Sunday, May 28, 2023
5/28/2023
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) proposes to receive funding from CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) to conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and School Health Profiles (Profiles) and to distribute results from the surveys. The goals of the Missouri program are to procure weighted results for both surveys and to provide results and reports to all interested stakeholders. DESE will enter into a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) – Division of Community and Public Health (HSS-DCPH) to assist in the implementation of the YRBS and development of result materials for the YRBS and the Profiles. Clear benchmarks will be included in the contractual language that aligns with the YRBS recommended timeline. The project director will be responsible for the development and execution of this contract. Monthly planning/status meetings will be held with the contractor from July through May. Biweekly status teleconferences will be held from September through May. DESE will provide an incentive for a building’s successful completion of the YRBS, not to exceed $1,000. This incentive will be paid to the participating Local Education Agencies (LEAs). The project director will also be responsible for posting electronic reports and webinars on the DESE website, notifying all known partners of the existence of the website and assisting in the fulfillment of data requests. The project director, Laura Beckmann, her administrative assistant, and an intern will coordinate the preparation and administration of the Profiles. DESE is requesting support through this funding opportunity for the hiring of an intern who will assist with clerical duties related to the Profiles, review incoming questionnaires for accuracy and follow-up as necessary, follow up with reminder cards to both principals and health teachers, and prepare additional questionnaires and mail out as needed. We anticipate that this position will not exceed 600 hours during the administration of the Profiles.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
