Proposal to Capital One/UNO Charter School Network For the

THE LIONMAN CLUB of America (TLC)

BackgroundBoth nationally and locally, violence and drug use (including the use of tobacco

and alcohol) are a continuing problem in elementary and middle schools. Several

highly publicized violent incidents and deadly shootings in New Orleans over the

past few years provide heightened awareness in the minds of the public but for a

short time before fading into memory. However, there are countless unpublicized

incidents and ongoing tensions in the schools that school faculty, staff and

security personnel must handle on a daily basis.

Often students do not know how to respond to intimidation, threats or incidents of

violence. Peer pressure and an environment of fear and worry make it difficult for

students to learn. When coupled with violence in their neighborhoods, and a

shortage of supervised, positive in school, after school and weekend activities,

youth can become unmotivated, thereby, reducing their expectations of their

ability and performance. Threats, intimidation and blatant disrespect of authority

figures create unhealthy school environments, which can lead to teacher and

administrator burnout. Because of this burnout, the New Orleans Public School

system has lost countless numbers of good teachers.

The use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol decreases a student’s ability to learn.

Such drug usage is often a magnet for violence in schools. It brings students into

contact with negative elements and frequently leads to other negative and risky

behaviors, such as crime, domestic violence and poor educational performance.

All of these factors will contribute to a lowered lifetime earning potential for most

students exposed to them.

Research shows that parental involvement in their children’s education and

schools tend to lead to better academic performance. Additionally, access to

positive role models and mentors on a regular, on-going basis has been shown

to increase a student’s commitment to academic achievement and lifetime goals.

These benefits occur most often if mentoring and parental involvement are begun

at an early age and continued over a long period of time.

LIONMAN Foundation, Inc. The LIONMAN Foundation was established in 2000 to serve the youth of New

Orleans and their families with programs and activities designed to teach and

encourage self-esteem and self-discipline. In addition, we also provide positive

role models, mentors, and experiences to the young participants in our programs.

The LIONMAN Foundation works towards a future where our children stand up

with pride and self-respect, value diversity, appreciate constructive

communication, and understand the importance of education. The LIONMAN

Foundation partners with existing organizations that share our commitment to

making a difference in the future of our children, and develops its own programs

in support of children.

The principles that guide The LIONMAN Foundation in the development and

implementation of all its activities are:

All persons are treated with respect at all times

Our success is measured by the success of our youth

All programs are operated in a manner to protect the health and

safety of the participants and staff

The Foundation and all partner programs operate at the highest

level of ethical standards

We are constantly seeking new programs and new approaches to

improve the future of our youth.

The LIONMAN Foundation is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization that has

been providing programs and services to youth in the N.O. community for twenty-

two years.

The LIONMAN CLUB of American (TLC)

Research shows that martial arts and structured, organized activities such as drill

team participation are an effective way for children and adolescents to gain

focus, enhance concentration, develop strategic skills and promote self-esteem

that will benefit them in their academic pursuits. Once acquired, these skills will

continue to benefit them through their lifetime.

Grand Master O’Neal and his staff will collaborate with UNO Charter Network

Principals and Coordinators to develop and utilize a common language and

response pattern to violence, aggression, intimidation and drug usage.

Teachers, administration, security personnel and parents will be encouraged to

be consistent in their language when addressing these issues with students.

TLC program will use materials prepared by The LIONMAN Foundation that

specifically promote diversity, enhance self-esteem and stress the importance of

education from a youth-friendly focus.

TLC program involves students, teachers, administrators, parents, community

volunteers, business owners, law enforcement, and governmental agencies all

working together to create safe and drug free schools so that our children can

learn in a healthy environment and build towards a strong future.

For the 20010-2011 school years, TLC hopes to grow and become a vital part of

the UNO Charter system family adding additional schools as the network

expands.

