Organization Name: School Attendance Support, Inc.
Date Survey was Submitted: July 21, 2023 at 3:21 pm
Contact Name: Donna Rae Smith
Contact Phone: 4439567629
Contact Email: donnaraesmith@schoolattendancesupport.org
Were the funds spent with a year of grant receipt?  Yes
If no, please explain why not below:
How was the money used?
The money was used to help purchase the following items school year 2022-2023 –
Clothing:
Shoes 123
Socks 596
Underwear 700
Sweatpants 257
Hoodies 134
Shirts 210
Bras 10
Shorts 111
Belts 30
Jackets 36
Rain Ponchos 114
Rain Jackets 22
Rain Boots 28
Hygiene Products
Sanitary Pads 6103
Lice Kits 23
Toothpaste 242
Toothbrush 184
Body Wash 114
Deodorant 693
Shampoo 90
Conditioner 81
Bar soap 144
Wipes 3,757
Hair Brushes 134
Combs 111
Picks 102
Hair Ties 448
Lotion 44
Q Tips 6,000
Lip Balm 24
Tissues 3041
Box Tissues 46
Hand Sanitizer 177
Laundry Detergent 105
Bleach 2
School Supplies/Miscellaneous
Alarm Clocks 60
Batteries 72
Pad Pockets 1,059
Water Bottles 1,026
Reading Glasses 16
Snacks 3,048
Umbrellas 60
Brown Bags 270
Bike Locks 56
Backpacks 30
Notebooks 20
Paper 96 packs
Plastic Bags 280
Colored Pencils 330 boxes
Headphones 520
Composition Books 20
Graph Books 48
Pencils 726
School Supply Kits 5
Erasers 320
Geometry Kits 3
Pocket Folders 245
Dry Erase Folders 300
Mechanical Pencils 320
Highlighters 84
Sketch Pad 75
Sharpies 60
Pencil Sharpeners 33
Compasses 48
Construction Paper 100
Dry Erase Markers 24
Washable Markers 288
Calculators 32
USB Drives 40
Portable Chargers 4
Was there an unexpected benefit or a special outcome from this grant that you would like to share? Yes
If yes, please explain:
We had hoped tardiness, average daily attendance and chronic absenteeism to improve. These were some unexpected benefits shared by school staff:
“80% or more of our school population has benefited from SAS efforts.”
“80% or more of our school population appears more comfortable and more present for learning because of the items SAS provides.”
From a 7th grade student – “It’s nice to know that there are people out there that care.”
From a principal- “Students have commented that they feel it helps in the realm of self-esteem. When they have the necessities they need for school they are much more confident to participate in class.”
“Our behavioral referrals for the whole year are down.”
How many people were impacted by this grant?
Approximately 2,500 – girls and boys
Please indicate the number of women, children, and/or families residing in Sarasota and/or Manatee County who were directly impacted by this grant.
Question Added Post Survey
Do you have any suggestions to improve our grant process.
No
Did you find the grant process succinct and easy to submit? Yes
Comments:
This is what our school partners reported at the end of 2022-2023 academic year—
Improved Average Daily Attendance ranging from +.87 to 1.22%
Improved Students Chronically Absent ranging from -4.2% to -10.91%
We have just partnered with a 4th Manatee County School – Manatee Elementary. That makes 5 schools in all; 4 Manatee County, 1 Sarasota County
Would a representative from your organization be willing to speak to our group about the impact of your grant? Â Yes
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