Facilitating Organization for Student Assistance Programs

2026-11-03

. The Contractor must serve as a facilitating organization for school - based programs that provide a research - informed framework for prevention , early intervention , referral and support for students , K - 12 , with needs that may prevent them from benefitting from their educational experience ( Student Assistance Programs ( SAPs ) in New Hampshire . The Contractor must : 1 . 1 . 1 . Distribute funding to and manage subawards for the implementation of SAP programming , statewide ; 1 . 1 . 2 . Provide back - office support services that ensure the effective and compliant operation of SAPs , including financial management , human resources administration , data management and reporting , policy and regulatory compliance , and communications ; 1 . 1 . 3 . Maintain processes for statewide coordination , technical assistance and program oversight to ensure SAP models are implemented as originally designed and intended , maintaining accuracy and consistency throughout the process (“ fidelity ”) and compliance with applicable standards ; 1 . 1 . 4 . Develop and deliver training , guidance and resources to SAP personnel and stakeholders to promote effective service delivery and program sustainability ; and 1 . 1 . 5 . Foster collaboration among schools and other partner entities to strengthen SAP services and outcomes . 1 . 2 . For the purposes of this Agreement , all references to days shall mean business days , excluding state and federal holidays . 1 . 3 . The Contractor must distribute funding annually at the beginning of each school year through grant agreements to middle schools , high schools , and other organizations , including community - based providers and partner agencies ( Applicants ), to implement SAPs . The Contractor must ensure funding is distributed in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and must provide all logistics for funding distribution including developing and maintaining : 1 . 3 . 1 . A grant application that requires , at a minimum : 1 . 3 . 1 . 1 . Name of applying school or organization and Regional Public Health Network region to be served ( list of towns by region ); 1 . 3 . 1 . 2 . School profile where SAP will be implemented , including name , location , type , grades served , total enrollment , average attendance , graduation , SAT score , and teacherto - student ratio . 1 . 3 . 1 . 3 . Demonstration of need for SAP services to help identify and support students facing barriers to learning due to issues including substance use , mental health challenges , trauma , or family instabilty . The Contractor must ensure demonstration for need is supported by relevant local data , which may include the following data sources : 1 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 1 . Youth Risk Behavior Survey . 1 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 2 . National Survey on Drug Use and Health . 1 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 3 . Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey . 1 . 3 . 1 . 3 . 4 . NH County Health Rankings . 1 . 3 . 1 . 4 . Goals of SAP implementation ; 1 . 3 . 1 . 5 . A detailed budget that clearly indicates the percent of cash or in - kind match that will be provided , including an explanation of what funding sources and resources make up any in - kind match , if applicable ; 1 . 3 . 1 . 6 . The Applicant ’ s proposed SAP staffing plan ; and 1 . 3 . 1 . 7 . A signed letter of commitment from the school district superintendent , including , at a minimum , commitment to : 1 . 3 . 1 . 7 . 1 . Supporting SAP implementation with fidelity , including an outline of the core components of the SAP ; 1 . 3 . 1 . 7 . 2 . Allowing for participation in the SAP Community of Practice and other professional development activities ; 1 . 3 . 1 . 7 . 3 . Designating direct - report staff members within the school district ; 1 . 3 . 1 . 7 . 4 . A communication plan to handle issues of concerns or grievances ;

New Hampshire

2026-04-28