GoalsTLC is an evidenced-based school enrichment program that uses martial arts

and drill team training as the conduit to give students the power they need to

overcome life’s obstacles. The program goals are to develop

Our students’ spirit

Reinforce discipline

Encourage health and physical conditioning

Empower students with self-defense techniques

Promote the propagation of each student’s culture and heritage

Staffing TLC Team :

Joined together by a commitment to the future of our youth,

synchronized to maximize results and participant satisfaction, and

trained in mentoring youngsters and providing positive reinforcement.

Oversight

All program activities will be closely monitored by Grand Master O’Neal of the

LIONMAN Foundation and Ariel Encalade Mitchell, UNO Charter School After

School Coordinator.

Program Administrator

Master Eric O’Neal is the program administrator, directing the

implementation of the program in each school; providing the oversight and

supervision of staff.

Karate Instructors-Master Charles Henderson

Master Henderson will serve as the lead instructor. Karate instructors will

teach students the basics of karate-principles and discipline.

College Students as Trainers & Mentors

TLC hires selected college students from Xavier University, Dillard

University and Southern University of New Orleans to provide participants

in the program proper training and guidance in martial arts and drill team

instruction, as well as, to encourage these students to pursue their college

aspirations.

Graphic Design Facilitator- Aletha Braggs

TLC has an “in-house Graphic Artist who will serve as facilitator for

students who express interest in this field as it relates to contributing to the

development of LIONMAN materials. This program aspect will serve as a

career exploration and skills building strategy.

Program Evaluator-Jacqueline H. Smith

TLC Program Evaluator will conduct an outcome evaluation to look at the

impact, benefits and changes in the students- collecting baseline data at

beginning of program and evaluating changes at the end of the program

focusing on student academic performance, attitude, behavior and student

view of the future and interest.

Program DesignTLC program is designed to foster the future success of young people by helping

them to acquire the self-discipline and proper attitudes that support achievement

in school and in life. TLC program reinforces education as a critical foundation

for future success; self-discipline, self-esteem, and respect for others as the keys

to success in education.

Initial Assessment & Data CollectionStudents referred to TLC will have an initial assessment done by Program

Evaluator to determine current academic, attitudinal and behavior status,

successes, strengths, challenges, perceived failures, interests, desires and

needs. This assessment will involve face to face meetings individually and/or in

groups with students, collection of copies of pertinent data (report cards, etc.)

from students, parents, teachers and any other appropriate school personnel.

This will form baseline data for comparative analysis at the end of the program.

Results of student interests will provide basis for determining the area of focus

student will be guided to within the LIONMAN Club. TLC staff will collect ongoing

progress reports from students, parents and school personnel as a part of

program evaluation and program monitoring. A final program evaluation report

will be compiled and shared with UNO Charter School Network Administrator,

School Administrators, students and parents.

ScheduleLIONMAN Club will meet 1 hour/per week/school. The club will serve

(50) students at Nelson Elementary

(50) students at Gentilly Terrace

(25) students at Capdaux Middle

The program will begin immediately upon execution of the contract between UNO

Charter School Network and the LIONMAN Foundation, commencing on the

weekday and time selected by each School Administrator. The program will run

until the end of the school year (Nov 2008- May 2009). A summer program can

be developed if the Network so desires.

Program ComponentsDuring each 1-hour session with the students one of the following methods will

be used to achieve the goals stated above:

1. LIONMAN A-1 Drill Team The club will be trained to perform in many venues.

Prior clubs have performed on ESPN, Essence Festival and

children hospitals as well as many schools throughout New

Orleans

2. Creative Arts - Vision Community Performances

Promote student volunteerism – TLC students will also

develop have the option of contributing to the community by

participating in the many performance demonstrations that

will take place throughout the year. By performing at various

locations throughout the city, such as Children’s Hospital,

community centers, etc., participants will experience the joy

of uplifting and delighting others. Volunteer credit will be

awarded to students who participate in these performances.

