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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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Business/Action Items
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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16.5 Request approval of the Independent Services Contract with Mt. Diablo Unified School District and New Tech Network, LLC.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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College and Career
California State Standards (CCSS) Goal 1.1-1.5, 1.17, 1.22-1.23
California State Standards (CCSS) Goal 1.1-1.5, 1.17, 1.22-1.23
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Proposal for Implementation of New Tech Network at Valley View Middle School
Valley View desires for every student to leave being fully prepared for the rigors of high school and beyond. The implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards require that teaching and learning be approached differently. Students are being asked to collaborate with peers, think critically, solve complex problems, and communicate (both orally and in written form) at high levels. Likewise, schools are being asked to prepare students for occupations that do not yet exist.
Our goal then, is to create an ideal promotion candidate that can confidently demonstrate 21st Century skills in a way that students have never been expected to. To accomplish this, Valley View has begun to shift to a project-based learning approach. The coaching and support of the New Tech Network will allow the Valley View staff and students access to the training and professional development required to successfully make such a shift.
The contract with New Tech Network will take place over three and half years. Valley View staff will attend several days of professional development at other New Tech Network schools to develop their skills in project development. Additionally, Valley View will be provided an onsite coach from New Tech Network to work directly with teachers in person on site as well as virtually through online sessions. Staff will be provided full access to Echo (a learning management system) and the resources and project libraries embedded within it.
Working with the coaches of New Tech Network, Valley View is proposing to begin a multi-year, school-wide conversion to project-based learning. Our desired end result is to create a culture and climate that supports the individual learning of all students and sees them be deeply engaged in learning through the use of relevant and rigorous instruction. Your support of this is vital to our success and ability to create a unique and innovative learning environment for the families of Valley View Middle School and the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
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Funding:
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289.0917.37.5800 = $100,000
289.0930.37.5800 = $ 50,000
000.0917.10.5800 = $ 3,901
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Fiscal Impact
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$153,901
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Recommendation:
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Approve the contract between New Tech Network, LLC and Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Bev Heppler - Administrative Assistant
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Signed By:
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Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
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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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Larry Schoenke - Legal Counsel
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Signed By:
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Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| New Motion | | Member Cheryl Hansen Moved, Member Lynne Dennler seconded to approve the New motion 'Approve the contract between New Tech Network, LLC and Mt. Diablo Unified School District.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Lynne Dennler | Yes | | Cheryl Hansen | Yes | | Brian Lawrence | Yes | | Barbara Oaks | Yes | |
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