Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services

The Fund for Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (FEDES), as established by Title 20-A MRS Chapter 114-A, and in accordance to Department of Education Rule Chapter 122, was created to assist in financing the cost of local and regional initiatives to improve educational opportunity and student achievement through more efficient delivery of educational programs and services. The Legislature provided $10 million for the Fund; $5 million in 2017-18, and $5 million in 2018-19.

 

2018-19 - RFP # 201806118 - Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services

A total of 17 project proposals were received by the Department, 4 projects were conditionally awarded, and contracts will be negotiated and funded for those projects in response to RFP #201806118 for the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (FEDES) grant, which was made available to districts in July 2018. You can find more information on these projects below.

Down East Maine Career and Technical Education (CTE) Collaborative

This project will support the expansion of career and technical education programming opportunities to western Washington County. The project aims to increase student enrollment in CTE programs at the high school level, provide introductory and exploratory sessions for middle school students, and includes an adult education CTE component.

Participants:

• Lead SAU – RSU 37/MSAD 37 (Addison, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Harrington, Milbridge)
• Cherryfield Public Schools
• Machias Public Schools
• Moosabec CSD #17/School Union 103 (Beals Public Schools, Jonesport Public Schools)
• Washington Academy

Kennebec Valley Multiple Pathways Academy II

This project will support a high school alternative education program that aims to reduce dropout and truancy rates by providing new and improved opportunities for at-risk students with multiple pathways for achievement.

Participants:

• Lead SAU - RSU 83/MSAD 13 (Bingham, Moscow)
• RSU 59/MSAD 59 (Madison)
• RSU 74/MSAD 74 (Anson, Embden, New Portland, Solon)

Maine Center for Leadership and Innovation (MCLI)

This project will support the creation of a Leadership Academy that aims to provide a high-quality, research-based system of professional learning experiences and support for school- and district-level leaders.

Participants:

• Lead SAU - RSU 6/MSAD 6 (Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington, Standish)
• Brunswick Public Schools
• Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
• Gorham Public Schools
• Portland Public Schools
• RSU 5 (Freeport, Pownal, Durham)
• RSU 14 (Raymond, Windham)
• RSU 15/MSAD 15 (Gray, New Gloucester)
• Scarborough Public Schools
• South Portland Public Schools
• Westbrook Public Schools

Valley Unified Learning Transformed

This project will support three components for the Valley Unified Integrated, Consolidated 9-16 Educational Facility: the merger of software systems that feed into the common student information and payroll/accounting systems; a comprehensive enrollment study, educational visioning, concept approval, and site approval; and develop programming options that link regional workforce needs to the regional education goals.

Participants:

• Lead SAU - Madawaska Public Schools
• MSAD 27 (Ft. Kent, New Canada, Saint Francis, Saint John Plantation, Wallagrass)
• RSU 33/MSAD 33 (Frenchville, Saint Agatha)

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2017-18 - RFP # 201708145 - Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services

A total of 19 proposals were received by the Department, 11 projects were conditionally awarded, and contracts were negotiated and funded for nine projects in response to RFP #201708145 for the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services (FEDES) grant, which was made available to districts in the fall of 2017. You can find more information on those projects here.

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Facilitator Reimbursement

Requests for facilitators are closed at this time. A new request can be made when the next RFP is issued.

To request reimbursement for facilitator fees.

• Submit an invoice on district letterhead and supporting documentation to your regional contact via email

  • Invoice template (Excel)