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ATTACHMENT 1 <br /> PIEDMONT WILDLIFE CENTER <br /> PURPOSE/MISSION: 0r Piedmont <br /> Inspiring people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world& Wildlife <br /> active engagement in conservation.We accomplish this mission through Center <br /> a community-oriented approach to nature education,leadership development and SAVING,SERVING&STUDYING WILDLIFE <br /> conservation science. <br /> PROGRAM: N-'4-, :If* " <br /> •Earth Keepers Afterschool Program at Carrboro Elementary School . ti <1 X ' 1: <br /> PROPOSED SERVICES: '. .r : ''��' �i it' <br /> Piedmont Wildlife Center staff will travel to Carrboro Elementary School once a week, , 1 <br /> two hours/day,for 20 weeks during the 2017-18 school year.We would hold two-hour , ' � '\ <br /> continuing education training for teachers so they can help facilitate activities,get more <br /> ;,t� <br /> teaching tools,and develop their own nature connection. ti.--ii, e <br /> Our program would positively engage all students enrolled in the Community School �; � 1 <br /> afterschool program.Because our program is outdoors and active,we help improve the R - M�1 4,health of those who participate.According to ProPublica.org,37%of students at Carrboro t. <br /> Elementary are eligible to receive free or discounted lunches.Our program would address A' w,�' <br /> the Human Service Needs priority goal#2:education,mentorship and afterschool <br /> programming for youth that may be facing a variety of challenges at no cost to families. - <br /> PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY2015-16 F17 FY2017-18 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> #teacher participating in training 10 N/A 4 <br /> %teachers incorporate their training and assist or lead activities 100% N/A 90% <br /> #students participated 162 N/A 195 <br /> students that are successful at the activities N/A N/A 30% <br /> students spent time outside since last meeting 50% N/A 55% <br /> AGENCY BUDGET FY201516 FY2016-17 FY201718 <br /> Actual Estimated Projected <br /> Total Budget $528,824 $628,619 $655,467 <br /> Agency Request-Orange County Contribution $2,000 $5,000 $10,000 <br /> County Manager Recommended $2,000 $3,500 $4,475 <br /> Application Ranking 71 90 76 <br /> 58 <br />