made disasters that disrupt the lives of millions of Americans Disasters can

lead to human losses social problems economic harm and environmental damageThe very nature of a disaster leaves individuals and families with broken or stressedsupport networks to assist with response and recovery

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) a federal agency provides strong support expertise and trained and dedicated volunteers to help communities to prepare for mitigate respond and recover from natural and man-made disasters CNCS supports nonprofits educational institutions faith-basedorganizations and other groups in engaging citizens in meeting economic healthsocial and environmental needs caused by disasters This includes a range of activitiessuch as volunteer coordination feeding operations home repairs environmental cleanup needs assessments client casework and long-term recovery

From forest fires and floods to hurricanes and tornadoes to terror attacks and oilspills participants in CNCS programs have provided critical support to millions ofAmericans affected by disasters since 1994 Reflecting the agencys growing expertiseand commitment in disaster services the CNCS board of directors made disaster services one the agencys focus areas for its 2011-2015 strategic plan These activitiescover the full range of disaster services from response to long-term recovery preparedness and mitigation

National Service and Disaster Response

To increase coordination at the federal stateand local levels CNCS has worked with theDepartment of Homeland Security andFEMA on the National Response Frameworkcreated a Disaster Coordinator Cadre of specially trained staff available to go to disaster

zones to coordinate national service assetsand mission assignments with FEMA andsigned a Memorandum of Understandingwith the National Voluntary OrganizationsActive in Disaster to enable smarter fastercooperation with the groups members

bull Volunteer Coordinationbull Shelter Operationsbull Debris Removalbull Warehouse Managementbull Installing Accessibility Improvements on

Homes and Sheltersbull Case Managementbull Disaster Recovery Center Supportbull Volunteer Reception Center Supportbull Long-Term Recovery Committee Support

bull Volunteer Base Camp Setup and Operationbull Public Information Outreachbull Operations Center Setup and Supportbull Special Needs Assistancebull Home ConstructionRepairbull Public Facilities Renovationbull Call Center SupportSetupOperationsbull Needs Assessmentbull Pet Shelter Operationsbull Preparedness Education

Sample Disaster Project Activities

Coordination and Planning

ldquoAmong the many who

wear the name hero

in our book of golden

deeds performed here

the AmeriCorps

volunteers will forever

have a place of honor

in our memory -

idealistic young people

and seniors also who

came here and lived in

Spartan conditions for

month after month in

military tents going

out day after day to

help the people of

South Mississippi pull

themselves out of the

debris and rebuildrdquo Biloxi Sun-Herald

Sept 12 2007

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

February 2012

National Service in ActionThrough its programs AmeriCorps (State amp National NCCC and VISTA) Senior Corps and Learn and Serve Americathe Corporation for National and Community Service has responded to numerous natural and manmade disasters since1994 Highlights include

Hours after the nationrsquos deadliest tornado in 60 yearsstruck Joplin Missouri on May 22 2011 AmeriCorpsmembers arrived on the scene Since then morethan 300 AmeriCorps members have provided vital services including homeowner assistance and casework removing tons of debris offering legalservices operating donation and distribution warehouses and coordinating donations AmeriCorpsmembers have mobilized or supervised more than60000 volunteers who have given 579000 hours ofservice and provided disaster assistance to more than 2000 Joplin households AmeriCorps wasinstrumental in mobilizing more than $177 million of donated time and resources to supportthe people of Joplin in their recovery

Following the 2005 Gulf Coast HurricanesndashKatrinaRita and Wilma more than 110000 participants inCNCSs AmeriCorps Senior Corps and Learn andServe America programs have contributed more than96 million hours to the relief recovery and rebuildingeffort They also have coordinated an additional648000 community volunteers a major share of theoverall volunteer force Among other accomplishmentsthey have assisted 3 million people completed nearly55000 damage assessments refurbished more than10500 homes constructed 2000 new homes served16 million meals and distributed more than 6000tons of food

Record-setting flooding during mid-June 2008 drastically impacted the Cedar Rapids-Iowa CityIowa area with damages to some 5390 houses and1049 commercial properties Working with the Iowastate service commission and local nonprofitsCNCS mobilized hundreds of AmeriCorps membersto assist in response and recovery efforts includingassessing damage mucking out homes connectingflood victims with resources and supporting the

volunteer reception center that has coordinated morethan 7400 volunteers who have provided 205000hours of service

In response to flooding of the Rio Grande Rivercaused by Hurricane Alex in 2010 AmeriCorpsNCCC teams helped affected families repair roofsreplace drywall and paint

Senior Corps members joined with the TennesseeEmergency Management Agency to help developTennessees bioterrorism plan to provide smallpoxinoculations to the states 57 million residents

The Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps(TCCC) worked with other AmeriCorps members tohelp people in Winona and Fillmore Counties inMinnesota recover from flooding

Partnering with Serve Rhode Island AmeriCorpsNCCC members responded to the March 2010 flooding of the Pawtuxet River capturing and tracking work requests for clean-up assistance referring requests to volunteer organizations andcoordinating response organizations and agencies

In 2010 AmeriCorps St Louis AmeriCorps NCCCand Hoopa TCCC members deployed to EbenezerCity Mississippi to respond to a nearly mile-widetornado that tore through 17 counties The membersprovided volunteer coordination removed debris andconducted home repairs

