Chiefs of Ontario research project to study INAC Funding Formula for FN schools
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Research Contract
AFFILIATION: Chiefs of Ontario Education Department
STATUS/ CONDITIONS: Contract for 5 weeks, ending March 31, 2005
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Subject to Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:
In the spring of 2004 a joint working group consisting of representatives of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) agreed to conduct a comparative study relating to the Band Operated Funding Formula (BOFF), which supports First Nations schools on reserve. Regional simulations were conducted to determine the amount of funding First Nations schools receive under the BOFF, and the amount of funding they might otherwise be eligible for under provincial funding formulas. The purpose of this research project is to conduct a critical assessment of the research methodology utilized to complete the comparative study for Ontario (hereinafter referred to as “the study”) and assess the validity of the conclusions of the study.
DELIVERABLES:
The successful contractor(s) shall be responsible for a final report, which includes the following elements:
- An assessment of the research methodology utilized in the study for the purposes of calculating the application of the band operated formula on a per capita basis.
- An assessment of the research methodology utilized in the study for the purposes of calculating the application of the Ontario education funding formula on a per capita basis.
- An assessment of the validity of the final conclusions in the study.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Recognized post-secondary credentials in Education Administration, Economics, or related field. Working experience with the Band Operated Funding Formula and/or Ontario education funding formula Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and synthesis. Working knowledge of computer software MS Word and PowerPoint. Excellent demonstrated written and analytical skills.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Monday February 21, 2005
PLEASE SUBMIT CURRICULUM VITAE, REFERENCES & WRITTEN WORK SAMPLE TO:
Karihwakeron Tim Thompson
Education Coordinator
Chiefs of Ontario
188 Mohawk Street
Brantford, Ontario
N3S 2X2
Telephone: 519 750-1016
Facsimile: 519 750-1316
e-mail: tim@coo.org