Leadership Development through creatively addressing needs

within schools.

TLC participants must commit to at least four hours per

month community service. Students will be led through a

process of identification of schools needs and design of

community service projects that will contribute to addressing

the need (i.e. school beautification and environment). By

making a personal investment of their time, students develop

a sense of pride for their school and for themselves, knowing

that they have made a positive contribution.

3. KarateStudents will be trained in basic karate principles and techniques.

4. Speakers BureauTLC, in partnership with 100 Black Men and the College Student

Trainers/Mentors from Dillard, Xavier and SUNO, will give

motivational and inspirational presentations about college life, career

development and leadership training to student participants.

5. Parental InvolvementParental involvement in their children’s schools is crucial to the

success of the student, as well as, of the school. Therefore, parents

will be encouraged to participate in TLC program by volunteering at

activities and performances or providing other services.

All members of the TLC program will be identified with ID cards, and will be given

promotional items such as trading cards, posters and comic books as a way to

encourage consistent participation. In addition, members will be rewarded with

special discounts at various kid-friendly local businesses for participating in the

program. This reward system will provide the participants with a motivation to

remain committed to the program.

Expected Outcomes Significant decrease in the incidents of violence and related

disciplinary problems. The measurement will be logs of the number of

violent and related discipline events in the 2008-2009 school year prior

to enrollment in the LIONMAN Club as compared to after enrollment in

LIONMAN Club, as reported by administration and teachers

Improved classroom behavior as reported by teachers

Increased academic achievement, as reported by teachers,

administration and students

Increased parental involvement

Increased self-esteem and self-confidence

Increase planning for future academic and professional goals

BudgetThe LIONMAN Club is being offered to the UNO Charter Schools Network, this

first year, at a reduced cost of $46,875. This figure will cover operational cost of

staffing pattern listed above, program supplies and materials.

Fee structure formula125/week for 25 weeks @ rate of $15/per child/week. This

excludes the school closures based on (1) week for Thanksgiving and

(2) weeks for Christmas.

The LIONMAN Club will serve a total of 125 students between Nelson, Gentilly

Terrace and Capdaux Middle Schools.

(50) students at Nelson Elementary $18,750

(50) students at Gentilly Terrace $18,750

(25) students at Capdaux Middle $ 9,375

Attachments

1. Board of Directors

The Board of Directors for the LIONMAN Foundation is comprised of the following individuals:

GrandMaster Eric O’Neal, Sr., President of the LMF and BLKA Mr. Jose Conseco, attorney, entrepreneur Mr. Theodore Jackson, high school principal, retired Sensei Joe Savala , black belt and karate instructor Ms. Karen Dunn, marketing professional Ms. Harmona Epps, consultant and professional grant writer Mr. D'juan Hernandez, attorney, entrepreneur Ms. Lynn Lee, Entergy New Orleans

2. Copy of IRS tax exempt letter ,501(c)(3) status

3. W-9 Form

The LIONMAN Foundation

The LIONMAN Foundation would like to thank you for your continued efforts inSupporting our programs that enrich the lives of the students in our communities.Your organization has allowed our foundation the important undertaking and challenge of providing the needed guidance and mentorship attention in the school system that helps all students. Through the teaching of Martial Arts Principles and Drill Team moves, the students learn to be disciplined as well as they learn leadership skills. Your support has allowed the foundation to make life-changing experiences in the lives of many students.

This Agreement and each party's obligations shall be binding on the employees, representatives, assigns and successors of such party. Each signatory warrants that he/she is an authorized agent of his/her respective company/venture with appropriate authority to bind his/her respective company/venture to the extent and limitations of this Agreement, and that this Agreement is being signed on behalf of his/her respective company/venture.

_____________________________________________________(Signature)Grand Master Eric O’Neal, Sr., for and on behalf of LIONMAN Foundation Inc.

_____________________________________________________(Signature)Capital One/UNO Charter School Network