LEAs make application to participate on forms supplied by the Department. The LEA must include in the application:

1. (1) plans for establishing and involving local community schools advisory councils;
2. (2) policies for increased community involvement including volunteers in public schools and increased community use of public school facilities;
3. (3) procedures by which the needs of the community and the existing resources available to meet them are assessed;
4. (4) the goals and objectives of the proposed program;
5. (5) the methods and techniques of cooperation, coordination and collaboration with other agencies;
6. (6) the plan for evaluating the program;
7. (7) a budget which shows state and local funds to be expended; and

8. (8) a program description to include:

   1. (a) number of school sites to be used;
   2. (b) age groups to be served;
   3. (c) types of services to be offered; and
   4. (d) administrative organization for implementation of the program.

History Note: Authority G.S. 115C‑206;
Eff. July 1, 1986.