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Meeting Date:
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9/10/2014 - 7:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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12.10 (Item #10) Approve grant submission to Dow Chemical to support Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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College and Career
Interventions Goal 1.6, 1.13-1.16 Interventions Goal 1.6, 1.13-1.16
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff requests authorization to submit a grant request to Dow Chemical for the 2014-15 school year. The Dow grant will provide funding to purchase supplies and materials to support implementation of the Project Lead the Way Launch program in two 5th grade classrooms and in the After School Program being piloted Spring 2015 at 2-3 elementary schools in Bay Point. PLTW Launch is a K-5 program engaging students to become problem solvers. PLTW Launch is a rigorous activity-, project-, and problem-based program in which students use structured approaches, such as the engineering design process and scientific method. Students employ skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity as they solve relevant, real-world problems. They apply STEM knowledge, skills, and habits of mind, learning that it is OK to take risks and make mistakes.
Currently PLTW curriculum is being implemented at two middle schools (Riverview and Foothill) and all high schools in the district. Implementation of PLTW Launch at Bay Point Elementary schools will create a continuum of STEM programming within the feeder pattern. LAUNCH provides teachers with curriculum and training to teach the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), inclusive of technology based manipulatives, lesson plans and linkage to business.
The school/district believes this grant is important because it will help to expose and expand opportunities for elementary students to STEM activities and broaden student experiences in these innovative and essential areas in the 21st Century. If funded, the grant will provide $5,000 for one year.
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Funding:
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Funding is provided by Dow Chemical.
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Fiscal Impact
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The grant is for $5,000 for one year. There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement.
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Recommendation:
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Approve grant submission to Dow Chemical to support Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Launch, and acceptance if awarded.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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Signed By:
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Julie Braun-Martin - Assistant Superintendent Elementary
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Signed By:
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Nance Juner - Director of Fiscal Services
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Signed By:
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Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Moved, Member seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve all Consent Agenda items.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Brian Lawrence | Yes | | Lynne Dennler | Yes | | Cheryl Hansen | Yes | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Barbara Oaks | Yes | |
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