On April 27 2011 Alabama Mississippi TennesseeGeorgia Kentucky and Virginia were hit with thedeadliest tornadoes in 37 years National Service participants operated Volunteer Reception Centersand staffed 211 call centers while approximately 150AmeriCorps NCCC members assisted with debrisremoval food distribution and volunteer coordination

To learn more about how national service supports communities affected by disasters or how you may work with us tomake communities safer please contact the CNCS Disaster Services Unit at kdegraffcnsgov or visit our website atNationalServicegov

• Core Materials13
• • Cover Page
  • 13Table of Contents
  • Task Force Overview
  • Partnership Examples13
  • Program Models
  • 13Presidential Memorandum
  • Slide Presentation
  • • Appendix A
    • • IAA - School Turnaround AmeriCorps
      • • IAA - CNCS and US Dept of Education
        • Exhibit 1 - AmeriCorps Grant Provisions
        • Exhibit 2 - Performance Measures
        • Exhibit 3 - Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making
        • • Guidance on Match Authorization
          • Memo on Volunteering (UIPL 16-12)
          • • Appendix B
            • • CNCS
              • AmeriCorps
              • AmeriCorps NCCC
              • AmeriCorps VISTA
              • Senior Corps
              • Disaster Response

1201 New York Ave NW Washington DC 20525 202-606-5000 NationalServicegov

February 2012

National Service in ActionThrough its programs AmeriCorps (State amp National NCCC and VISTA) Senior Corps and Learn and Serve Americathe Corporation for National and Community Service has responded to numerous natural and manmade disasters since1994 Highlights include

Hours after the nationrsquos deadliest tornado in 60 yearsstruck Joplin Missouri on May 22 2011 AmeriCorpsmembers arrived on the scene Since then morethan 300 AmeriCorps members have provided vital services including homeowner assistance and casework removing tons of debris offering legalservices operating donation and distribution warehouses and coordinating donations AmeriCorpsmembers have mobilized or supervised more than60000 volunteers who have given 579000 hours ofservice and provided disaster assistance to more than 2000 Joplin households AmeriCorps wasinstrumental in mobilizing more than $177 million of donated time and resources to supportthe people of Joplin in their recovery

Following the 2005 Gulf Coast HurricanesndashKatrinaRita and Wilma more than 110000 participants inCNCSs AmeriCorps Senior Corps and Learn andServe America programs have contributed more than96 million hours to the relief recovery and rebuildingeffort They also have coordinated an additional648000 community volunteers a major share of theoverall volunteer force Among other accomplishmentsthey have assisted 3 million people completed nearly55000 damage assessments refurbished more than10500 homes constructed 2000 new homes served16 million meals and distributed more than 6000tons of food

Record-setting flooding during mid-June 2008 drastically impacted the Cedar Rapids-Iowa CityIowa area with damages to some 5390 houses and1049 commercial properties Working with the Iowastate service commission and local nonprofitsCNCS mobilized hundreds of AmeriCorps membersto assist in response and recovery efforts includingassessing damage mucking out homes connectingflood victims with resources and supporting the

volunteer reception center that has coordinated morethan 7400 volunteers who have provided 205000hours of service

In response to flooding of the Rio Grande Rivercaused by Hurricane Alex in 2010 AmeriCorpsNCCC teams helped affected families repair roofsreplace drywall and paint

Senior Corps members joined with the TennesseeEmergency Management Agency to help developTennessees bioterrorism plan to provide smallpoxinoculations to the states 57 million residents

The Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps(TCCC) worked with other AmeriCorps members tohelp people in Winona and Fillmore Counties inMinnesota recover from flooding

Partnering with Serve Rhode Island AmeriCorpsNCCC members responded to the March 2010 flooding of the Pawtuxet River capturing and tracking work requests for clean-up assistance referring requests to volunteer organizations andcoordinating response organizations and agencies

In 2010 AmeriCorps St Louis AmeriCorps NCCCand Hoopa TCCC members deployed to EbenezerCity Mississippi to respond to a nearly mile-widetornado that tore through 17 counties The membersprovided volunteer coordination removed debris andconducted home repairs

On April 27 2011 Alabama Mississippi TennesseeGeorgia Kentucky and Virginia were hit with thedeadliest tornadoes in 37 years National Service participants operated Volunteer Reception Centersand staffed 211 call centers while approximately 150AmeriCorps NCCC members assisted with debrisremoval food distribution and volunteer coordination

To learn more about how national service supports communities affected by disasters or how you may work with us tomake communities safer please contact the CNCS Disaster Services Unit at kdegraffcnsgov or visit our website atNationalServicegov

• Core Materials13
• • Cover Page
  • 13Table of Contents
  • Task Force Overview
  • Partnership Examples13
  • Program Models
  • 13Presidential Memorandum
  • Slide Presentation
  • • Appendix A
    • • IAA - School Turnaround AmeriCorps
      • • IAA - CNCS and US Dept of Education
        • Exhibit 1 - AmeriCorps Grant Provisions
        • Exhibit 2 - Performance Measures
        • Exhibit 3 - Agreed Upon Process for Application Review and Grant Award Decision Making
        • • Guidance on Match Authorization
          • Memo on Volunteering (UIPL 16-12)
          • • Appendix B
            • • CNCS
              • AmeriCorps
              • AmeriCorps NCCC
              • AmeriCorps VISTA
              • Senior Corps
              • Disaster Response